SZANGHAJ wiek: 18+ akademik/hotele

Centrum Językowe BLS
Shanghai was the first Chinese port open to Europeans who spread their concessions behind the Bund - former embankment. At the beginning of the 20th century, the town became synonymous with gambling, opium, swindling & pimping… The advent of Mao calmed down the fever and Shanghai slept until the late 80s when it slowly started reawakening.

Today Shanghai offers amazing contrasts between traditional and futuristic China. The once small fishing port is now a world famous international port, the biggest city in China and the 6th biggest City in the world in terms of population density. Shanghai is also the birthplace of China's tourist industry.

BLS China offers you a tremendous opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese in total immersion in the fascinating city of Shanghai.

Our School
Located downtown, in the former French Quarters behind the Bund, our school is based in a very nice newly-built group of houses, overlooking a central Chinese style garden square in a peaceful residential area. The complex is particularly well placed and makes an excellent setting for the school.

Within a couple of minutes walk away, you'll find restaurants, cafes, embassies, nice hotels and busy streets... The French atmosphere still flows in the air… Your accommodation is also nearby, only a couple of minutes away on foot or by taxi for the less energetic!

Our school offers you the best conditions to study and will make your stay unforgettable!

Our multilingual and professional team of staff is always available to help. Our teachers, all native speakers, are holders of university degrees. Friendly and very professional, they are fully qualified to teach at all levels.


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You can choose from:

Basic apartment (our money saving accommodation offer):
Good quality apartments selected in a residence close to the school (5/10 mn walk). The students share kitchen and bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided and a cleaning lady visits on a weekly basis.
This accommodation is invoiced together with the tuition fees.

Hotels:
We take care of the booking of your accommodation and you simply pay direct to the hotel at the end of your stay. A deposit by credit card is requested on your arrival.

3 star hotels offer single (double bed) or twin-bed rooms equipped with nice and modern furniture, bathroom, kettle (or 24 hours hot and cold spring water), jasmine teabags , hairdryer, satellite TV, fridge, telephone, air-conditioning. A laundry service is also available at a very reasonable price. Most hotels also provide a business centre where you can send and collect your e.mail. Just ask at the reception desk.

4 and 5 star hotels offer the same services and facilities but are even more comfortable.

Many hotels in Shanghai have their own swimming pools - don't forget to pack your costume!

Serviced apartments offer the same standard as 4 or 5 star hotel. In addition you get a kitchen, bed linen and towels are changed on a daily basis.

	Shanghai Hotel links DongHu Hotel (3 star) In the old colonial quarter now home to embassies and good, trendy restaurants - only two blocks from our school. Approx. 25mins by foot or 10-15 mins by taxi (according to traffic!) Jing An Hotel (4 star) Hilton Hotel (5 star) Both hotels are very near the school: 10 mins walk or by taxi: 10 RMB / 1 € Shanghai Serviced Apartment links Jing An Plaza Kingsville Chevalier Place

	Please note: Serviced apartment & hotel accommodation is paid on site. Basic apartment accommodation is invoiced by BLS China. Meals are not included in apartment and hotel prices. Hotel prices can fluctuate. The prices below are for guidance only, please check for current prices when booking. * denotes price for 1 person.

	Basic apartment	Serviced apartment	Single room in 3 Star hotel	Twin room in 3 Star hotel	Single room in 4 Star hotel	Twin room in 4 Star hotel	Single room in 5 Star hotel	Twin room in 5 Star hotel
	[CURRENCY CONVERSION?]
2 weeks [14 nights]	210€	532€	532€	*266€	840€	*420€	1960€	*980€
Add. week [7 nights]	105€	266€	266€	*133€	420€	*210€	980€	*490€
4 weeks	420€	1064€	1064€	*532€	1680€	*840€	3920€	*1960€
8 weeks	840€	2128€	2128€	*1064€	3360€	*1680€	7840€	*3920€
12 weeks	1260€	3192€	3192€	*1596€	5040€	*2520€	11760€	*5880€
24 weeks	2520€	6384€	6384€	*3192€	10080€	*5040€	23520€	*11760€

BLS CHINESE COURSES
Our teaching programs include tapes, role play, outdoor activities, workshops, phonetics, drills and always embrace Chinese culture together with modern day China. Teaching material is included in the tuition price.

	SELECT YOUR LEVEL	BEGINNER LEVEL You have never studied Mandarin Chinese or you know only a few words. You will learn the grammar basics, Chinese phonetics as well as basic Chinese vocabulary to be able to build simple, everyday sentences. ADVANCED LEVEL You are able to hold a conversation and express your opinion. This course will help you improve your reading (newspapers), your listening comprehension (news broadcasts), and your conversational skills. It will broaden your vocabulary and strengthen the grammar structures. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1 and 2* You have acquired elementary Chinese grammar and you can express yourself on general topics. This course goes thoroughly into grammar, more complex sentence structure and specific vocabulary. You will be able to express yourself better on everyday topics. *Level 2 is a little more advanced than level 1 ELEMENTARY LEVEL 1 and 2* You have learned some Chinese phonetics and a few words but you cannot express yourself. You will learn basic Chinese vocabulary, sentence structure and grammar using everyday topics. Phonetics, tone exercises and drills ensure that you learn the correct pronunciation and intonation from the very beginning. *Level 2 is a little more advanced than level 1

SELECT YOUR COURSE

COURSE 1 Standard
COURSE 2 Group & Private
COURSE 3 Combined Business
COURSE 4 Private One 2 One
COURSE 5 Private Two 2 One
COURSE 6 HSK
COURSE 7 Work Experience

QUICK FEES CALCULATOR

Standard Chinese course This is a general Chinese group course designed for all levels. You can start any Monday (except for beginners: see dates below). 20 lessons per week, i.e. 4 lessons in the morning from Monday to Friday that leave you free in the afternoon to discover the Chinese culture and the city where you have chosen to stay.

2005 Beginner Courses
Jan	31	May	23	Sept	12
Feb	28	Jun	20	Oct	10
Mar	28	Jul	18	Nov	07
Apr	25	Aug	15	Dec	05

Combined group + 4, 8 or 10 private Chinese lessons This is a 20 morning-lesson standard course combined with 4, 8 or 10 private afternoon lessons per week. The private lessons allow you to go thoroughly into grammar or any of your weak points. You can also choose to study different topics according to your level and in agreement with your teacher.

Combined group + private Chinese business lessons As you know, one doesn't negotiate in English with Chinese partners. This course is ideally designed for you if your company is doing business with China or if you need to live or travel in China for your job. In addition to the 20 weekly morning standard lessons, you will attend 10 additional afternoon lessons that will meet your specific business language needs. These lessons are very practical, realistic and flexible to adjust to your line of business. Your teacher, very experienced, will use case studies, role-plays, formal presentations and simulations to help you acquire the vocabulary and the ease to negotiate in Chinese in your specific field.

Private One to One This is a private course designed for those of you who wishes to make the most of their Chinese course and learn at their own pace. Depending on your expectations, you can either apply for a 20, 25 or 30 private lesson course.

Private Two to One This is an ideal private course for you and your husband or wife, or one of your friend if you wish to learn Chinese with a teacher dedicated to yourselves only ! Depending on your expectations, you can either apply for a 20, 25 or 30 private lesson course. The price given is for 2 persons.

HSK 6 week preparation course China's Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi , also known as HSK is a Chinese Proficiency Test, designed and developed by the HSK Centre of Beijing Language and Culture University to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. If you wish to take the HSK test , this course is especially designed for you ! 8 HSK preparation lessons per week (i.e. 2 afternoon lessons 4 days a week) during which you will be trained to the exam tests. This course must be coupled to morning classes such as the standard course.