Whether working/studying in Chicagoland, or already actively operating in the Shanghai/Yangtze Delta metropolitan area, you can utilize our training network that provides Mandarin language instruction teaching services that can allow for continuous, lockstep study in Chicago and Shanghai and/or other nearby Chinese cities such as Hangzhou and Ningbo.
Class or private tutoring are available in most locations. Different levels of advanced study are available as well.
Call us at 312-608-0400 for a free initial assessment or email us for detailed information.
Why is our training program effective?
1. The Program Is an Established, Standardized and Proven Training System
Since 1988, this training system has been successfully utilized for more than 100,000 clients with ITC and has been continually updated to enhance the effectiveness of Chinese language learning. All locations (including instruction in Chicago) utilize the same proprietary training materials, lesson structure, evaluation tools and award the same certifications to successful candidates. Therefore, we can ensure a smooth transferal for you to study at any our international training locations.
2. Proprietary Teaching Materials are Utilized
We use unique, copyrighted teaching materials. The language and cultural instruction materials are focused on your personal or company’s specific business concentration areas.
Video, movies, CDs and flashcards will be used as supplemental materials to enhance learning effectiveness.
3. Proprietary Teaching Methods are Utilized
An initial focus will be on understanding the language sturcture and then building a deep vocabulary into the instruction framework.
The drama teaching method enhances learning. We create situational dialogs, then assign roles to students which help them learn the Chinese language in a real/practical situation (and avoiding those stiff, impractical phrases from a text book that are never really used) as well as help utilize necessary sentence structures and memorizing new vocabulary.
Our method compares/contrasts the differences in grammar between Chinese and English language. We explain relevant Chinese culture to understand why Chinese language is structured in a certain way.
A student will be able to understand Chinese business culture and current "slang" that corporate students can immediately utilize in real business meetings/conference/negotiation with Chinese partners.
4. Customization Allows You to Learn More of the Specifics You Need
Based on your personal or corporate needs, such as frequency of classes, duration of study or special needs in a specific industry, we create a totally customized training plan for you and/or your group. This will be delivered to you before the first lesson.
5. The Authorized Evaluation Tools and Award System are Internationally Known
Shanghai Foreign Service Company International Training Center (ITC) is a government authorized Chinese Testing Center, so it assists in the design of all certified, national Chinese exams' development (HSK, BCT, etc.). ITC training certifications as well as HSK, BCT certifications can be awarded to successful students.
6. Our Instructors’ Extensive Multicultural, Educational and Professional Working Backgrounds Can Relate to Your World
You will work with instructors with multiple years of teaching experience who possess international corporate professional experience and Chinese language teaching certifications.