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i30- Group Class, 30 Lessons Per Week

iMandarin Language Training Institute
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“Our Chinese Classroom” Beginner One
It needs 80 lessons to complete, mainly target to zero level beginners. It starts with
pinyin(Chinese phonetics), including the tones and the spelling . These lessons cover
almost 500 new words, 60 grammar points and sentence patterns. Conversations
include Greeting, Self-introduction( nationality, age, hobby), Order dishes in the
restaurant, Make an appointment, Ask directions, Take a taxi, Make a phone call,
communicate with colleague and other important basic Chinese language knowledge
related to your daily life which enables you to master the rules of pinyin spelling and
some basic words for simple communication.

“Our Chinese Classroom” Beginner Two Three
It needs 160 lessons to complete, mainly target to zero level beginners. It starts with
pinyin(Chinese phonetics), including the tones and the spelling . These lessons cover
almost 1000 new words, 120 grammar points and sentence patterns. Conversations
include Greeting, Self-introduction( nationality, age, hobby), Order dishes in the
restaurant, Make an appointment, Ask directions, Take a taxi, Make a phone call,
communicate with workmates and other important basic Chinese language knowledge
related to your daily life which enables you to master the rules of pinyin spelling and
some basic words for simple communication.
300 vocabularies 50 Grammar points and sentence structure Chinese idioms
General communication for talking about one’s experience, making travel
arrangements, visiting friends and discussing the work Writing in Chinese.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:10 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
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 3 students
Maximum 5 students

Student age

Age range 7 - 99 years old
Average 28 years old
(12 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Established in 2003, iMandarin is well known in the Chinese education community for its professionalism, efficiency and excellent service. In the past 9 years, more than 20,000 students from all over the world have registered for language courses with, enjoyed interacting with our friendly, highly qualified staff, and utilized the knowledge they have acquired in practical, real-world applications.

In 2007 we were endorsed by Lonely Planet as "your first stop in quality Chinese training". By June of 2008 iMandarin was named among the Top 10 Special Chinese Language Training Schools and also among the Top 10 Best Chinese Language Training Schools by the organization Here's China.

iMandarin is certified by the Education Bureau of the People's Republic of China. As an officially licensed professional language training school, we provide a wide range of Mandarin training programs which cater to the needs of our students. Whatever your objectives may be- private tutoring, corporate training, cultural acclimation, providing your children with an opportunity for a head start, or even just fine-tuning your accent- our customized training system ensures that you can learn Chinese in a timely fashion. Quality service is our foremost concern.

We encourage you to let iMandarin be the bridge between you and China!

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 28. In the summer, the average age is 12.

iMandarin teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
25%
France
15%
Germany
10%
Italy
10%
Japan
10%
Brazil
5%
Denmark
5%
Russia
3%
Other
17%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The iMandarin Shanghai campus was opened in 2003. We have 6 campuses in Shanghai.

1, Hongqiao campus, it is in Changning district, which is close to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station and Hongqiao Airport.

2, Xintiandi campus, it is in Luwan district, which is close to French Concession and the Bund.

3, Shanghai center campus, it is in Jinan district, which is close to the shanghai railway station. And it is one of the most prosperous places in Shanghai.

4, Xujiahui campus, it is in Xuhui district, which is the downtown district.

5, Jinqiao campus, it is in Pudong New District, which is a place with many foreign communities.

6, Lujiazui campus, it is in Pudong New District, which is the downtown area of Pudong.

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"Professional teachers helped my speaking ability become more fluid."

Robyn Buntin, student from USA

The teachers at the school in Beijing were excellent and I consider them friends. The organizing staff in Massachusetts bungle the schedule, miscommunicate and did not deserve their portion of the tuition.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
28 Jun 2010 - 9 Jul 2010
Would you recommend this school?
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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.

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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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