Martial Arts Teaching Standards

• Martial Arts Teachers, Schools, and Styles

• Martial Arts Class Sizes

• Martial Arts Teaching Methods and Focus

• Martial Arts Levels

Mandarin Chinese Teaching Standards

• Mandarin Language Teachers

• Mandarin Teaching Materials

• Mandarin Teaching Topics

• Mandarin Teaching Methods and Focus

• Chinese Language Proficiency and Placement Test

• Chinese Language Proficiency Levels

Student Development Assessment and Quality Assurance Team

Martial Arts Teaching Standards

Martial Arts Teachers, Schools, and Styles

Learn or improve your martial arts skills under the guidance of China's National Wushu masters and champions who are highly dedicated and experienced in teaching novice to advanced and competition level students. In fact, these Martial Arts teachers or "shifu" have all studied and taught martial arts to students for many years; and have professionally entered and won many competitions at all levels. The Martial Arts courses are held at reputable schools, such as the

Beijing Sports University, Capital Institute of Physical Education, Beijing Wushu Institute, and Beijing Martial Arts Academy, which are well-recognized for producing elite wushu athletes and instructors. Since each school has its own specialty, it is then also to be noted that each "shifu" (master) will specialize in teaching his or her own professional martial arts style. Therefore, the martial arts school you will attend depends on the martial arts style of your interest.

Martial Arts Class Sizes

The martial arts class sizes are small, averaging six to eight students, allowing for more individualized training. Classes comprise of both local and foreign students, offering excellent opportunities to make new friends and to practise and discuss kungfu together.

Martial Arts Teaching Methods and Focus

In addtion to the martial arts training components which consist of classes to help practitioner's to master the basics, stretching, stances, meditation, special techniques, forms, applications and weapons usage in a structured, systematic, and progressive manner, PRC Study also provides additional focus to help students master martial arts by providing the following:

• Out-of-class supervised martial arts training and practise sessions

• Martial arts related elective workshops

• Martial arts exchange program

• Social, cultural and sporting activities to better understand Chinese culture and mindsets

• Shaolin Temple excursion

Practicing wushu can cultivate a healthy mind, body, and soul. Having completed class instruction on the practical and theoretical knowledge of wushu, and through participation in the above listed activities, students will acquire a better understanding on the history and development of Chinese martial arts, as well as gain a deeper appreciation for the essence of wushu. Not only will students have increased their martial arts skills and abilities, but the knowledge they gain will also enable them to accurately demonstrate wushu movements and to teach or train in their area of specialization.

Click on Mandarin & Martial Arts Total Immersion Curriculum for further details.

Martial Arts Levels

• Novice students learn the basic fundamentals of wushu, from strengthening exercises, to learning various body movements, progressing to th euse of weapons.

• Advanced students will practise more ocmplex wushu styles learning series of movements, increasing and developing speed, coordination and control, and focusing more on use of traditional weapons and performing international competition routines.

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Mandarin Chinese Teaching Standards

Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) Language Teachers

Friendly and professional, all the University teachers teaching the Mandarin language classes are native Putonghua speakers and have degrees in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a second language. They are highly trained, qualified, and active in curriculum development. With many years of experience, they are keen to pass their knowledge and help you succeed in learning the Chinese language. back to top

Teaching Materials

Textbooks and handouts given in class are carefully selected according to different learning levels to enable students to have fun, and be stimulated and challenged at the same time. Textbooks, as well as a Chinese-English dictionary, are provided by PRC Study and included in the Mandarin Chinese Program fee. Cassette tapes can be purchased at an additional fee. back to top

Teaching Topics

Topics covered in the Mandarin Chinese Programs include: Everyday lifestyle situations, current affairs, as well as Chinese history, culture, society. Students at the beginners level will be taught simpler topics, while advanced level students will be presented with more complex and specialized subject matters including business, and current affairs, leading up to reading newspapers, literature and understanding television and radio programs.

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Teaching Methods and Focus

PRC Study programs are carefully designed to promote accelerated comprehensive learning through total immersion. Classroom instructions provide structured learning, enabling learners of all levels to achieve expedited progress in Chinese language skills within a short period of time. Out-of-class activities provide insight into China's culture and lifestyle.

A highly interactive approach is adopted, with focus placed on giving students ample opportunity to practice their Mandarin Chinese speaking, listening, reading and writing skills whether in:

• Classroom settings

• One-on-one language tutorials (Premium and Corporate Premium Service)

• Language Partner Exchange (Premium and Corporate Premium Service)

• Social / Cultural Activities

• Everyday living in China

The goal is to quickly enable students to competently communicate effectively.

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Chinese Language Proficiency and Placement Test

Students are first placed according to the Chinese language proficiency level they indicate on the application form. During the morning of your first class day, you will be tested in three areas: grammar, comprehension, and fluency. Based on the test results, you will be place d in a class best suited to your current comprehension and fluency level. The class will be both comfortable and challenging.

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Chinese Proficiency Levels

Chinese Language Proficiency is divided into 5 levels.

Chinese Language Proficiency Level	Chinese Characters / Expressions
Beginner (Level A)	0 - 800
Elementary (Level B)	More than 800
Intermediate (Level C)	More than 1500
Advanced (Level D)	More than 2500
Super Advanced (Level E)	More than 3500

For more information about proficiency levels, please click on Chinese Language Proficiency Level.

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Student Development Assessment and Quality Assurance Team

Students' development progress is regularly assessed by masters and teachers throughout the program. Semester and academic year programs also have formal mid-terms demonstrations and final examinations. Attendance is mandatory. Students are awarded certificates at the end of their study program.

In addition, PRC Study Quality Assurance team will closely monitor the courses and programs offered by the schools and ensure that they are providing the best martial arts training by giving them student feedbacks.

For more information regarding this stimulating and exciting program please contact us via email at info@prcstudy.com.

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