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Daily communication course

iMandarin Language Training Institute

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Course description

This course can be finished in 60 lessons, focus on the zero level beginners. It covers almost 700 new words, 100grammar points and sentence patterns. Conversations are listed from greeting, self-introduction, shopping, order food in the restaurant to looking for an apartment, asking directions, and other important basic Chinese language knowledge related to your daily life which enables you to master the ability and skill of daily communication.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-10 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
6 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Evening session
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Shanghai.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 2 students

Student age

Age range 7 - 80 years old
Average 26 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

iMandarin Shanghai is the first and biggest campus of iMandarin schools. The school offers a wide variety of courses and services that cater to each student's professional and personal needs. Next, to the well-known Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel, iMandarin Shanghai is located on Nanjing West Road, the most vibrant commercial district in Shanghai, with convenient transportation and numerous world-class restaurants and shopping malls, close by. iMandarin Shanghai also combines an atmosphere of rich Chinese culture and international sensibilities.

Year opened
2003
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Chinese Mandarin speakers
All
Teachers with Chinese Mandarin teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at iMandarin Language Training Institute varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 26.

iMandarin Language Training Institute in Shanghai Centre teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
25%
France
15%
Germany
10%
Italy
10%
Japan
10%
Brazil
5%
Denmark
5%
Norway
5%
Other
15%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Next, to the well-known Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel, iMandarin Shanghai Centre Headquarters is located on Nanjing West Road, the most vibrant commercial district in Shanghai, with convenient transportation and numerous world-class restaurants and shopping malls, close by. Shanghai Centre campus also combines an atmosphere of rich Chinese culture and international sensibilities. It is ideally placed not only for learning but for business and socializing.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Shanghai Pudong International Airport is ¥ 400. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Shanghai based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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