Destinations: Mandarin lessons focusing on urban daily communication
This 14‑day intensive programme extends Mandarin teaching hours for obvious language improvement. Besides core Beijing landmarks, students dive into local community life, traditional martial‑art culture and deeper history study. Campus‑mode participants get opportunities for structured peer exchange with Chinese local students.
Highlights
Optional Extensions
Day 1 Arrival & Camp Orientation Airport pickup, check‑in, placement test, safety orientation, welcome dinner & ice‑breaking games.
Day 2‑6 Mandarin daily morning classes + core city sightseeing Repeat core activities from 7‑day camp: Forbidden City, Hutong, Great Wall, Peking‑Opera workshop, Temple of Heaven. Add daily 30‑min after‑class Mandarin review.
Day 7 Mid‑camp break & Summer Palace immersion Morning Mandarin mid‑term assessment. Afternoon full‑day Summer Palace in‑depth study. Evening group sharing session.
Day 8 Mandarin Class + Kung‑fu Trial Workshop 09:00‑12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon Chinese Kung‑fu trial class, learn basic movements.
Day 9 Mandarin Class + Local Community Visit 09:00‑12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon community‑based field investigation, interview‑style Mandarin tasks.
Day 10 Mandarin Class + Museum Thematic Study 09:00‑12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon National Museum of China guided thematic study.
Day 11 Mandarin Class + Chinese Cooking Workshop 09:00‑12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon hands‑on Chinese home‑style food‑making workshop.
Day 12 Mandarin Class + Peer‑Exchange Activity (campus mode only) 09:00‑12:00 Mandarin lessons. Afternoon joint group discussion & cultural sharing with local Chinese students.
Day 13 Mandarin Final Review & Presentation Preparation Full‑morning Mandarin review, group project & final speech rehearsal. Afternoon free cultural exploration.
Day 14 Graduation Ceremony & Departure Formal closing ceremony, individual learning feedback report delivery, award certificates. Check‑out & departure transfer.