Learning Chinese seems so difficult, especially to native English speakers. In reality, it’s not as bad as you think. At Next Step China, one of our goals is to help our students become proficient or fluent in Chinese, depending upon their unique goals.
You might be able to learn Chinese through an online program or by taking local language classes, but there’s nothing quite like an immersion experience in China. By choosing a study abroad program at a prominent Chinese university, you will accelerate the rate at which you will become proficient in both speaking and writing Chinese. You can receive six to fifteen college credits to transfer to your own university, or you can use them towards a degree in China! Here’s what you can expect when you decide to study Chinese via University Programs.
- Duration: You can choose any timeframe between two weeks to three years. Within two weeks, you should be able to learn about 240 Chinese words. Of course, the longer you study, the more words you will learn.
- Universities. There are more than 200 Universities at which you can study Chinese and earn college credits for your studies. Get the University experience while learning a language that is spoken by 16% of people worldwide.
- Cities. We have programs in more than 100 cities in China. Choose a city that you’ve always wanted to live in, and if you need help picking one, we can always answer any questions based on our collective experience
- Age. To study Chinese at University, you can be any age between 18 to 45-years-old. If you’re outside that range, we have alternative immersion programs for you.
- Hours. You can choose to study in the mornings, the afternoons or even all day long if you choose. Courses in Chinese are typically four hours long. Each person learns at a different pace, so take that into consideration when choosing your hours.
- Semesters. Plan your stay around semesters. You can choose a Spring, Fall or Summer semester to begin your program.
- Teachers. Each professor has an advanced degree in teaching Chinese as a second language. They also have years of experience teaching Chinese to University students. Most of all, the teachers are excited about working with students from overseas.
The University Program is perfect for anyone who wants to learn Chinese in a class setting. Every lesson can be put into “real life practice” on the streets of China after classes.
Ready to get started? Go here to get your questions answered and find out how you can sign up for your study abroad program.