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Description:

Several programs are available in 2008 including: 1) Chinese Language & Culture Immersion;  2) Advanced Chinese, 3) Youth Volunteer Teaching in Beijing; 4) Olympic Special. 

Chinese Language & Culture Immersion

Our unique program provides worldwide students aged 8 to 18 to learn Chinese language in China, experience the rich culture and explore the country. Intensive Mandarin courses combined with colorful activities, eye-opening traveling, full accommodation with meals and air transfer inside of China offers participants a summer full with fun, excitement and learning. The key program components include:

• Special-designed intensive language study 25 hours a week at ALL levels;
• Well-crafted extensive travel in and out of the base city-Beijing, and to the major tourist spots in China-Xian, Shanghai, Inner Mongolia, Kunming etc;
• One-on-one conversation practice with local students;
• A wide range of culture related classes, such as Chinese geography & history, martial arts, calligraphy, brush painting, Chinese knotting, kite making, Peking opera face painting, Chinese chess, Chinese music & arts appreciation workshops, Chinese music instruments, and visit to Chinese families.
• The program accommodates parents and sponsors teachers.

Advanced Chinese

• Intensive mandarin classes are offered 25 hours a week only at intermediate to advanced levels
• Minimum of 7 hours per day spent with a Chinese buddy
• In-depth workshops in the topics covering from Chinese economy, Internet, education and film industry
• In-depth visits to museums, and hiking to the undeveloped portion of the Great Wall
• A culture-enhancing trip to the spectacular Three Gorges on a Victorian Cruises Ship down the Yangtze River

Youth Volunteer Teaching in Beijing

It is a unique program customized for U.S. and Canadian high school students seeking to fulfill the "community service / volunteer hours" portion of their graduation requirements while expanding their global awareness. Student will earn up to a total of 50 service hours credits at the conclusion of the program. Not only this, they will also learn Chinese and tour the country.

Olympic Special (Only available in 2008)

Once-in-a-lifetime experience! Gain first-hand experience of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Game! Share the excitement it offers with Sino Language Gateway! 3 major components offer participant a rewarding and exciting summer.

Part 1: Watch Olympic Games.
Part 2: Learn Chinese with personal instructor at the time of your choice.
Part 3: Visit the historical and cultural sites of Beijing, and toward the end of the program, take a culture-enhancing trip to the spectacular Three Gorges on a Victorian Cruises Ship down the Yangtze River

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