One month In-class Program
Chinese summer classes in Shanghai! Study from only 50rmb an hour!
Immerse yourself in Chinese: it's the only way to fully understand the language!
Orientnow! Founders have studied Chinese and know the only way to study is to be truly immersed in Chinese culture. Our summer and intensive monthly courses aim at immersing all learners of Chinese in a fun yet intensive manner.
You won't pick up Chinese learning from a book, but you will from our extra curricular activities, such as market shopping, ordering food, culture day trips, bike riding around ‘Old Shanghai' and more.
Course summary
OrientNow runs language courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. We also hold courses for Kungfu training in our Shanghai centre.
We hold courses all year round for one month and two month durations.
What to expect each course
Check out our comparison guide below to see what level you fit in.
| Learner level | module topics |
| Beginner | Pinyin: Chinese phonetics Chinese Characters: radicals and script Basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills daily conversations Social situations: numbers, money, time, weather greating: how are you? Locations, plans and future |
| Intermediate | Increasing vocab library. Opinions and discussions: who, what, when, where, why Authentic reading and movie watching ability Culture understanding, cultural differences final written and oral presentation |
| Wider Chinese study, preparing for HSK3 and up, business Chinese, world issues |
Course times for 2010
These course times are confirmed, but if you want to study at another time let us know and we will make it happen!
Please note: Tuition needs to be paid at least 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course for your position to be guaranteed. Why? All class sizes are small (no more than 7 students), so we run on a first come, first serve basis.
| course dates | location | special notes |
| 2010 | ||
| Language courses | ||
| June 1st-June 30th | Shanghai | Classes 10-3 monday to friday, 80hr total in class time |
| July 1st-July 29th | Shanghai | Classes 10-3 monday to friday, 80hr total in class time |
| Martial arts | ||
| July 1-July 29 | Shanghai | 50hrs in Class training, 3 day Temple tour |
| All year | ||
| First Monday of every month | Shanghai | Dates TBA |
What's included:
Your tuition covers:
- Books and CDs/podcasts
- Shanghai guides and maps
- Shanghai history map
- Personal culture councilor: helping you get adjusted to life in China
- Visa support and job support (but we don't provide your visa)
- Airport pick up
- 24/7 support
Costs
Our one month courses cost $899 USD.
Course essentials
You need a place to stay while you are in Shanghai, as well as get all your visa stuff organized. And you need your food and beer budget, so download our Essentials: Before you head off check list', with all the info you need for accommodation, money and more while completing your course!
