CENTER FOR MANDARIN AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
EASYFUN MANDARIN EDUCATION CENTER
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Welcome to Easyfun Mandarin Easyfun Mandarin takes special care in providing students with courses that meet their individual needs, whether it be Mandarin for travel, work, or further studies. Through our personalized approach and strong, customized learning programs, students are given the individual support to achieve their goals faster.
About EFM EFM Education is located in heart of Shanghai, one of the most amazing and fastest growing city in the world. We don’t teach Chinese – we help our students to explore the Chinese culture and city by organizing social various events like city tour, Barbecue, Chinese calligraphy, painting, dumpling – making and paper cut activities to engage student learning process in interesting and effective way.
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Stand tall with confidence At EFM, we understand the journey of learning a new language. It’s about the best teachers, inspiring classroom environments, cutting-edge methodology, and professional consultants. With us, students won’t don’t just learn English - they learn how to talk to the world.
The Mandarin Guarantee Since our first student in 2014, Easyfun Mandarinhas taken great care ensuring every student has a memorable and rewarding learning experience. Our experience demonstrates that students learn faster with a tailored program. We are committed to delivering superior courses and looking after our students like no other school. To ensure our students achieve their individual goals and needs, Easyfun Mandarin guarantees you’ll learn faster with:
Flexible schedule
EFM education provides one to one classes with flexible scheduling, so learners are able to study and experience Mandarin environment in any free time.
Anywhere
No more driving to school and wasting your time. EFM education provides classes, one to one at your preferred location, so the learners are able to study and experience a Mandarin environment anywhere.
Your own study plan
Postpone your classes at any time or during your business trip and you will able to reschedule your classes at times most convenient for you. and also you can take your classes online from anywhere.
Tailor-made course material
We offer individual tailor-made lessons that give students an opportunity to work on areas of particular interest or concern. The content and Mandarin book can be discuss between student and teacher.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? OUR TEACHERS WORK HARD PLANNING LESSONS, CHOOSING MATERIALS, TEACHING CLASSES, INTERACTING WITH INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, AND ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS.
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Small Group Classes – Most cost effective way to learn Chinese Design for who wants to have classes in a group and perfect for beginning and intermediate students. • • •
Love to meet new people? Your classmate will be from around the world. Our small group class typically has two or three student that could go up to maximum five in a group. If you have friends or colleagues with a similar Chinese level, we would be happy to arrange private classes for your group.
Course Name Duration Hours per week Class size Course Credit Entry Requirements
Class Schedule (Mon – Sun) Assessments Course Costs
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Small Group Classes 12 – 24 weeks 10 contact hours Maximum 5 (Average 3) No course credit is available for this course Anyone can join this course, if students want to start an upper level of Mandarin, must have achieved an Intermediate level of Mandarin. Students will be required to sit an Initial Language Assessment to ascertain their level (to enable them to join the appropriate class). Students who do not meet the entry requirement can study in Beginning until the appropriate level is attained. Morning Classes: 8:45am – 1:00pm Afternoon Classes: 1:15pm – 5:30pm Evening Classes:* 6pm – 9:00pm On-going class-based assessments Materials fee: RMB 70 per level Tuition fee: RMB 300 per week
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Private Classes – Get where you want s to go The fastest and most effective way to learn Chinese is through our private Mandarin classes. • • • •
. week Two hours classes per time, twice per 100% of time is yours no more driving to school and wastingExit yourQuestionnaire time. One on one means intensive Mandarin learning either listening, speaking or writing, all in Chinese. In addition, classes can be scheduled at times most convenient for you. You will be able postpone your classes during your business trip or you can take your classes online from anywhere.
Course Name Duration Hours per week Class size Course Credit Entry Requirements
Class Schedule (Mon - Sun) Assessments Course Costs
Private Classes Min 20 Hours 14 contact hours NA No course credit is available for this course Anyone can join this course, if students want to start an upper level of Mandarin, must have achieved an Intermediate level of Mandarin. Students will be required to sit an Initial Language Assessment to ascertain their level (to enable them to join the appropriate class). Students who do not meet the entry requirement can study in Beginning until the appropriate level is attained. Morning Classes: 8:45am – 1:00pm Afternoon Classes: 1:15pm – 5:30pm Evening Classes:* 5:45pm – 10:00pm On-going class-based assessments Materials fee: RMB 70 per level Tuition fee: RMB 130 per Hour
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Evening group class – our most popular program Perfect for working overseas, evening Chinese class is centered on daily business and social situations encountered while working or doing business in China. • 2 to 4 students, twice a week, 7pm to 9pm • Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday Course Name Evening Group Classes Duration 12 – 24 weeks Hours per week 8 contact hours Class size Maximum 4 (Average 2) Course Credit No course credit is available for this course Entry Anyone can join this course, if students Requirements want to start an upper level of Mandarin, must have achieved an Intermediate level of Mandarin. Students will be required to sit an Initial Language Assessment to ascertain their level (to enable them to join the appropriate class). Students who do not meet the entry requirement can study in Beginning until the appropriate level is attained. Class Schedule (Mon, Wed) Evening Classes:* 07pm – 09:00pm (Tues, Thur) Assessments On-going class-based assessments Course Costs Material fee: RMB 70 per level Tution fee: RMB 300 per week
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Corporate Mandarin Training – Impress your Chinese colleague Great for newly arrived expatriates or family members who need intensive Chinese language training while settling into China. In group classes organized by your company or at our schools, you will learn…. • • • •
Chinese in an immersive group environment with a focus on spoken communication and daily life. Cultural discussions to build understanding of employee motivations and communication methods Up-to-date content with commonly found expressions and Chinese sentence structure Situational practice of professional interactions such as dining out, gift giving and work delegation
Course Name Duration Hours per week Class size Course Credit Entry Requirements Class Schedule (Mon - Sun) Assessments Course Costs
Corporate Mandarin Training Min 10 Hours 4 contact hours NA No course credit is available for this course Anyone can join this course. Morning Classes: 8:45am – 1:00pm Afternoon Classes: 1:15pm – 5:30pm Evening Classes:* 5:45pm – 10:00pm On-going class-based assessments Materials fee: RMB 70 per level/Person Tuition fee: Variable
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Intensive courses One-day Crash Course In this course you will learn the top 10 most useful sentences as well as vocabulary related to: • Hotel • Transportation • Restaurant • Shopping • Places to visit in Shanghai • Real-life everyday words and phrases Course Name
One-day Crash Course
Duration
6 Hours
Hours per week
NA
Class size
4 - 10
Course Credit
No course credit is available for this course
Entry Requirements
Anyone can join this course.
Class Schedule (Mon - Sun)
Morning Clases 10am – 12pm Afternoon Classes: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Assessments
On-going class-based assessments
Course Costs
Tuition fee: RMB 900/person
Five-day Intensive Course In this course you will learn the top 20 most useful sentences as well as vocabulary related to: • Hotel • Transportation • Restaurant • Shopping • Places to visit in Shanghai • Entertainment • Booking travel in China (train, bus, airplane) • Emergency • Chinese Culture and Idioms / Slang Course Name
Five-day Intensive Course
Duration
20 Hours
Hours per week
NA
Class size
4 - 10
Course Credit
No course credit is available for this course
Entry Requirements
Anyone can join this course.
Class Schedule (Mon - Sun)
Morning Classes: 10:00am – 12:00pm Afternoon Classes: 1pm – 3pm
Assessments
On-going class-based assessments
Course Costs
Tuition fee: RMB 2,000/person
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EFM Programs Students can join EFM Mandarin classes any Monday for a minimum of 2 weeks. All EFM Mandarin teachers are experienced and highly qualified. Our first day orientation program ensures student needs and goals are identified. Based on these, students study with like-minded learners to improve their ability to communicate across all skills.
EFM Programs Fee STAGE
Hours Student Price Hour Price Type Hour Price Hour Price Hour Student Price Course Learning
Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Lower Intermediate Upeer Advanced Intermediate Intermediate Small Group Courses 50 50+ 150 150+ 200+ 2-4 3,500 RMB 9,750 RMB 60/Hour Private Courses 50 50+ 100 100+ 200+ 6,500 RMB 10,900 RMB 98/Hour Private Cousese - One - on - One Private Online Group 20 2,760 RMB 1,600 RMB 1,560 RMB Online Courses 50+ 100+ 200+ 3,500 RMB 6,500 RMB 60/Hour Intensive Group Classes 12+ 50+ 100+ 2-4 800/Week 750/Week 700/Week Learning of phonics, review Application of real-time pro- Familiarity accents, application of of vocabulary and sentence nunciation, application of vocabulary and sentence ‘Imitation’ -> ‘Application of ‘Instruction’ -> ‘Practice ‘Interaction’ -> ‘Increase knowlhow to us Mandarin’ application of Mandarin’ edge of Mandarin’ Note: All price in RMB
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Student Information
So you are about to join the ranks of the many expats living in Shanghai? While a fascinating time awaits you, expat life in China can be challenging for newcomers to the country and its culture. You will encounter an extraordinary city with a unique mixture of Western lifestyle and Eastern flair. Both Chinese residents and expats have described this metropolis in extravagant terms: “Pearl of the Orient”, “Gateway to the World”, “Dragon’s Head”, or “Paris of the East” – nicknames that will make your plan of moving to Shanghai appear even more exciting. However fascinating the city might seem, one shouldn’t romanticize it, but rather appreciate the interesting, albeit turbulent history that has made Shanghai what it is today.
Accommodation
Shanghai has a vast range of options for temporary accommodation. There’s no shortage of hotels, hotel apartments, guesthouses and motels to choose from if you need somewhere to rest while waiting to move into more permanent living quarters. Hotel Apartments are good option if you plan to take your time finding suitable housing to rent. They normally come fully furnished with kitchens and access to extensive facilities. They are available daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly. Another option is to browse the housing sections of www.smartshanghai.com, www.shanghaiexpat.com or www.airbnb.com to see if anyone is letting their apartment short-term while they’re out of the country.
Rental Prices
Expat comfort has its price. In comparison to the average standard of living among Shanghai’s lower middle classes, the typical expatriate life style is fairly luxurious. A three-bedroom apartment in Shanghai cost about 15,000 CNY (or 2,450 USD). If you choose a nonprime area, housing will obviously be cheaper. Transportation
Metro
Shanghai has an underground network as well and fastest way to travel across the city. The 14 lines of the Shanghai Metro boast the distinct advantage of having English announcements and bilingual signs
at their various stops. On the down side, crowds are usually dense during the daily rush hours of 7:30-10am and 5-7:30pm. Trains are almost always on time and at busy stations in the central areas arrive every three to five minutes. Tickets cost RMB3-7. All signs and maps are clear and in English, making the train system easy to navigate. Bus There are well over 1,000 bus routes, taking you to every corner of Shanghai, operated by a variety of private companies. The rides are cheap. Direct journeys, which can be purchased in cash from the driver, cost about RMB 2. However, prepare to hit a major language and navigation barrier. Unlike metro, this is not a recommended mode of transportation for a newcomer.
Taxi
Taxis are generally a cheap and efficient way to get around Shanghai, traffic permitting. There are approximately 45,000 taxis in operation in the city. Taxi fares start at RMB 14 for the first two kilometers, RMB 2.4 for each additional kilometer. Tipping is not expected, but welcomed nonetheless. Shanghai taxis are mostly reliable, safe, and still affordable. imately 45,000 taxis in operation in the city. Taxi fares start at RMB 14 for the first two kilometers, RMB 2.4 for each additional kilometer. Tipping is not expected, but welcomed nonetheless. Shanghai taxis are mostly reliable, safe, and still affordable.
Prices and information are correct at time of printing. EFM Education Center reserves the right to make amendments at any time without prior notice.
