Learning Chinese means Staying Competitive! In just a few short years, workers fresh out of college will be hitting the work force with Chinese speaking skills. By learning Chinese now, you set yourself apart as a proactive person.

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Be part of the fastest growing economy in the world!

2006 – ‘07 Winter Break Trip To China: Chinese Language Program for UI Students

These days the Chinese business market is all over the news. Students like you, may be wondering “Should I be learning Chinese???” The answer is a resounding “Yes.” So here is a chance to come to China and learn Chinese Mandarin!

Learning Chinese now means Staying Competitive! In just a few short years, workers fresh out of college will be hitting the work force with Chinese speaking skills. By learning Chinese now, you set yourself apart as a proactive person.

So here is a chance to start working on your future while others enjoy their winter break. Come to China and learn Chinese Mandarin while familiarizing yourself with the Chinese Business market and understand the Chinese culture.

This program is especially designed for you---the serious professional. We have put together a lesson suited for the minimal time you’ll be spending here in China that is both useful and efficient. Imagine, in just a short time, you will be able to speak a foreign language on a basic level! This is because, we focus on communication. We believe this will enable you to understand more about the Chinese culture and its people because you’ll be able to talk about them. We ourselves were Chinese learning students; we know what works and what doesn’t. We have come up with new innovative ways to learn the language through the use of some simple but effective technological tools to help you learn quickly.

We are here to bridge the gap and help you gain the edge to put yourself in the lead.

This is your chance to build East-West bridges in China and be part of the fastest growing economy in the world!

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Both Winter Chinese Programs Include:

• 4 hrs a day of Intensive Chinese Lessons
• Personal tutor four hours of personal, one-on-one tutoring per week
• Language exchange partner matching students with the language exchange partner if they desire
• Lectures and Seminars on China Business: Examples: Living and working in China, Media coverage and advertising in China, Global connections, Chinese government position
• Tour Excursions to places like The Tian An Men Square, The Great Wall of China, Forbidden City   and etc.
• Accommodation; clean, hotel-dormitory type, with private washroom and heating (double occupancy).
• Airport Pickup / Drop-off
• Welcome / Farewell Dinner
• Orientation and Area Tours
• Chinese Learning Materials including books, handouts, software licenses and content for training programs
• Assistance opening bank account, getting a mobile phone, emergency assistance, accompaniment to doctors when sick etc.
• Chinese Program Certificate from and certified by The University of International Relations, an established and accredited University in Beijing, China

Included

These costs include tuition, materials, certificate, accommodation, some meals, lectures and seminars, Chinese learning software for continued study after the program completion and tours to nine of the most famous tour sites in and around Beijing (for 3 week program all nine) (Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace the Great Wall etc.)

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BUSINESS SPECIFIC CONTENT

Events/speakers that are tentatively planned:

• Living and working in China
• Media coverage and advertising in China
• Cross-Cultural communication,
• Global academic connections, Chinese government position
• Chinese business etiquette
• American multinational in China: personal experience
• CLIB: Chinese etiquette and culture
• CLIB: Tours, trips
• CLIB: Class differences walk about

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PACKAGE OPTIONS

Package A/

Dec. 28,’06 – Jan. 10, ’07 (14 days)

- Chinese language classes

- Lectures

- Tour Excursions

• CBD (Beijing Central Business District)

• San Li Tun (Famous Bar-Street and Night-Life Center)

• Tiananmen Square

• BeiHai Park

• Forbidden City

• Hu Tong (famous traditional Chinese building structures)

Package B/ Includes All of the Above + Additional Week Study + The Following Additional Features

Dec. 28,’06 – Jan. 16,’07  (20 days) 

- Chinese language classes + additional resource training

- Extended Lecture Series

- Additional Tour Excursions

• Lama Temple

• Summer Palace

• Great Wall

Trip costs:

Two-week session: $1600

Three-week session: $1900

Deposit:

$200 by the deadline listed below

Deadlines:

• 14 Dec, Deposit due

• 21 December, Balance of the payment due.

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