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Office in U.S.
Contact Ms. Chang
Phone 1-877-LOONG-01
1-877-566-6401
(Toll Free)
1-408-250-2735
(International)
Fax 408-434-1886
E-mail info@loongbridge.com
Mail LOONGBRIDGE CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 1207
San Jose, CA 95108-1207
Office in China
Contact Ms. Shuqin Han
Phone (86)-10-67802577
E-mail info-china@loongbridge.com
CHINESE LANGUAGE & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM


"The program is specially designed for young students world-wide with deep interests in Chinese language and culture. The program combines Chinese language and traditional arts classes with an adventurous and historic tour of China to make your trip to China a learning and fun experience!"



HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES

  • Chinese Language Classes
    ◊ Learn Pinyin and you can have best pronunciation and self-learn Chinese afterwards
    ◊ Group students by levels and teach by small groups for best learning result of individuals

  • Chinese Traditional Arts Classes          (See details and watch video here)
    ◊ Uniquely designed classes for non-Chinese-native students
    ◊ Grasp basic techniques of Chinese traditional arts
    You Can Show Others Your Skills of Erhu, Chinese Painting, Tie-Dying etc. !

  • "China in My Eyes 2008" Photo Movie Competition
    ◊ Learn News photography and software for photo movie creation
    Create and Show You Unique View of China !
 
  • Eyes-opening Tours to 5 Cities

    ◊ Beijing, Xi'an, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, as well as Inner Mongolia!



PROGRAM DETAILS

  Chinese Language Classes

  • Introduce Pinyin to all levels of students
    ◊
Pinyin, a phonetic taught national wide in China
    ◊ It's usually not taught in Chinese classes in countries other than China. That' not Good!
    ◊ With pinyin, you'll get good pronunciation and self-learn any Chinese character

  • Entrance Chinese language exam and group classes by levels for teaching
    ◊ Beginner: tone differentiation, pronunciation, survival language skills
    ◊ Intermediate: listening, speaking, developing vocabulary and reading
    ◊ Advanced: writing, idioms, deeper understanding of Chinese history and traditions

  • High quality educational content and environment
    ◊ Intensive 40 hours Chinese Language Immersion classes
    ◊ Small class size with maximum 10 students in each Chinese class
    ◊ Entertaining and caring classroom environment
    ◊ Native Chinese instructors experienced in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
    ◊ on-site academic and bi-lingual counselors for questions after classes
  • Interaction with local Chinese people
    ◊ 1-to-1 conversation practices with selected local Chinese students
    ◊ Chinese family visit to enhance understanding of Chinese language and traditions



Chinese Traditional Arts Class Series                    Click to Watch Class Videoes

  • Grasp basic Chinese art performance techniques and be able to perform!
  • Take the one of most exciting and unique opportunity of your lifetime!
What We Teach What You Will Achieve
Chinese Painting Complete a masterpiece of brush painting
Er Hu Perform a complete music tune with Er Hu
Tie-Dye Design and make your own Neck Scarf or T-shirt using Tie-Dyeing technique
Martial Arts Learn Chinese Kun Fu and enjoy your time
Paper-cuttings Design, plot, cut and engrave to make a work of Chinese style paper-cutting
Calligraphy Experience the magic of writing with brush and ink

Win the “China in My Eyes 2008” Photo Movie competition”!!
  • Design and create your photo movie to present your point of view about China
    ◊ Teach basic techniques of news photography.
    ◊ Instruct usage of computer software to make photo movie from digital pictures.
    ◊ Design and create your own photo movie from photos taken in China

 
Challenge yourself to win “China in my eyes 2008” Photo Movie Competition
    ◊ Recognize top 2 students for "Unique Angle Awards"


Cultural and Historic Tours and Shows
                Check Tour Details Here


  • Culture-enhancement tours to famous ancient capitals of China between classes
    ◊ Beijing: The Great Wall, Summer Palace, Heaven of Temple, Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Ming Dynasty Tombs, Drum Tower
    ◊ Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Tower
    ◊ Luoyang: Longmen Grottoes
    ◊ Songshan: Shaolin Monastery, Tower Forest

  • Entertainment trips to Mongolia at the end of the program after weeks of studies
    ◊ Mongolia Hohhot City , Huitengxile Grassland, Bay of Singing Sand, Wrestling Show , Horse, Camel Riding , Bonfire Party

  • Other Chinese cultural and traditional activities
    ◊ Beijing Opera
    ◊ Facing/Masking Changing
    ◊ Kun Fu Show
◊ Traditional Acrobatic Show
◊ Tea Art Performance
◊ Magic Show
◊ Chinese Cooking Arts
◊ Chinese umpling making



QUALIFICATIONS

Students
• You don’t need have to be Chinese speaker to participate
• A student 12 to 20 years old with fair health condition (call us if your age is not in the range))
• Interest in Chinese culture and traditions
• Parents can accompany a participating student and take the same program Chinese language and arts classes for FREE

Contact Us if  there is any question about your qualification.


Accompanying Parents
A parent can choose to accompanying his/her children during the chosen program
If a parent is interested in any class, one can take the same program Chinese language and arts classes for FREE, but without or with little interaction with instructors in classroom. Otherwise, we can help arranging tours and shopping in Beijing at the time of classes at one’s own expenses.
For participants who want to have more tours in China, we can help you contacting local tourist agencies and arranging desired trips at their own expenses.




ACCOMMODATION

Click here for details on Accommodations provided in Beijing Camp Site and at Tours Cities.



PROGRAM FEES AND DATES

Program Session & Dates Application
Deadline
Student
Fee
Parent
Fee
Chinese Language 
& Traditional
Arts
Session 1: June 28 –  July 21, 2008 May 15, 2008 $2750
per student
per session
$2150
per
parent
per session
Session 2: July 17–  August 9, 2008 May 30, 2008
PLEASE READ:
The program starting date is the date when a participant should depart from their home country. One should arrive in China the 2nd day and the class starts the 3rd day.
A parent can choose to accompanying his/her children during the chosen program. The parent’s fee is less than the student’s fee, as parents are not expected to take the on campus classes. However, if a parent is interested in any class, he/she can take take the same program Chinese language and arts classes for free, but without or with less interaction with instructors in classroom.


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