WHAT WE LIKE about this program! - A very western style city with aspects of world's oldest civilization - Truly a city of many faces, where ancient and modern co-exist - Personal program, tailored to individual needs

Enjoy a Taiwanese or Chinese language course in Taiwan at our language school in the city of Taipei.

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan is a very modern, western-style city with glass-faced high-rise buildings, luxury condos, and modern department stores, which tower above wide, tree lined boulevards. Great nightlife can be found, with theatres, bars and clubs, but Taipei is still Chinese at heart, with an underlying current of traditional lifestyles and culture that make it fascinating for international travelers. Throughout the city are timeless scenes from the world's oldest civilization: Taipei is truly a city of many faces, where ancient and modern co-exist.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - 2 different school locations - Excellent facilities including 20+ classrooms - Computers with free email

School Center ONE: The 3rd and 4th floor of a modern, commercial building near Taiwan's two prestigious universities (National Taiwan University & National Taiwan Normal University). The area has a student feel and is near restaurants, shops, night markets and bars.

School Center TWO: (the Shih Lin Center) is located to the North of Taipei, in a two-story building complete with tutorial and group classrooms and a student lounge. This is a very quiet and friendly place to study with many restaurants, shops, teahouses and markets.

PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all language levels - Unlimited course length - Classes Mon - Fri (School closed Sat & Sun) - Private lessons for maximum learning

Standard: (15 lessons per week) private instruction.
(Serious students should consider adding additional private lessons.)

We cater to all language levels and focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing using communicative and engaging teaching methods and frequently updated materials. Students study with several different teachers to expose them to a variety of different accents and perspectives. Intermediate and above, students will have some choice in type of materials used and topics covered.

Beginner: Oral drills are emphasized in order to develop speaking and listening skills with a focus on Chinese tonal system. Students follow a set curriculum using teaching materials designed to build a solid foundation in the language.

Intermediate: Class discussions give students an opportunity to begin using their Chinese in a variety of practical situations. In addition, a greater portion of class time is devoted to reading and writing skills.

High-Intermediate: Students are given greater freedom to design their own curriculum, and may select from a wide variety of classes and materials. Chinese history and culture are integrated at this level.

Advanced: Debates and discussions are used to broaden vocabulary, and literature and newspapers are introduced. Students explore in-depth subjects and materials of their choosing.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and everyday life.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: Chinese painting, calligraphy, lectures, cooking, tea making, porcelain making, paper cutting, Chinese films, parties, sports events, excursions to historical site, night markets, cultural performances, speech and debate competitions and much more!

Optional weekend excursions: rock-climbing, white water rafting, trips to dramatic, natural gorge in Southern Taiwan, magnificently preserved temples, National Palace Museum, traditional teahouses and much more.

A selection of hotels or alternative accommodation is available, please refer to our Accommodation Locator Service for further details.

NOTES: Airport transfers to the accommodation may be included or available (at an additional cost, please check price page), the Sunday night accommodation before your course begins on Monday, is included.

All meals will be local custom and meal times may be different to what you are used to, however you are not obligated to eat all your meals with the family, just notify them when you will not be returning to eat at home. Extra nights are available at extra cost. Please see the Accommodation link for additional information.

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