Intensive Business Mandarin Immersion Semester Course. Business mandarin course in Shanghai. Study business mandarin China. Business mandarin China

Mission
This Program is designed to improve students' language skills within a short period of time and help them be adept in using Chinese in business activities. It's more suitable for the students who hope to do business in China or with China as early as possible and have a strong desire of mastering Chinese language soon.

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Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Program consists of two parts: University Class Training and the Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction. The University Class Training integrates all different skills of the language: phonetics, speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction is held every two weeks exclusively to Allied Gateway participants. Instructions occur in real life settings with one subject in each section. Subjects include eating, transportation, theatre, shopping, job hunting, seeing a doctor etc.

The program allows you to immerse yourself in real life experiences that require you to utilize and develop your Mandarin communication skills through authentic daily practice and activities.

• Total immersion in Chinese environment
• Comprehensive language training in Shanghai International Studies University
• Chinese class at all level: beginner to advanced level
• Free Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction

This Program focuses on training students to have the knowledge of business and the skills of using business language. After completion, students can be competent for the jobs of business and trade. It mainly aims at:
1) helping students master the capabilities of speaking and communicating in Chinese;
2) helping students have a good basis on doing business with Chinese by learning and training of the vocabulary, drills, specialized knowledge of business Chinese;
3) helping students realize the economic life and business practice in China by learning in class and practice in society, improving their capabilities of understanding business articles by training students' reading skills, and training their capabilities of applying business Chinese by simulative practice in a business context.

Curriculum
Classes are divided into 3 basic levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment at the university.

Curriculum are designed to meet the needs of each proficiency level and the program length to ensure you progress rapidly and able to communicate in Chinese in a more effective and efficient manner.

Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out now and then to test the progress. In the middle of the program, a middle exam will be conducted and a final one at the end of the Program. Participants will receive official diplomas and certificates including transcripts.

Accommodation
Allied Gateway offers a variety of accommodation options to program participants. All accommodations are selected carefully for security, convenience and comfort. Program Fee varies depending on the accommodation selected. Accommodation options include:
Dorm I
Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has an air-conditioner, a private bath, a telephone, bed, desk, chairs and a TV set.
Dorm II
Equipped with central air-conditioning. Inside there is a cafeteria, a grocery, a beauty parlor and an ATM. Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has a private bath, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. There’s a communal use kitchen each floor, with a washing machine, a fridge and a microwave oven. 24 hours hot water available.
Homestay
Live with a local family. You will have your own room, with closet, bed, airconditioner and desk. Public shared facilities include kitchen, sitting room and bathroom. Breakfast & dinner is included.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides free airport arrival-pick-up service for program participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date / airport name 2 weeks before your program starts. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

What Is Included

• Tuition
• Textbooks
• Certificate and transcripts
• Accommodation
• Allied Gateway Real Life Chinese Instruction
• Airport arrival-pick-up
• Orientation package
  • Map of Shanghai and China
  • Small Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionary
  • Mobile card & pre-paid card (optional)
  • Map of campus and the surrounding area
  • Shanghai metro map
  • English/Chinese menu
  • 24-hour/7-day Allied Gateway emergency contact card
  • Mailing address in both English & Chinese
  • Survival Chinese booklet
• Orientation on campus and the surrounding area
• Bank account setting-up
• Mobile purchasing
• Visa obtaining support
• Money exchange assistance
• Assistance with travel arrangements
• 24-hours/7-days emergency support
• On-site on going assistance from Allied Gateway

How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below
1. Above 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health