Intensive Chinese Course
Do you want to learn Chinese in China and you are looking for the perfect place? Look no further! Omeida Chinese Academy offers you an intensive course package, that will turn you into a pro in no time!
So you say you want to
speak Chinese
Are you a business manager or an entrepreneur that has an interest in International trade and you have discovered an opportunity? You have the mind of a hard worker, you can see your success on the horizon. There is just one piece missing, you need to speak Mandarin, right?
Or maybe you are an Expat in China and you have some time on your hands. You want to cram as much Chinese into four weeks as you can? You are at the right place!
This course will give you
a head start!
If you are interested in increasing your level of Mandarin quickly in a short period of time then this intensive Chinese course is for you. You are given the support and resources to open your mind to understanding how the Mandarin language was constructed.
You are bound to excel with nearly five hours of class each day! Before you know it Mandarin will be rolling off your tongue like a waterfall!
COURSE OVERVIEW
Intensive Chinese
30 lessons / week
At Omeida we provide you with an intensive Chinese study course. We teach you the four fundamental aspects of listening, speaking, reading and writing of pinyin and Simplified Chinese characters while helping you focus more on practicing conversations. These skills are integrated and taught simultaneously.
As a student, you will have six, 45-minute long Chinese language lessons per day. That is a total of 30 lessons a week.
The day is divided into 3 classes in the morning from 9:25-12 noon and the other from 2-4:35 pm.The curriculum is a set program covering the basics of the Mandarin language.
Your course can begin on any Monday, at any time of the year.
We offer small classes of 2-4 students. Maximum six students in peak seasons.
This adds value to your time and will ensure you get the quality attention you need! You will have an interactive and engaging learning environment, designed to maximize your speaking opportunities.
We only allow fully qualified teachers with degrees in teaching Chinese as a foreign language to guide you. All our teachers have prior experience in teaching in order to help you learn Chinese in China. The key difference between us and other schools is that we guarantee that a professional teacher will teach you and not just a native speaker. Our staff are professionally trained in how to break-down the Intensive Chinese Course into easy-to-remember segments, therefore, the course will suit all skill levels, ages, and learning types. We do this to ensure you make rapid improvement and enjoy your classes at Omeida!
A bonus in the intensive course. We give you extra insight and perspective and help you learn faster, you will usually have two teachers, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
Our highly qualified teachers incorporate Western teaching methods. They use resources including textbooks, videos, audio recordings and games to make sure you enjoy learning Mandarin. This differs from other colleges where you may have to deal with large classes and course content which focuses on memorization and repetition. In the Intensive Course you will use different textbooks, one in the morning class and another in the afternoon focusing on different aspects. We ensure that you will learn quickly, so you can enjoy the difference at Omeida!
We will place you in a class with other students at a similar level anywhere from beginner to proficient.
A placement test is given before starting your course in order to make sure you are placed at the correct level.
We will arrange a placement test a week before your scheduled arrival. This will be at a time of your convenience and usually through Skype.
Throughout your course, your teacher will make weekly evaluations on your progress and may periodically move you up to a new level.
There are no requirements needed, although if you are under the age of 12, you will need a guardian to accompany you.
You can calculate your course fee here.
(+200USD application fee)
We recommend a minimum of four weeks, however if limited on time, we can be flexible.
Look at all the benefits you get when you enroll for the
all inclusive Intensive Chinese course!
Accommodation
Shared Twins Bedroom with a native Chinese roommate, so you can practice as much as possible out of class & make friends easily. 2-5 minutes walk from school.
ROOMS INCLUDE:
- bedding/blankets
- 24hr hot water
- air-conditioning/heating
- internet access
- free use of washing machine
Alternatively a private room is available for
100-250RMB extra per week
Meals
At Omeida we have a canteen where all the students enjoy a meal together. You will be invited to this as it is traditional for everyone to sit together at meal times.
We serve authentic Chinese meals from Monday to Friday, including vegetables, meat, rice and soup. Lunch is at 12pm and dinner is at 6pm. Alternatively, there are also many Western restaurants to choose from nearby in Yangshuo!
Textbooks
We will provide you with any tool necessary to achieve your study goals. This includes textbooks and learning materials.
The textbooks we provide you contain all the content we cover in class. You can keep the books afterwards so you can revise what you have learned.
This ensures you can gain confidence as well as peace of mind.
Language Partner
We offer you the amazing language partner service so you can practice your Mandarin after class (5:00-6:00 pm on weeknights). We offer this service at no extra cost to you, totally for free!
Language partner is usually arranged on the first Monday or Tuesday after arrival. Your language partner can show you around town to places such as the supermarket and West Street so that you know where to buy all the necessities. SIM card, dumplings, toilet paper etc.
A great way to immerse yourself in the culture right away!
Cultural Immersion
Twice a month, on Wednesday nights we have a very exciting Cultural Class, hosted by a different guest speaker every time. You will have the chance to learn about Chinese traditions or try some incredible food variations, calligraphy painting, traditional Chinese musical instruments, Tai Chi.
On Thursday evenings we have a social night where we connect with the students at the English school and take part in events like BBQ, cocktails nights, competitions, and games.
On Saturdays, we arrange fantastic outdoor trips to places like the tea plantations, sunrise viewpoints or rice fields!
What does a typical day at
Omeida Chinese Academy looks like?
Questions?
If you have any questions be sure to check out our
FAQ page or feel free to send us your question.
AN OPPORTUNITY
TO VOLUNTEER!
Help others, help yourself! We require that the volunteers provide some sort of regular service for the school. This is an opportunity to serve the community or showcase some of your talents and skills. The volunteer option provides students with the same all-inclusive package, except volunteers receive a discount on tuition costs and are completely exempt from the standard housing costs.
