Intensive Chinese Course
Are you excited to learn Chinese in China and searching for the perfect place? Look no further! Omeida Chinese Academy offers an intensive course package that will turn you into a fluent Chinese speaker in no time!
you want to
speak super Chinese
If you want to maximize your Chinese learning in China in the shortest time possible, our small group intensive Mandarin course is the ideal choice. This ambitious program offers 30 lessons per week, specifically designed to rapidly improve your speaking, reading, and listening skills. In addition to the lessons, you’ll have ample time to participate in to participate in language exchange sessions to practice what you’ve learned in class. The course also allows you to join cultural activities and weekend trips, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Let us help you achieve your language goals in an engaging and fun environment!
This course will give you
a head start!
If you want to quickly improve your Mandarin skills in a short period, our intensive Chinese course is for you. With comprehensive support and resources, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the Chinese Mandarin language and its structure, as well as the culture behind it.
With nearly five hours of classes each day, you’re bound to excel. Before you know it, Chinese words and Chinese phrases will be rolling off your tongue like a waterfall.
If you are looking for a less intensive course? Check out our Standard Chinese Course.
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 usually use different textbooks for the morning and afternoon sessions, with each book focusing on a different aspect of the subject. 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.
We have developed our own textbooks specializing in spoken and survival Chinese. Our materials are highlighted by their practical application, ensuring you can confidently converse in daily situations. To support structured learning, we incorporate a series of renowned textbooks. They are designed to improve your Chinese grammar, vocabulary, listening skills and reading skills significantly. We also have a collection of supplementary learning materials such as listening and reading materials. If you need extra practice materials, we are always here to help you!
We guarantee a study place for all students once they book, and there are always native Chinese speakers, student and/or staff to practice with. If there are no other students at your level, we will create a class for you with one on one teaching. If students at your level join later, they will be added to your class. Please note: If you prefer not to upgrade to private lessons, please inform us in advance.
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
Once a week, 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 and help yourself! By volunteering, you can provide a valuable service to the school and enjoy significant savings. Volunteers not only contribute to the community and showcase their talents and skills, but they also receive a discount on tuition costs. Additionally, volunteers are completely exempt from the standard housing costs, making this an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience and reduce your educational expenses.
