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Immersion Group Course 20 Classes Per Week

Hanbridge Mandarin School
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Course description

The Immersion course aims to improve learners’ Chinese level in a short period of time, helping those people overseas who want to further their studies in Chinese universities or colleges or improve chances to develop their careers in China.
After finishing this course, you can use mandarin to have daily conversations, and express your ideas in phrases and sentences. In addition, you have an ability to read short passages and the newspaper. Our students are satisfied with getting mandarin skills in a limited time.
Our unique teaching approach, ongoing teacher training and course tracking system mean that we can provide students with the ultimate Mandarin learning experience.
Our teachers are all native Mandarin speakers. They all hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in language instruction. All have completed the Hanbridge instructor training program.
Class Types:
Immersion 20 Course
Four group lessons a day from 9:00 to 12:30AM Monday to Friday. Focuses on the practical language skills of speaking, listening and reading phonetics with special emphasis on conversation. The Hanbridge Mandarin’s "Star" Course will lead you to achieve rapid progress in your Chinese.
Immersion 30 Course
Hanbridge Mandarin’s “Innovative” Course includes six group lessons a day from 9:00-12:30AM and 13:30-15:10PM, Monday to Friday, focusing on improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, the four fundamental parts needed to build a strong foundation for mandarin language acquisition.
Immersion 40 Course
Hanbridge Mandarin’s “centralized” Course includes six group lessons a day from 9:00-12:30AM and 13:30-18:00PM, Monday to Friday, focusing on improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, the four fundamental parts needed to build a strong foundation for mandarin language acquisition.
Course Advantages
The contents are focused on listening, speaking, reading and writing. The teaching methods will include pictures, culture exchanges and role-play exercises which in daily life.
A study evaluation report will be offered after each 20 lessons or every 2 months.
Culture activities are offered during the course periods according to the calendar of each month.
Please contact us if you have any interest or questions.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Activity
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
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 Shenzhen.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 6 - 70 years old
Average 35 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Hanbridge was founded in Shenzhen in 2006 and has quickly grown into a premier language education provider. We put our clients first and tailor our teaching to ensure expats get what they need to succeed in business dealings, thrive socially and enjoy China. Now in our 10th year, our record speaks for itself. More than 80% of our current business contracts renewals or referrals from satisfied clients. Our physical presence has also expanded with campuses in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Zhuhai, and Chengdu.
For more than 10 years, we’ve been providing top quality Chinese language instruction for expatriates, with more than 20,000 graduates in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Chengdu. Over the past three years, we’ve developed an online learning platform that gives students access to the Hanbridge Mandarin learning experience anywhere in the world.
Our unique teaching approach, ongoing teacher training, and course tracking system mean that we can provide students with the ultimate Mandarin learning experience.
Our teachers are all native Mandarin speakers. They all hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in language instruction. All have completed the Hanbridge instructor training program.
Over the past decade, we’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. Our teaching materials reflect our experience and our dedication to providing the best Mandarin training anywhere. We will customize a curriculum plan based on your requirements and conditions to ensure yours learn Mandarin effectively.
The Hanbridge Virtual Classroom supports all Windows, Mac, iOS and Android formats. Schedule and change classes to suit your schedule.
Hanbridge believes that to study Chinese properly, it is important to understand more than just words and sounds. We regularly host cultural Chinese cultural activities to give our students opportunities to gain a more holistic appreciation for Chinese culture and language.
We’ve created an interactive environment where you can master skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin with experienced and professional Chinese language teachers. Learning Mandarin is an investment in your future – let Hanbridge Mandarin School be your guide to a fluent future!

Year opened
2006
Number of classrooms
12

Facilities

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

Teacher qualifications

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

University partners

HM has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in China. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Shenzhen University
Sichuan Institute of Technology
Sichuan University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Hanbridge Mandarin School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 20.

HM teaches students from all over the world, including:

American Samoa
22%
France
20%
Germany
15%
Canada
12%
Australia
11%
Italy
6%
Japan
6%
New Zealand
6%
South Korea
2%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Address: 3F, Strength Science and Techonology Mansion, Gaoxin South 1st Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
地址：中国深圳市南山区高新南一道思创大厦三楼
Near Metro: Shenzhen University Metro Station A2 exit
附近地铁站：深大站A2出口
Near Bus Station: Science and Technology Park bus station, High Technology Center bus station
附近公交站：科技园站，高科技中心站

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"I learned much more than I thought I would"

Faisal Amin, student from UK

I really enjoyed my time with Hanbridge Mandarin School. Everyone was very friendly and excited to have me there. The location was excellent, as it was near my apartment, a food court as well as a well-known shopping area. The teachers were very supportive and also very flexible, so we were able to change classes and learning content around in a way that would benefit me more. The facilities were what you would expect and need in a school, so I had no problems with that. The housing was also great, as a I had an apartment for myself that was situated very close to the school. In hindsight, I wish I could have stayed for a longer time.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
17 Dec 2018 - 4 Jan 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Fantastic Chinese learning trip in Hanbridge Mandarin School"

Jean Baptiste DOUCET,

I enjoyed my Chinese class with Shiny so far, she´s dynamic, funny, and enthusiastic, well nothing to worry about, I have the feeling my Chinese level is becoming better, I feel more confident when I am speaking in Chinese.
There is, until now nothing to be changed.

Shiny creates a nice and really dynamic atmosphere to learn Chinese, she knows how to put smoothly some pressure, so that the Chinese class is not getting boring.

As far as I am concerned, I am getting more confident to speak Chinese with Chinese people, my pronunciation seems to be good, since people understand what I am saying. My vocabulary is not so polished, but enough for me to feel at ease in China, and this is a great feeling, which gives more motivation to learn more Chinese.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
6 Apr 2016 - 20 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
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"I’m really impressed by the fantastic, professional and dedicated teaching staff at Hanbridge Mandarin."

Seffi Golan

I studied daily Chinese course in campus, the location is in Shenzhen Nanshan district, it's a vibrant city. I chose Hanbridge because they provide professional level language training in a warm and welcoming environment that makes learning easy. My excellent teachers were patient, kind and skilled. This school began to feel like home and I highly recommend you become part of the Hanbridge language learning family.

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
1 Mar 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

HM offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 395
weekly
Age range: 8 - 18 years old
Location: In the city center of Shenzhen
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 395
Air Conditioning, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Hob/Oven and Extractor , Internet access, Kitchen, Public transport near, Radio, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Towels, TV, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
If you arrange a homestay through Hanbridge Mandarin, you’re guaranteed to have the experience you’re looking for. Not only will you be learning Mandarin at our school with the most effective system and most wonderful teachers you can find in China, when you get home you’ll have even more opportunity to practice your Chinese! We’ll try our hardest to find the perfect fit for you and, if you’re unsatisfied with the result, we’ll do everything we can to make sure your stay meets your expectations. In addition, you’ll have breakfast and dinner with your family every day, included in the cost of the homestay.
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 593
weekly
Age range: 18 - 50 years old
Address: Gaoxin South 1st Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518053, China
Location: In the city center of Shenzhen
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and other
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 593
24-Hour Front Desk, Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bed linen, Cable TV, Car parking, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Deposit requiered upon arrival, DVD Player, Elevator, Furnished to the highest standards, Gym, Hairdryer, Hob/Oven and Extractor , Internet access, Iron , Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Laundry, LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV, Maid service weekly, Microwave, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Satellite TV, Seating Area, Towels, TV, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
This single room in a shared apartment is a great affordable choice for language learners! At home you can relax in a clean and calming environment. The neutral tones and comfortable furnishings, will entice you to put your feet up and take it all in after a fun-filled day spent exploring the city and learning Mandarin! This Western-style apartment has everything you could need to compliment your stay; a work desk to review your new Chinese, a TV to relax with and a kitchenette to make your favourite foods from home. Find your home from home in this Shenzhen-based apartment!
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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.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Shenzhen 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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