Mandarin in Beijing
Dive headfirst into an experience that will help you master the four elusive tones of Mandarin.
Of course, the best way to distinguish these subtle differences and expand your Putonghua is to use it everyday—which you will do in the schools, restaurants and attractions in Beijing—with written exercises and language labs that will help you to naturally converse with native speakers.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing
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Day 3: Beijing
Attend an EF International Language School (ILS) Orientation
Take a language placement test
Take a guided tour of Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit the Forbidden City
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Day 4: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Visit the Summer Palace:
- Ride a dragon boat
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Day 5: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 6: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 7: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 8: Beijing
Visit the Great Wall of China
Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to China
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Day 2: Beijing
Arrive in Beijing
-
Day 3: Beijing
Attend an EF International Language School (ILS) Orientation
Take a language placement test
Take a guided tour of Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square
Visit the Forbidden City
-
Day 4: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Visit the Summer Palace:
- Ride a dragon boat
-
Day 5: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 6: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 7: Beijing
Participate in an ILS Language Program
Free time in Beijing
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Day 8: Beijing
Visit the Great Wall of China
Enjoy a Peking Duck dinner
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Day 9: Depart for home
Ready to lead a program?
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your expert Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Beijing; Great Wall of China
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Entrances
Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Great Wall of China
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.