INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6921, 10, '2014-04-01 03:52:41', '2014-04-01 03:52:41', '[hr style=double-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=20]\r\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2850" title="1-on-1" alt="individual chinese classes at LTL Mandarin school" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1-on-1-300x196.jpg" width="300" height="196" />\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Individual Classes</strong></span>\r\n\r\n[list type=check ]\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Personalized curriculum</li>\r\n	<li>Certified Teachers</li>\r\n	<li>Weekly Start dates</li>\r\n	<li>1 on 1 tuition</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/list]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\nIndividual Classes are a great choice for Mandarin learners of all levels and allow you to make rapid progress with intensive individual attention with 1 on 1 tuition. The Chinese individual class curriculum is personalized to each student depending on your aims with studying Chinese.<strong style="font-size: small; text-align: right;"><strong>[button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/1-on-1-chinese-classes/ target=blank]read more[/button]</strong></strong>\r\n[hr style=double-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n<span style="font-size: x-large;"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2851" style="font-size: 13px;" title="two-city-combo" alt="experience China with LTL Mandarin school" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/two-city-combo-300x196.jpg" width="300" height="196" /><strong>Immersion Program</strong></span>\r\n\r\n[list type=check ]\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Immersion Program</li>\r\n	<li>Visit Beijing and Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Certified teachers</li>\r\n	<li>Choose from individual and small group classes</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/list]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\nOur popular Two City Combo combines intensive Chinese group or individual study in Beijing with an immersion program in nearby Chengde. This is perfect for any student looking to make rapid progress with their Chinese and is a great way to see China. You get the best of both worlds; the hustle and bustle of Beijing with the provincial quiet(er) life in the more traditional Chengde.<strong style="font-size: small; text-align: right;"><strong>[button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/two-city-combo/ target=blank]read more[/button]</strong></strong>', 'Other Programs', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3816-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 03:52:41', '2014-04-01 03:52:41', '', 3816, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/3816-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6925, 10, '2014-04-01 04:43:59', '2014-04-01 04:43:59', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;"><strong>Prices</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Homestay Option</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:43:59', '2014-04-01 04:43:59', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6926, 10, '2014-04-01 04:45:54', '2014-04-01 04:45:54', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium;"><strong>Prices</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Homestay Option</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:45:54', '2014-04-01 04:45:54', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6930, 10, '2014-04-01 04:53:56', '2014-04-01 04:53:56', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Prices</strong></span>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<strong>Homestay Option</strong>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:53:56', '2014-04-01 04:53:56', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6936, 10, '2014-04-01 07:10:43', '2014-04-01 07:10:43', 'A few of the LTL team members introduce themselves. With a total of 30 staff members, LTL has a very family style environment, where staff, teachers and students eat lunch together at the school and often meet for dinner or drinks after school.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<img class="alignleft " alt="gloria" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gloria.png" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Gloria Hao</span>, Director of Studies</strong></em>\r\n\r\nGloria earned her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Harbin Normal University. She taught Chinese for 9 years and believes the most important thing for learning Chinese is communication with Chinese people. After learning the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in the course, you need to create opportunities to practice and use them .\r\n\r\n<em>“Genius is 99% effort +1% talent, learning Chinese is also same!”</em>\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Hui.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="Hui" alt="" src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Hui-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a></em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Jia Hui</span>, Immersion Specialist</em></strong>\r\n\r\nHui earned her Bachelor degree in Linguistics and English at Peking University (北大). She loves art and travelling and is herself a passionate portrait painter. She believes that an immersion program creates a pure language environment for students where they are able to develop their listening and speaking skills more rapidly.\r\n\r\n<em>“I like working at LTL because it is a place that is always full of laughter and happy faces which makes my job a lot of fun. I <em>think interacting with locals helps students build a more functional vocabulary for daily use. I like to help students to learn about Chinese culture, understand China better and enjoy the experience of studying here</em>.”</em>\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n<strong><em><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SMP_News_SUNDAYPROFILE24.ART_1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5756" alt="LTL Chinese" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SMP_News_SUNDAYPROFILE24.ART_1-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Andreas Laimboeck</span>, School Director\r\n</em></strong>\r\n\r\nAndreas, originally from Austria, first came to China in 1999 on a university exchange program, where he fell in love with China, its people, culture and language. He afterwards studied Mandarin in Beijing and London and has lived in mainly in Beijing since 2002. Before founding LTL he worked as Sales Director Greater China for Sirona (Siemens Dental) in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<em>"Learning Chinese was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. It was also one of the best times of my life and discovering this country through first studying and then working here was - and is - an amazing experience. I enjoy helping other to explore China, to learn Mandarin, and at the same time help them to avoid some of the mistakes I made. I like working at LTL because the school is full of life and it is great to be surrounded by so many other people who are as passionate about China as I am."</em>\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/alex1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5759" alt="student advisor ltl mandarin school" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/alex1-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Alexander Krasnov</span>, Student Advisor</strong>\r\n\r\nAlex is an Israeli national who has been learning Chinese since 2005 and enjoys learning new languages in his free time.  In addition to Mandarin he today also speaks Korean, German, Italian, Hebrew and Russian. Alex graduated with an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Tel Aviv University. He is an avid fan of language learning and enjoys helping other people learn Chinese, while getting to know the fun areas of Beijing.\r\n\r\n<em>“One of the great things about LTL is that you make connections with students that are more than just student-student advisor relations, but also those of friends that enjoy their time together.</em>”\r\n\r\n[hr style=double-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n<h4><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Spotlight on our teachers</strong></span></h4>\r\nA few of our teachers explain why they enjoy sharing the Chinese language.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=10 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n<em><strong><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="旗袍" alt="" src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D-244x300.jpg" width="156" height="192" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Tiffany Xiao</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\nTiffany earned a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). She believes that learning characters, even though it may seem daunting, is crucial for the long-term journey towards fluency.\r\n\r\n<em>“I wasn’t sure what I wanted as a career until I discovered teaching Mandarin. Sev</em><em>en years later, I still love teaching as much as the day I started! I always tell my students that it’s important to be patient when learning Chinese. Just take it day by day, and you’ll be amazed at the progress you make!”</em>\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jacqueli</strong><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jacqueline.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="Jacqueline" alt="Chinese Language " src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jacqueline-223x300.jpg" width="94" height="126" /></a><strong>n</strong><strong>e Yu</strong></span>\r\n\r\nJacqueline is from Yantai (烟台) in Shandong Province (山东) and earned her Masters degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Langauge from the University of Nanjing. After work she likes to relax, either by exercising or reading a good book.\r\n\r\n<em>“I love languages and I especially love my mother tongue, Mandarin. Learning foreign languages helped me to understand different cultures and people and I want to help my students to understand China through it’s language.”\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em><strong><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/felix.jpg"><img class="alignleft " alt="felix" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/felix-225x300.jpg" width="158" height="210" /></a></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Felix Feng</span></strong>\r\n\r\nFelix earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). He believes that everyone should learn to speak Chinese. It may seem a popular to learn for the future, however it takes a long time to get fluency.\r\n\r\n<em>"I am enthusiastic, open minded and very patient teacher during class time and have six and half years experience. Outside of teaching, I like sports and reading."</em>\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6935" alt="emma" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emma.png" width="300" height="225" /><span style="font-size: large;">Emma Chen</span></strong>\r\n\r\nEmma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from the Communications University of China (CUC). Here she shares her feeling about teaching Mandarin:\r\n\r\n"I love it when people are learning Chinese and they try to read, talk, build sentences and try to write in Chinese. You can see they are really focused on learning. I really love the feeling that it gives me. It makes me really enjoy teaching Chinese.”\r\n\r\nPS:<span style="font-family: \'Lucida Sans Unicode\';">能不能找谁改一下我的</span>Chinglish<span style="font-family: \'Lucida Sans Unicode\';">，虽然很短？</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em> </em>', 'Meet the team', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1942-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 07:10:43', '2014-04-01 07:10:43', '', 1942, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/1942-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6924, 10, '2014-04-01 04:40:25', '2014-04-01 04:40:25', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Prices</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><strong>Homestay Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:40:25', '2014-04-01 04:40:25', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6931, 10, '2014-04-01 07:20:28', '2014-04-01 07:20:28', 'A few of the LTL team members introduce themselves. With a total of 30 staff members, LTL has a very family style environment, where staff, teachers and students eat lunch together at the school and often meet for dinner or drinks after school.\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n<h3></h3>\n<img class="alignleft " alt="gloria" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/gloria.png" width="300" height="225" />\n\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Gloria Hao</span>, Director of Studies</strong></em>\n\nGloria earned her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Harbin Normal University. She taught Chinese for 9 years and believes the most important thing for learning Chinese is communication with Chinese people. After learning the vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in the course, you need to create opportunities to practice and use them .\n\n<em>“Genius is 99% effort +1% talent, learning Chinese is also same!”</em>\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><em><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Hui.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="Hui" alt="" src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Hui-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a></em></strong>\n\n<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Jia Hui</span>, Immersion Specialist</em></strong>\n\nHui earned her Bachelor degree in Linguistics and English at Peking University (北大). She loves art and travelling and is herself a passionate portrait painter. She believes that an immersion program creates a pure language environment for students where they are able to develop their listening and speaking skills more rapidly.\n\n<em>“I like working at LTL because it is a place that is always full of laughter and happy faces which makes my job a lot of fun. I <em>think interacting with locals helps students build a more functional vocabulary for daily use. I like to help students to learn about Chinese culture, understand China better and enjoy the experience of studying here</em>.”</em>\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n<strong><em><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SMP_News_SUNDAYPROFILE24.ART_1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5756" alt="LTL Chinese" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SMP_News_SUNDAYPROFILE24.ART_1-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Andreas Laimboeck</span>, School Director\n</em></strong>\n\nAndreas, originally from Austria, first came to China in 1999 on a university exchange program, where he fell in love with China, its people, culture and language. He afterwards studied Mandarin in Beijing and London and has lived in mainly in Beijing since 2002. Before founding LTL he worked as Sales Director Greater China for Sirona (Siemens Dental) in Beijing.\n\n<em>"Learning Chinese was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. It was also one of the best times of my life and discovering this country through first studying and then working here was - and is - an amazing experience. I enjoy helping other to explore China, to learn Mandarin, and at the same time help them to avoid some of the mistakes I made. I like working at LTL because the school is full of life and it is great to be surrounded by so many other people who are as passionate about China as I am."</em>\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/alex1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5759" alt="student advisor ltl mandarin school" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/alex1-225x300.jpg" width="225" height="300" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Alexander Krasnov</span>, Student Advisor</strong>\n\nAlex is an Israeli national who has been learning Chinese since 2005 and enjoys learning new languages in his free time.  In addition to Mandarin he today also speaks Korean, German, Italian, Hebrew and Russian. Alex graduated with an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Tel Aviv University. He is an avid fan of language learning and enjoys helping other people learn Chinese, while getting to know the fun areas of Beijing.\n\n<em>“One of the great things about LTL is that you make connections with students that are more than just student-student advisor relations, but also those of friends that enjoy their time together.</em>”\n\n[hr style=double-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n<h4><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Spotlight on our teachers</strong></span></h4>\nA few of our teachers explain why they enjoy sharing the Chinese language.\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=10 margin_bottom=30]\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n<em><strong><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="旗袍" alt="" src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D-244x300.jpg" width="156" height="192" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Tiffany Xiao</span></strong></em>\n\nTiffany earned a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). She believes that learning characters, even though it may seem daunting, is crucial for the long-term journey towards fluency.\n\n<em>“I wasn’t sure what I wanted as a career until I discovered teaching Mandarin. Sev</em><em>en years later, I still love teaching as much as the day I started! I always tell my students that it’s important to be patient when learning Chinese. Just take it day by day, and you’ll be amazed at the progress you make!”</em>\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Jacqueli</strong><a href="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jacqueline.jpg" rel="gallery"><img class="alignleft" title="Jacqueline" alt="Chinese Language " src="http://www.dev2.livethelanguage.cn/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jacqueline-223x300.jpg" width="94" height="126" /></a><strong>n</strong><strong>e Yu</strong></span>\n\nJacqueline is from Yantai (烟台) in Shandong Province (山东) and earned her Masters degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Langauge from the University of Nanjing. After work she likes to relax, either by exercising or reading a good book.\n\n<em>“I love languages and I especially love my mother tongue, Mandarin. Learning foreign languages helped me to understand different cultures and people and I want to help my students to understand China through it’s language.”\n</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/felix.jpg"><img class="alignleft " alt="felix" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/felix-225x300.jpg" width="158" height="210" /></a></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Felix Feng</span></strong>\n\nFelix earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). He believes that everyone should learn to speak Chinese. It may seem a popular to learn for the future, however it takes a long time to get fluency.\n\n<em>"I am enthusiastic, open minded and very patient teacher during class time and have six and half years experience. Outside of teaching, I like sports and reading."</em>\n\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=30 margin_bottom=30]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6935" alt="emma" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/emma.png" width="300" height="225" /><span style="font-size: large;">Emma Chen</span></strong>\n\nEmma earned her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from the Communications University of China (CUC). Here she shares her feeling about teaching Mandarin:\n\n"I love it when people are learning Chinese and they try to read, talk, build sentences and try to write in Chinese. You can see they are really focused on learning. I really love the feeling that it gives me. It makes me really enjoy teaching Chinese.”\n\nPS:<span style="font-family: \'Lucida Sans Unicode\';">能不能找谁改一下我的</span>Chinglish<span style="font-family: \'Lucida Sans Unicode\';">，虽然很短？</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em> </em>', 'Meet the team', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1942-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 07:20:28', '2014-04-01 07:20:28', '', 1942, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/1942-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6927, 10, '2014-04-01 04:47:29', '2014-04-01 04:47:29', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;"><strong>Prices</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Homestay Option</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:47:29', '2014-04-01 04:47:29', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6929, 10, '2014-04-01 04:52:46', '2014-04-01 04:52:46', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<strong>Homestay Option</strong>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:52:46', '2014-04-01 04:52:46', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6928, 10, '2014-04-01 04:49:45', '2014-04-01 04:49:45', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float: left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;"><strong>Prices</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Homestay Option</strong></span></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;"><strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong></div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-01 04:49:45', '2014-04-01 04:49:45', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6918, 9, '2014-03-31 23:40:28', '2014-03-31 23:40:28', 'Learn Mandarin and experience the amazing history and culture hidden in bustling metropolis and beautiful ancient towns with a gap year in China. Choose from one of LTL\'s four programs, each designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience...\r\n[css3_grid id=\'ltl-gapyear\']\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">  \r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 id="study-intern">Study &amp; Intern</h1>\r\nOur Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program is ideal for those who wish to have an amazing gap year experience whilst preparing for the future. For those of you looking to get ahead and boost your CV, this is your perfect gap year in China program. Not only do you get to learn another language, you get invaluable international work experience.\r\n\r\nThe program begins with 18 weeks on Chinese language classes. You will do 20 hours of Chinese class a week, divided into 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The will be in groups of no more than 6 students to ensure you get the attention you need in the classroom to advance quickly. Group classes allow you to make quick friends so you have someone to explore the thriving social scene in Beijing or Shanghai.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6889" alt="gap-intern" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-intern.jpg" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nOnce your Chinese language program ends, your 18 week Internship program begins. LTL will strive to find you an internship placement in the industry of your choice. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about your preferred industry on an international scale and allow you to continue to practice those Chinese language skills. At the end of the 18 weeks, LTL can help you extend your Internship, should you wish to, at no extra cost.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThe preferred accommodation choice for those taking the Study &amp; Intern Gap Year Program in Beijing is the shared student apartment. This is situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into Tiananmen in the old city centre. The apartment is shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to practice your language skills and get top tips to the best spots in the city.\r\n\r\nIn Shanghai...\r\n\r\nYou can sign up for 4 weeks accommodation, after which you can extend or find your own accommodation, or if you want total piece of mind, you can sign up for accommodation in our shared apartments for your full 36 week stay. Alternatively, you are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in China.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Study and Internship.  Starting date 8th Sept 2014</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">18 wks study, 18 wks internship (option to extend internship at no extra cost)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Prices</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">No accommodation = 29,280 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ 4wks accommodation* = 32,640 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+ Full 36wks accommodation* = 44,400 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Based on stay in shared apartment small rooms. Upgrade available.</p>\r\nNB. We can be flexible on durations of study so please contact us if you have a specific request.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Intern and Study Gap Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="language-year">Chinese Language Year</h1>\r\nOur Chinese Language Year Gap Year Program consists on one full academic year of Chinese language classes. Unlike many of the colleges and Universities, LTL ensures small class sizes of no more than 6. This is incredibly important in language learning and allows you ask your teacher any questions you have and get some more individual help in the areas in which you\'re struggling. Our courses are designed to get you speaking Chinese as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe academic year is made up of two semesters, each of these lasts 18 weeks. Each week there are 20 hours of Chinese language class. The is split into 4 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The semester is broken up by a 6 week holiday which begins around Chinese New Year. This is a great opportunity for you to travel around China and practice some of the language skills you have been learning. A great gap year program for those looking to gain an invaluable skill.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6890" alt="gap-languageyear" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-languageyear.jpg" width="640" height="478" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nMany long term students who come to Beijing choose to stay in a shared student apartment. These are situated on Line 1 which takes you straight to LTL Language school for your language classes and also into the city center. The journey from the apartments to school is around 30 minutes. The apartments are shared with Chinese University students so you will be sure to have many opportunities to practice the Chinese you are learning.\r\n\r\nThere is no obligation to book your accommodation through LTL Mandarin School. You are welcome to find your own accommodation for your stay in Beijing.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Taiqi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Chinese Language Year dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nSemester 1: 8th September - 9th January\r\nSemester 2: 2nd March - 3rd July\r\n<p dir="ltr">Each semester consists of 18 weeks of 20hr week Chinese group classes in Beijing.\r\n(Totaling One Full Academic Year - 36 weeks)</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Price</strong></p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">Program with no accommodation: 39,743 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">+36weeks accommodation (Shared apartment - small room) : 69,983 CNY</p>\r\n<p dir="ltr">*Upgrades to large rooms can be provided at an extra cost.</p>\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nIf you would like any more information about our Chinese Language Year Program or a Quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button] .\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text col-big">\r\n<h1 id="full-immersion">Full Immersion Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nOur Full Immersion Gap Year Program is designed for those who really want an authentic China experience. Beginning with a group Chinese language course in Beijing and finishing with an intensive 1-on-1 Chinese language course in the ancient Chinese city of Chengde. Your group classes in Beijing are great for making friends and settling into city life. The classes are in groups of no more than 6 and are chosen to suit your level. Chengde is a completely different experience. Located in the hills two hours from Beijing, Chengde is the ancient summer vacation choice of the old Ming emperors. With so much nature, history and culture, it\'s a perfect place to relax and explore after the hustle and bustle of Beijing. The 1-on-1 intensive program is designed to improve your Chinese quickly and stop you from speaking any English! This programme will have you speaking Chinese faster than any other. All weeks consist of 20hrs of class, split into four hours a day, Monday to Friday.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img col-small"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6888" alt="gap-immersion" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-immersion-768x1024.jpeg" width="768" height="1024" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nWe have carefully selected local Chinese families in both Beijing and Chengde for you to live with. The homestay package also includes breakfast and dinner. Sitting with your family around the dinner table is a great way to practice your Chinese and grow some confidence when speaking. Many of our students have found life long friends in their homestay families and they are also a great source of information for when you want to explore the city.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation and other extras</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nAccommodation in both Beijing and Chengde is with a homestay family. You will get your own room and also be the only foreigner living in the house which is great for you Chinese language skills. In China, most socializing happens at the dinner table and eating with your homestay family will provide valuable Chinese practice, life-long memories and a great insight into Chinese life.\r\n\r\nHomestay families have apartments within the CBD area of Beijing, making travel to the LTL campus fast and convenient. Most LTL homestays are within walking distance of campus and all are within a 30 minute commute.\r\n\r\nOur homestay questionnaire form also ensures you are placed with a family compatible with your living preferences. LTL has a number of different food options available, including vegan and vegetarian Chinese homestays in Beijing.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Extras.</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are many add-ons to your  Gap Year program that be purchased either before or once you arrive in China. These include Culture classes such as Tai qi, Cooking and Mahjong. A great way to learn a little more about the wonderful culture in which you\'ll be living. For more information on these, please contact our team.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volunteer Program.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not give something back to your community whilst living in Beijing? LTL can organise for you to teach English to local migrant children at weekends in the city of Beijing. The program has been set up by an NGO to provide a free education to Chinese children who are not entitled to state education in the city. We provide this service free of charge.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Full Immersion Gap Year in China dates.  </strong><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\nThis program has 2 starting dates every month. Programs always begin on a Monday. Please contact us for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>6wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>6wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit  including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 30,692 CNY\r\n<strong>6 months Full Immersion Program:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>12wks in Beijing with Chinese group classes,</li>\r\n	<li>12wks Chengde with 1-on-1 classes,</li>\r\n	<li>Homestay accommodation in both Beijing and Chengde (breakfast and dinner*) .</li>\r\n	<li>Return train ticket from Beijing to Chengde</li>\r\n	<li>Beijing and Chengde survival kit including SIM card, maps, rental bike, bank account and much more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 60,632 CNY\r\n\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Full Immersion Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=yellow url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n<div class="row">\r\n<div class="col-text">\r\n<h1 class="blue" id="chinese-english">Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program</h1>\r\nDiscover China and have the experience of a lifetime whilst teaching English. You will spend the first month in Beijing studying the basics of the Chinese language so that you\'re well equipped for living in China for the following 4 months. You will take 20 hours of Chinese group classes a week for 4 weeks. Studying at the school will give you a great opportunity to make friends and will leave you with a little time to explore the amazing city of Beijing. The next 18 weeks you will be teaching English in one of China’s main cities. The teaching hours will be approximately 20 hours a week. Explore, discover, experience, and teach in China.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class="col-img"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6891" alt="gap-teaching" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/gap-teaching-1024x696.jpg" width="980" height="666" /></a></div>\r\n</div>\r\nThis is a great gap year option for those on a tight budget. The school you will teach at will provide you with accommodation during your time there. They will also provide you with your lunches whilst you are working and give you a monthly stipend of 2000 CNY for expenses.\r\n\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Accommodation</strong>"]\r\n\r\n<strong>Accommodation</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are 2 different options for your initial 4 weeks in Beijing whilst you undertake your Chinese language course.\r\n\r\n<strong>1. Homestay</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is a great option for those who want to get a real authentic Beijing experience. You will leave with a local family and be provided with both breakfast and dinner. All homestays are within 30 minutes from the school and are often in walking distance. If you want to absorb as much of the Chinese language as possible in these 4 weeks, a homestay is the best option for you. Chatting with your Chinese family at the dinner table is great practice!\r\n\r\n<strong>2. Shared Apartment</strong>\r\n\r\nOur slightly cheaper option is a small room in a shared apartment. This is situated in the Communications University close to Line 1 and will take around 30 minutes to get to the LTL school. The shared apartment option leaves you with lots of independence and sharing a communal space with Chinese students also gives you the chance to practice your Chinese and get top tips from the locals.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=0]\r\n\r\nThe accommodation for the second part of the Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program is provided by the school in which you\'ll be teaching and will differ slightly from school to school.\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n[toggle title="<strong>Prices and dates</strong>"]\r\n<p dir="ltr"><strong>Start dates 2014.  </strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div style="float:left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>April 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>May 12, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 2, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>June 23, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 7, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>July 21, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 4, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="float:left;">\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>August 25, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>September 15, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>October 13, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 3, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>November 24, 2014</li>\r\n	<li>December 15, 2014</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style="clear: both;">\r\n<strong>Prices</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Homestay Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks of homestay accommodation with 2 meals a day*</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 18,500 CNY\r\n</div>\r\n*Options for vegetarians, vegans and those with special dietary requirements can be provided.\r\n\r\n<strong>Shared Apartment Option</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>4 weeks in Beijing with Chinese group classes</li>\r\n	<li>4 weeks accommodation in a small room in a shared apartment</li>\r\n	<li>18 weeks in an teach English program in China with  school organised accommodation</li>\r\n	<li>Transportation from Beijing to the school where you are to teach</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPrice = 15,000 CNY\r\n\r\n[/toggle]\r\n\r\nFor more information on our Chinese &amp; English Gap Year Program or a quotation, please [button color=blue url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Contact us[/button]', 'Gap Year in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6854-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-03-31 23:40:28', '2014-03-31 23:40:28', '', 6854, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6854-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6954, 10, '2014-04-16 11:32:21', '2014-04-16 11:32:21', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' what makes it really special?</strong> In the end, curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at the Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and soon after we were taken on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums</strong> and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we started walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\nWhen I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that can beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about Koryo Tours, please visit <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">their website</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 11:32:21', '2014-04-16 11:32:21', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6955, 10, '2014-04-16 11:33:28', '2014-04-16 11:33:28', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' what makes it really special?</strong> In the end, curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at the Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and soon after we were taken on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums</strong> and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we started walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\nWhen I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that can beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information about Koryo Tours, please visit <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">their website</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 11:33:28', '2014-04-16 11:33:28', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6957, 10, '2014-04-16 11:46:51', '2014-04-16 11:46:51', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' that makes it really special?</strong> In the end, my curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying Chinese. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and we were soon on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city </strong>with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are <strong>no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever</strong> which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours also booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon, I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we began walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\nWhen I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that will beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final time of 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information about Koryo Tours, please visit <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">their website</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 11:46:51', '2014-04-16 11:46:51', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6961, 10, '2014-04-16 12:02:44', '2014-04-16 12:02:44', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' that makes it really special?</strong> In the end, my curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying Chinese. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and we were soon on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city </strong>with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are <strong>no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever</strong> which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours also booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon, I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we began walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6960" alt="mmexport1397647235467" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mmexport1397647235467-223x300.jpg" width="223" height="300" />When I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that will beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final time of 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\nFor more information about Koryo Tours, please visit <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">their website</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 12:02:44', '2014-04-16 12:02:44', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6962, 10, '2014-04-16 12:19:30', '2014-04-16 12:19:30', 'Visit North Korea, run (or watch) the very first amateur marathon in the country, and see yourself what the last real communist country on this planet is like. We leave Saturday at lunch time get into Pyoenyang after a bit more than an hour flight. After visiting the "Arch of Triumph" we check into North Korea\'s main international hotel, the Yanggakdo.\n\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/north-korea-marathon-2012-4-9-0-40-17.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6515" alt="North Korea LTL School Trip" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/north-korea-marathon-2012-4-9-0-40-17-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a>Sunday morning students will run or watch North Korea\'s first amateur marathon. Everyone can choose to either run a whole marathon, a half marathon or just watch the whole event and cheer for your fellow LTL students. Aferwards we visit the Juche tower, drive a bit through the town and then go to a local bowling alley. For the adventurous, there is a shooting range next door where you can try out your sharp shooting skills with some of the off duty soldiers who hang around there after work. Then we are off for dinner and some real North Korean nightlife with plenty of beer and local spirits.\n\nOn Monday we will do a city tour, visit the Korean War Museum, take a ride on the Pyoenyang metro and visit the Kaeson youth funfair. In the evening it is back to the hotel and after dinner we will head to the hotel\'s karaoke bar and practice our revolutionary singing skills.\n\nArrival Beijing: Tuesday 10 am\n\n<strong>Cost</strong>\n\nSaturday - Monday: 1,040 Euro (10% discount for LTL students)\n\nSaturday - Tuesday 1,140 Euro (10% disount for LTL students)\n\n<strong>Includes</strong>: flight, hotel, food, transport, local guide, marathon participation and all entry fees\n\nTo sign up, please talk to Annie at reception or email info@livethelanguage.cn\n\nPlease also visit also the website of our partner organizer, <a href="http://www.koryogroup.com/travel_Itinerary_2014_pyonyang_marathon_tour.php" target="_blank">Koryo Tours</a> for further details regarding travel to North Korea.\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>This event has now taken place. To hear all about the North Korean marathon 2014, read <a title="North Korean Marathon Experience 2014" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/pyongyang-marathon-2014/">our great article</a> from LTL student and half marathon runner Karim.</strong></span>', 'North Korea Marathon with LTL', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6511-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 12:19:30', '2014-04-16 12:19:30', '', 6511, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6511-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6963, 10, '2014-04-16 12:19:37', '2014-04-16 12:19:37', 'Visit North Korea, run (or watch) the very first amateur marathon in the country, and see yourself what the last real communist country on this planet is like. We leave Saturday at lunch time get into Pyoenyang after a bit more than an hour flight. After visiting the "Arch of Triumph" we check into North Korea\'s main international hotel, the Yanggakdo.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/north-korea-marathon-2012-4-9-0-40-17.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6515" alt="North Korea LTL School Trip" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/north-korea-marathon-2012-4-9-0-40-17-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a>Sunday morning students will run or watch North Korea\'s first amateur marathon. Everyone can choose to either run a whole marathon, a half marathon or just watch the whole event and cheer for your fellow LTL students. Aferwards we visit the Juche tower, drive a bit through the town and then go to a local bowling alley. For the adventurous, there is a shooting range next door where you can try out your sharp shooting skills with some of the off duty soldiers who hang around there after work. Then we are off for dinner and some real North Korean nightlife with plenty of beer and local spirits.\r\n\r\nOn Monday we will do a city tour, visit the Korean War Museum, take a ride on the Pyoenyang metro and visit the Kaeson youth funfair. In the evening it is back to the hotel and after dinner we will head to the hotel\'s karaoke bar and practice our revolutionary singing skills.\r\n\r\nArrival Beijing: Tuesday 10 am\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost</strong>\r\n\r\nSaturday - Monday: 1,040 Euro (10% discount for LTL students)\r\n\r\nSaturday - Tuesday 1,140 Euro (10% disount for LTL students)\r\n\r\n<strong>Includes</strong>: flight, hotel, food, transport, local guide, marathon participation and all entry fees\r\n\r\nTo sign up, please talk to Annie at reception or email info@livethelanguage.cn\r\n\r\nPlease also visit also the website of our partner organizer, <a href="http://www.koryogroup.com/travel_Itinerary_2014_pyonyang_marathon_tour.php" target="_blank">Koryo Tours</a> for further details regarding travel to North Korea.\r\n\r\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>This event has now taken place. To hear all about the North Korean marathon 2014, read <a title="North Korean Marathon Experience 2014" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/pyongyang-marathon-2014/">our great article</a> from LTL student and half marathon runner Karim.</strong></span>', 'North Korea Marathon with LTL', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6511-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 12:19:37', '2014-04-16 12:19:37', '', 6511, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6511-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6964, 2, '2014-04-16 13:55:20', '2014-04-16 13:55:20', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\n&nbsp;\n\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\n\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' that makes it really special?</strong> In the end, my curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying Chinese. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and we were soon on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\n\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city </strong>with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are <strong>no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever</strong> which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours also booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\n\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon, I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we began walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\n\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\n\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6960" alt="mmexport1397647235467" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mmexport1397647235467-223x300.jpg" width="223" height="300" />When I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that will beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final time of 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\n\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\n\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\n\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\n\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\n\nKarim ran the marathon as part of an LTL Mandarin School trip, organized in cooperation with <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">Koryo Tours</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 13:55:20', '2014-04-16 13:55:20', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6967, 2, '2014-04-17 00:35:32', '2014-04-17 00:35:32', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t it the addition \'in Pyongyang\' that makes it really special?</strong> In the end, my curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying Chinese. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and we were soon on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city </strong>with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are <strong>no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever</strong> which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours also booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon, I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we began walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6960" alt="mmexport1397647235467" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mmexport1397647235467-223x300.jpg" width="223" height="300" />When I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that will beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final time of 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr">LTL</a> organized the trip for Karim in cooperation with <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">Koryo Tours</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-17 00:35:32', '2014-04-17 00:35:32', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6965, 2, '2014-04-16 13:56:07', '2014-04-16 13:56:07', '<h2>"Have you completely lost your mind?", "Isn\'t that dangerous?", "Can\'t you just run a half-marathon somewhere else?".</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese were the most common reactions when telling people about my plans. In fact, there was barely anyone who thought going to Pyongyang, North Korea to run the first ever marathon open for foreign amateurs was a good idea, it is a communist dictatorship after all.\r\n\r\nI\'d like to think that I have not lost my mind and I had no idea how dangerous it would be. To be perfectly honest, I had no idea what to expect at all. But how would I ever find out if I didn\'t just risk it? <strong>So yes, I could run a marathon somewhere else but isn\'t the addition \'in Pyongyang\' that makes it really special?</strong> In the end, my curiosity and excitement were much stronger than any doubts I had and so on the morning of the 12th of April 2014, I found myself at Beijing Airport waiting for the plane that would take me on one of the most amazing trips I\'ve ever been on. The tour was provided by Koryo Tours and arranged through LTL Mandarin School where I am currently studying Chinese. My travel group consisted of almost 20 people from all over Asia, Europe, Canada, New Zealand and even the USA. Some were experienced runners, some were first-timers (like myself) and some just went as spectators. Everyone was very excited when the plane finally landed in Pyongyang and admittedly a bit nervous when passing customs and security controls. However, there were no complications and we were soon on our very own tour bus on a bumpy road into North Korea\'s capital.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6950" alt="__ 5" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>Pyongyang is a <strong>very</strong> <strong>unique city </strong>with big monuments, very wide and open streets, great stadiums and pictures of the former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il everywhere. There are <strong>no flashy advertisements or brand names whatsoever</strong> which found to be a very nice change from other big cities I\'ve been to. Also unusual for a city with a population of 4 million, there are barely any motorized vehicles in the streets but many pedestrians and people on bicycles. Unfortunately it is not all a tourists dream; there are areas where it is forbidden to take pictures and grey and dull residential districts with small apartment blocks. There is also a lot of agriculture. People use animals for work in the fields and women wash clothes in the river, showing the country is not nearly as developed as many other parts of Asia. Our fantastic North Korean tour guides took us along the 10km loop that we were going to run the next morning. It is a good way to get to know the city since the course goes past many of Pyongyang\'s greatest sights like the Arch of Triumph and the Rungnado May Day Stadium, which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world! Koryo Tours also booked a beautiful hotel with many facilities, perfect for us to relax before the big event.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6951" alt="__ 4" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/4-300x223.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></a>We left early on Sunday morning and were taken to a gate leading into the stadium to line up with all the other half-marathon amateurs. It was funny to see the uniformed North Korean organizers getting more and more frustrated with us chatting and standing out of line, a huge contrast to the local groups of professionals and even groups of Korean children that stood perfectly upright in straight lines without even blinking. <span style="font-size: 13px;">Since it was my very first half-marathon, I was starting to get nervous but talking to other runners helped and a</span>t 8:30 the ceremony finally started and we began walking into the stadium. <strong>It was simply breathtaking</strong>. We were told not to expect more than a couple of hundred spectators but <strong>there was not a single empty seat in the stadium!</strong> Thousands of people applauding and cheering for us as we walked on to the pitch.\r\n\r\nWhen the race started at 9:00, I started running and talking with some other guys that kept the same speed as me and not a single one has ever experienced something like this at a marathon. Even along the route, there were tons of people cheering and clapping as we ran by, children waving to us, reaching out their hands for a high-five. <strong>The incredible atmosphere spurred me on</strong> and after about six kilometers, I started going a bit faster. For me, the people were definitely the most unexpected thing about travelling to Pyongyang. None of us thought that the locals would interact much with us at all but after a while, my arm hurt more from waving than my legs from running.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6960" alt="mmexport1397647235467" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mmexport1397647235467-223x300.jpg" width="223" height="300" />When I got to about 19 kilometers, I was overtaken by a car showing the time: 1:29:xx. I never expected to be this fast and along with all the cheers, this drove me to keep going until I reached the stadium again where we ran a final lap. If anything was even better than the opening ceremony, it was that last lap. I was lucky enough to run in there almost alone and <strong>felt I had thousands of people cheering just for me</strong>. At last, I made it to the finish and was given a towel and water. I watched the other runners coming into the stadium one after the another and the spectators cheered for every single one! I don\'t think that there will be many races that will beat this. <strong>Every runner I talked to was simply overwhelmed by this race.</strong> For me the experience was made even more wonderful as I never thought I would get anywhere near my final time of 1:41:47. Although the highlight of the day was reached, we all enjoyed a great closing ceremony, delicious Korean food and a stop by the Pyongyang bowling alley, completing a truly unforgettable day for our whole group.\r\n\r\nThe next day my legs were extremely sore so I didn\'t mind the long bus tour of two and a half hours to the South Korean border, somewhere<span style="font-size: 13px;"> I looked forward to visiting. There are many soldiers walking around, one of whom took us into the very rooms right on the border where negotiations between North Korea and the UN and North Korea and the USA have taken place. It was all very interesting and we were even allowed to take pictures at times. </span>We went on to visit two Unesco World Heritage sites in North Korea after leaving the border. One of them was an ancient university, the other was the tombs of former Korean kings. Both were incredibly beautiful! I personally had no idea about any World Heritage sites in North Korea before this trip, so <strong>I was once again surprised how much this country has to offer!</strong> The scenic trip back to the capital passed through many small towns and villages where despite the poor living conditions, the incredibly friendly locals smiled, stared and waved. The trip came to an end with one final wonderful dinner in Pyongyang, accompanied by young women performing traditional Korean songs. A fantastic end to a fantastic couple of days.\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Going on this trip was <strong>one of the best decisions I ever made</strong> and no one in my tour group disagreed with me. The political situation in the country naturally causes people to be very concerned but thanks to the great tour guides at Koryo Tours, I always felt 100% safe. I think sometimes you have to take a risk to have a great story to tell!</span>\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft  wp-image-6948" alt="karim" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/karim-247x300.png" width="104" height="126" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim, Germany.</span></strong></em>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: 13px;">Karim currently spends his gap year with LTL studying <a title="Learn Chinese in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-beijing/">Chinese in Beijing</a> while living in a <a title="Chinese Homestays in Beijing" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/traveling-to-china/chinese-homestay/">Chinese homestay</a>. He will continue his <a title="Chinese immersion in Chengde" href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/learn-chinese-chengde/">Chinese course in Chengde</a> after returning from the North Korea trip.</span>\r\n\r\nKarim ran the marathon as part of an <a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr">LTL Mandarin School</a> trip to North Korea, organized in cooperation with <a title="Koryo Tours" href="http://www.koryogroup.com/" target="_blank">Koryo Tours</a>.', 'Pyongyang Marathon 2014: My first half marathon experience.', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6943-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-04-16 13:56:07', '2014-04-16 13:56:07', '', 6943, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6943-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6984, 7, '2014-05-08 01:48:33', '2014-05-08 01:48:33', '[hr style=double-line margin_top=0 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\nAll Chinese group classes in Beijing run for 6 or 12 weeks from their starting dates and meet on a fixed weekly schedule according to the following courses:\r\n\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pricing overview</span></strong>\r\n<table border="2">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Hours per week</th>\r\n<th>Class meeting schedule</th>\r\n<th>Times available</th>\r\n<th>Price (RMB) for 12 weeks</th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4</td>\r\n<td>Tues/Thur</td>\r\n<td>8-10 AM or 7-9 PM</td>\r\n<td>2,880</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6</td>\r\n<td>Mon/Wed/Fri</td>\r\n<td>8-10 AM or 7-9 PM</td>\r\n<td>4,320</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>20</td>\r\n<td>Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri</td>\r\n<td>Variable</td>\r\n<td>Duration Dependent</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\nFor a full quotation or more information please [button color=red url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=blank]Contact us[/button]\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=10 margin_bottom=10]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Upcoming classes</span></strong>\r\n<table border="2">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Start date</th>\r\n<th>Class Level</th>\r\n<th>Day</th>\r\n<th>Time</th>\r\n<th>Hr/wk</th>\r\n<th>Length of course</th>\r\n<th>Location</th>\r\n<th> May</th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style="color: #339999;"><strong>May.19,2014</strong></span></td>\r\n<td><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/levels/">A1, A1+, A2</a></td>\r\n<td>M/W/F</td>\r\n<td>7-9pm/8-10am</td>\r\n<td>6</td>\r\n<td>12 weeks</td>\r\n<td>CBD</td>\r\n<th><span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/" target="_blank">Sign up</a></strong></span></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class="alt">\r\n<td><strong><span style="color: #339999;"><strong><strong>May.26,2014</strong></strong></span></strong></td>\r\n<td><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/levels/">A1, A1+, A2</a></td>\r\n<td>M/W/F</td>\r\n<td>7-9pm/8-10am</td>\r\n<td>6</td>\r\n<td>12 weeks</td>\r\n<td>CBD</td>\r\n<th><span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong> <a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/" target="_blank">Sign up</a>Ma</strong></span></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style="color: #339999;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>May.20,2014</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></span></strong></td>\r\n<td><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/levels/">A1, A1+, A2</a></td>\r\n<td>T/Th</td>\r\n<td>7-9pm/8-10am</td>\r\n<td>4</td>\r\n<td>12 weeks</td>\r\n<td>CBD</td>\r\n<th><span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/" target="_blank">Sign up</a>June</strong></span></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class="alt">\r\n<td><span style="color: #339999;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>June.2</strong>,2014</strong></strong></strong></strong></span></td>\r\n<td><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/levels/">A1, A1+, A2</a></td>\r\n<td>M/T/W/Th/F</td>\r\n<td>Variable</td>\r\n<td>20</td>\r\n<td>Variable</td>\r\n<td>CBD</td>\r\n<th><span style="color: #ffffff;"><strong><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/" target="_blank">Sign up</a></strong></span></th>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\nFor a full quotation on a course please [button color=red url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=blank]Contact us[/button]', 'Schedules & Pricing', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2628-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-08 01:48:33', '2014-05-08 01:48:33', '', 2628, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/2628-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6992, 10, '2014-05-12 10:26:40', '2014-05-12 10:26:40', '<span style="font-size: small;">When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: small;">To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling here or living here:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very big amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you learned.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have the 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and work it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>', '6 Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:26:40', '2014-05-12 10:26:40', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6994, 10, '2014-05-12 10:28:34', '2014-05-12 10:28:34', '<h4>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h4>\r\n<h4>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling here or living here:</h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very big amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you learned.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have the 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and work it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>', '6 Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:28:34', '2014-05-12 10:28:34', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6993, 10, '2014-05-12 10:27:58', '2014-05-12 10:27:58', '<h3><span style="font-size: small;">When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</span></h3>\r\n<h3><span style="font-size: small;">To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling here or living here:</span></h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very big amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you learned.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have the 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and work it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>', '6 Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:27:58', '2014-05-12 10:27:58', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6995, 10, '2014-05-12 10:32:01', '2014-05-12 10:32:01', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\r\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling here or living here:</h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very big amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you learned.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have the 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and work it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>', '6 Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:32:01', '2014-05-12 10:32:01', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6996, 10, '2014-05-12 10:32:50', '2014-05-12 10:32:50', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\r\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling here or living here:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very big amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you learned.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have the 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and work it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>', '6 Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:32:50', '2014-05-12 10:32:50', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6997, 10, '2014-05-12 10:42:17', '2014-05-12 10:42:17', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\r\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling, studying or living here:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Pleco:</strong> Pleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very large amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you\'ve learnt.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong>MapWithMe:</strong> This app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and well worth it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe hope these help you on your Chinese adventure and if you have any other apps you would like to recommend, please comment and let us know about them.', '6 Mobile Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 10:42:17', '2014-05-12 10:42:17', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (6999, 10, '2014-05-12 11:10:07', '2014-05-12 11:10:07', '<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eleanor-test.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2422" title="eleanor-test" alt="" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eleanor-test.jpg" width="200" height="300" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>See the Real Wall</strong></span></p>\r\n Don’t feel like following the millions of package tourists to the official tourism sections of the Great Wall, that come fully equipped with souvenir shops, cable cars, slides and car parks the size of a football stadium, all built around a newly “renovated” section of the wall?\r\n\r\nLet LTL show you the Wild Wall.\r\n\r\nWe will take you to the remote Xi Shui valley, where the wall is just like it has been for hundreds of years, crumbling on the top of steep and inaccessible mountains, surrounded by forest and wilderness.\r\n\r\nInstead of tourist restaurants we eat and stay in the little farming villages around it with plenty of opportunities to use your language and explorer skills.\r\n\r\n[hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\n[toggle title="Read a review of the Great Wall Trip"]\r\n\r\n<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_0022SMALL.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3446" title="IMG_0022SMALL" alt="" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_0022SMALL-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a>I really enjoyed the great wall trip.  It was one of the highlights of my trip to Beijing.  My favorite parts were exploring the wild wall the first day and eating the amazing dinner that night.\r\n\r\nI really appreciated staying in a place far from tourists, and loved that after we started hiking up the mountain, we didn’t see any other tourists.  I had so much fun exploring the great wall, and was glad that we were able to take a different route down.   I wish I had had even more time to explore the wall.  One suggestion: start out a little earlier in the day, ask the hotel people to pack a lunch, and then carry it up the mountain and eat on the great wall.   Picnics are fun.\r\n\r\nAs for the food, I just loved the dinner we had (and the breakfast was simple but tasty).  I really liked that we were eating vegetables grown very close by.  I also liked how vegetable-heavy the meal was.  The lunch on the first day was good, but didn’t stand out to me.  I did really enjoy getting to gut a fish, and watching the man butcher the rabbit was a unique and interesting experience.  He, along with everyone we met on the trip, was friendly and accommodating.\r\n\r\nWhile I didn’t enjoy the great wall the second day quite as much as I did the first day (mostly because of the tourists), I’m still very glad we went.  It was nice to see what the wall was like when it was whole.  And, I went into the wild, non-tourist sections again so I got to explore the wild wall some more.  Ellen was absolutely right to have us get up early to beat the crowds.  When I was coming down, I noticed how many people were around.  I do wish I could have had an hour or two more there since two hours felt a little rushed.  Also, we passed a pick your own fruit orchard.  I would have enjoyed stopping there briefly, but I don’t feel strongly about this.\r\n\r\nEllen was a fantastic trip leader.  She hiked up the mountain even though it was an arduous trip, and she was very patient when we wanted more time to explore.  She asked us our preferences and was flexible when we suggested a change of plans.  The trip was very well planned and ran smoothly.  I would recommend this trip to anyone.  I had a wonderful time and am so glad I got to experience the great wall in this way!\r\n\r\n[This review was contributed by LTL student Eleanor.]\r\n\r\n[/toggle][hr style=dotted-line margin_top=20 margin_bottom=20]\r\n\r\n<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wall-small-3.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3447" title="wall-small-3" alt="" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wall-small-3.jpg" width="600" height="450" /></a>Overview</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Schedule:</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Saturday:</strong>\r\n\r\n-  depart at 9:00am from the LTL school\r\n\r\n-  11:00 we arrive at a 农家院 (farm house)  have a traditional country side lunch together and explore the village\r\n\r\n-  14:00 start the hike to the wall (15 minutes to the first watch tower)\r\n\r\n-  we get back at about 17:00 to have dinner at a local farm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sunday:</strong>\r\n\r\n-  breakfast 9:30—10:30\r\n\r\n-  10:30 departure and visit Hongluo temple\r\n\r\n-  13:00 return to Beijing\r\n\r\n-  15:00 arrival Beijing\r\n\r\n<strong>Notes:</strong>\r\n\r\n1)  Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing.\r\n2) Bring a raincoat in case of rain.\r\n3) Please bring take your fully charged mobile phone.\r\n4) Accommodation is at a local farm with guest rooms, all rooms are singles with private bathroom\r\n\r\n<strong>Availability:</strong> 24 May/ 21 Jun/ 26 July/ 23 Aug/ 20 Sept\r\n\r\n<strong>Cost:</strong>       1.000RMB/person, including accommodation, transport, guide, food and entrance tickets\r\n\r\nBook and pay with your Chinese language course and receive a <strong>10% Discount</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is not a mass tourism event, so <strong>places are limited.</strong> If you want to go, please [button color=red url=http://ltl-chinois.fr/contact-us/ target=self]Sign up[/button] early.', 'Hike the Wild Wall', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2145-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-12 11:10:07', '2014-05-12 11:10:07', '', 2145, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/2145-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (7002, 10, '2014-05-13 10:03:23', '2014-05-13 10:03:23', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling, studying or living here:</h3>\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n	<li><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7001" alt="pleco logo" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/plecoap-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" />Pleco:</strong>\nPleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very large amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you\'ve learnt.</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol start="2">\n	<li><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7003" alt="map with me app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MapsWithMeCollage-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /><strong>MapWithMe:</strong></strong>\nThis app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol start="3">\n	<li><strong><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7005" alt="cam dictionary ap" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/camdictionaryapp-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol start="4">\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7006" alt="momo chinese app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/momoapp-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol start="5">\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7007" alt="wechat app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wechatapp-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol start="6">\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7008" alt="vpn fire app china" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/vpnfireapp-150x150.jpeg" width="150" height="150" /></a>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and well worth it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\n</ol>\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe hope these help you on your Chinese adventure and if you have any other apps you would like to recommend, please comment and let us know about them.', '6 Mobile Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-autosave-v1', '', '', '2014-05-13 10:03:23', '2014-05-13 10:03:23', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (7004, 10, '2014-05-13 09:53:45', '2014-05-13 09:53:45', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\r\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling, studying or living here:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7001" alt="pleco logo" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/plecoap-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" />Pleco:</strong>\r\nPleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very large amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you\'ve learnt.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7003" alt="map with me app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MapsWithMeCollage-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /><strong>MapWithMe:</strong></strong>\r\nThis app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and well worth it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe hope these help you on your Chinese adventure and if you have any other apps you would like to recommend, please comment and let us know about them.', '6 Mobile Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-13 09:53:45', '2014-05-13 09:53:45', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (7009, 10, '2014-05-13 10:03:51', '2014-05-13 10:03:51', '<h3>When visiting China, there are a lot of intimidating experiences as a first timer. You don’t know your way around, you don’t know what to order on the menu, you’re trying to explain to the driver to go to Guǐjiē (Ghost Street – a Beijing street famous for Hotpot restaurants) but he just looks at you with a blank stare.</h3>\r\n<h3>To help you on your quest in China, we’ve decided to compile a few of the most useful mobile apps to help you on your way, whether you are travelling, studying or living here:</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong><a href="https://www.pleco.com/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7001" alt="pleco logo" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/plecoap-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a>Pleco:</strong>\r\nPleco is an advanced Chinese dictionary with a very large amount of content. It works offline and it also has a flashcards option, for you to practice what you\'ve learnt.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="https://www.pleco.com/">https://www.pleco.com/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="2">\r\n	<li><strong><a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7003" alt="map with me app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MapsWithMeCollage-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a><strong>MapWithMe:</strong></strong>\r\nThis app works for the rest of the world as well as China. If you need a map but do not have 3G or other ways to connect to the internet, this offline map is the one for you!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://mapswith.me/en/home">http://mapswith.me/en/home</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="3">\r\n	<li><strong><strong><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7005" alt="cam dictionary ap" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/camdictionaryapp-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></strong>CamDictionary:</strong> This photographic dictionary gives you 36 languages to choose from! You simply place the text you wish translate into the camera viewfinder and instantly get a translation. Extremely helpful with those pesky menus that come without photos!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary">http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camdictionary</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="4">\r\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7006" alt="momo chinese app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/momoapp-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>Momo:</strong> Momo is an app that is very good if you wish to immerse yourself in China and get to know more people here. The app shows you the closest people to your location, with whom you can start chatting, meet up and hang out together.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.immomo.com/?v=en">http://www.immomo.com/?v=en</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="5">\r\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7007" alt="wechat app" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wechatapp-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a>WeChat:</strong> After meeting the Chinese locals for the first time through the above app, you will want to keep in touch with them. The most commonly used app for keeping in touch with your friends in China is WeChat. This app allows you to chat through typing, voice or video with your Chinese friends. It also comes with a Facebook Wall-like feature called Moments – a great way to keep in touch with what your friends are doing!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/">http://www.wechat.com/en/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ol start="6">\r\n	<li><strong><a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7008" alt="vpn fire app china" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/vpnfireapp-150x150.jpeg" width="150" height="150" /></a>VPNFire:</strong> Considering China’s block on Facebook and Youtube, if you like using these sites, you better come prepared with an app that can unblock those sites. The app subscription is quite cheap and well worth it, if you cannot stop yourself from watching cat videos or just letting your friends know what you ate for breakfast!</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<a href="http://www.vpnfires.biz/">http://www.vpnfires.biz/</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe hope these help you on your Chinese adventure and if you have any other apps you would like to recommend, please comment and let us know about them.', '6 Mobile Apps to Help You in Your Adventure in China', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '6989-revision-v1', '', '', '2014-05-13 10:03:51', '2014-05-13 10:03:51', '', 6989, 'http://ltl-chinois.fr/6989-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ;
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