Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is a public language university located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, 12 km from Tian'anmen, the center of the city, and was founded in 1962. The BLCU campus covers an area of 38 hectares, with a floor space of 240,000 square meters.

BLCU is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to non-Chinese students and serves as the center for teaching Chinese and the study of the Chinese language.

Overview:

1 on 1 Online Chinese Classes are taught by the Online Education College of Beijing Language and Culture University. These are personalized classes taught 1 on 1 using Skype (or similar software) to international students. The goal of the program is to use internet technology to provide you with a high-quality Chinese language tuition service. The program is personalized for you, and can be a comprehensive Chinese language training program, or as an add-on program to provide personalized tuition to promote oral fluency.

You can learn more about the program by watching the video below. This is made by China Admissions CEO who is also a student of this program.

Courses:

The online courses are tailor-made according to your current Chinese level and learning goals. With the large expertise of BLCU as the No.1 Chinese teaching University for foreign students in China, there are many available teachers who are able to teach specialized classes on a wide range of subjects.

Mode of teaching:

The classes are taught using skype with the use of a slideshow presentation, and a variety of different exercises.

The curriculum is divided into sections, each section has a number of grammar points and new vocabulary to learn. Each presentation is created by the teacher in preparation for each class.

Class schedules:

Class schedules are highly flexible depending on the needs of the students. You need to order and pay for their classes in advance. Once ordered you can then arrange the class times with your teacher. The available teaching time is between 8:30 am and 10 pm Beijing time. The last class will start at 9 pm Beijing time. You need to book your classes at least 3 days in advance to allow the teacher time to prepare for the lesson. If you need to cancel a class you need to do so at least 24 hours before the class otherwise you will still be charged for the class.

Teaching Methodology:

1) Student-centered learning. You will work with the instructors to set a language learning goal for the period of instruction. We design a unique set of learning materials for you in order to best address your individual goals and needs.

2) Innovative teaching methods. We employ effective, classroom-tested Chinese teaching methodologies in our classes. However, we are constantly searching for even more ways to improve our instruction.

3) Emphasis on practicality. We place a high priority on your ability to immediately use and apply what is learned in the classroom.

4) Mastery of the fundamental elements. We use fun and engaging exercises to help you master the most frequently used vocabulary and grammar points.

5) Effective trouble-shooting. We systematically target problem areas for you and provide consistent, gentle correction.

6) Confidence building. Classes are designed to maximize the amount of time you spend speaking and using Chinese. Only in an intensive one-on-one setting can the instructor give you the individual attention they need.

Certificates

After completing the Online Classes, you can request a certificate. This will be an official certificate awarded by Beijing Language and Culture University and sent to you.

Enrollment and Tuition Fee

Enrollment for this program starts at any time throughout the year and students can choose to take their free trial.

The tuition fee starts from RMB 4,800, and others are shown below. Kindly message us for the number of classes you will choose:

If you would like to take classes at BLCU, then there would be an extra 20 RMB per hour. If you want to learn specialized classes such as legal, commercial, translation Chinese, these are an extra 20 RMB per hour.

The curriculum is normally decided after a consultation with a student according to their learning goals. It will begin with an assessment of the student's Chinese level and their desired level. The teacher will then propose a teaching plan to cover these areas.

The courses cover the following areas:
Beginners Chinese
Intermediate Chinese
Advanced Chinese
Travel Chinese
Oral Chinese
Chinese Characters
Chinese for kids
Business and Commercial Chinese
Translation Chinese
Specialized Chinese
Legal Chinese

Beijing Language and Culture University's main task is to teach the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. As well as teaching Chinese, it also undertakes the tasks of teaching foreign languages, computer science, and technology, finance and accountancy to Chinese students. It provides training courses for teachers who specialize in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and it offers pre-departure language training to candidates intending to live and work abroad.

BLCU has the longest history, the largest scope, and the most qualified teaching faculties of its kind in the area of teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreigners. BLCU distinguishes itself by its unique cultural atmosphere of diversity, which attracts a large number of students from both home and abroad. Since the founding of the University over 40 years ago, more than 60,000 students from over 160 countries and regions have stepped out confidently into the world from here. Some have become distinguished diplomats, sinologists and journalists; 14 have worked as foreign ambassadors to China and more than 30 are diplomats working in the embassies to China.

BLCU is home to advanced research and teaching in languages, cultures, arts and social sciences. From teaching the Chinese language to speakers of other languages to international politics and business, BLCU brings ideas and brilliant minds together, inspiring global communications and exchanges with real impact today and in the future. 

As home to the world’s largest Chinese language program for international students, BLCU has trained about 200,000 international students from 183 countries and regions since its founding in 1962. BLCU embraces its connections to the world and encourages partnerships in language teaching and culture promotion. With overseas education centers and academic partnerships spanning the globe, BLCU is shaping the future of the world. 

Fast Facts:

• More than 200,000 alumni in 183 countries
• 6,300 full-time undergrads
• 2,500 full-time graduate students 
• 6,000 international students
• 1,200 full-time faculty and staff
• 4 Chang Jiang Scholars allocated to BLCU

Rankings:

• Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the most accessible and friendly university among all Chinese universities.
• One of the top 50 Chinese universities.
• BLCU has the largest number of international students.
• BLCU is one of the Top 4 Language Universities in China.

Location

BLCU is located in the North West of Beijing in the University District (Haidian District). The campus is close to Wudaokou – the center of the University district in Beijing.