With a history of 3,000 years, Beijing is extremely rich in historical sites and cultural relics. All students will be given a placement test to determine ability and proper placement. 20 hours of class per week. Additional information is provided upon registration. Course includes study of Chinese pinyin, basic sentence patterns, Chinese characters, and basic grammar.
Course includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Focuses on Chinese pinyin, daily conversation, improving listening skills, reading skills, and writing exercises. Build vocabulary, continue to study sentence patterns and grammar, intensify reading exercises, and discriminate the meaning and usage of words. Extensive drills are also used. Activities BLCU staff assist students in arranging travel plans for other parts of China, such as nearby cities of Datong, Chengde, Tianjin and Beidaihe. Local tours of sights in Beijing are conducted, such as visiting the Great Wall and the once Forbidden City.