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China, Hangzhou, Shanghai
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Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang province in China. Famous for its picturesque scenery and rich history, Hangzhou has always been among the top tourism sites in China. It is only about 120 miles away from Shanghai, which is the largest economic and trade centre in the country and a comprehensive industrial base, as well as a famous historical and cultural city. There are numerous ways to travel to Shanghai from Hangzhou. If you would like to experience the high-speed express train between shanghai and Hangzhou, It only takes 80 minutes and costs about 10USD.
Taking a TESOL course in Hangzhou-Shanghai China
How to Apply
Fill out an application form and take that next step towards learning amidst the surreal beauty and excitement of Hangzhou Hangzhou, Shanghai, China TESOL Course Dates 14 May - 08 June 2012 11 June - 06 July 2012 23 July - 10 August 2012 13 August - 7 September 2012 10 September - 05 October 2012 08 October - 02 November 2012 05 November - 30 November 2012
2013 Course Dates:
Mar 4 -- Mar 29
Apr 1 -- Apr 26 Apr 29 -- May 24 Jun 3 -- Jun 28 Jul 1 -- Jul 26 Jul 29 -- Aug 23 Sep 9 -- Oct 4 Oct 7 -- Nov 1 Nov 4 -- Nov 29
Course Fee
- US$ 500 - Non refundable deposit plus
- US$ 890 - Final payment (excluding accommodation), or - US$ 1,020 - Final payment (including shared accommodation), or - US$ 1,090 - Final payment (including individual accommodation) Total fees:
US$ 1,390 (deposit + final payment excluding accommodation)
US$ 1,520 (deposit + final payment including shared accommodation) US$ 1,590 (deposit + final payment including individual accommodation)
This amount includes tuition, course materials, certification and moderation fees.
 
The West Lake is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. In this scenic area, Solitary Hill, the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Ling Yin Temple are probably the most frequently visited attractions. The "Ten West Lake Prospects" have been specially selected to give the visitor outstanding views of the lake, mountains and monuments.
A number of national museums can be found in Hangzhou and are representative of Chinese culture. Fine examples are the National Silk Museum and National Tea Museum. Along with the other museums in Hangzhou, they provide a fascinating insight into the history of Chinese traditional products. 
Hangzhou dishes are noted for their elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking and refreshing taste. Beggar's Chicken (a chicken baked in clay), West Lake Fish in Sweet Sour Source (vinegar coated fish fresh caught from the lake), Dongpo Pork (braised pork) and Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea are well-known. The shopping environment in Hangzhou is exciting and convenient too. At night Hangzhou has much to offer and teahouses and various kinds of pubs are both plentiful and popular.
If you have ever heard of an old Chinese saying about Hangzhou and Suzhou. "Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below", you may like to check it out too, the amazing Garden City---Suzhou. It takes about less than 2 hrs by bus to get there from Hangzhou, and costs 10USD. Why • One of the most historical and cultural spots in China, amazing West Lake and a number of museum. • Easy access to the outside world by all means of transport: ocean, offshore and inland water shipping, high way and railroad transport, air flights etc. • No food expense during the training course. Delicious meals provided by our host school GLV free of charge, 3 meals from Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. • Clean hotel rooms offered for a cheap price, only 200USD/4weeks. • A wealth of outdoor and cultural activities • Free internet wireless service inside the classroom and dorm building. • Hangzhou has some of the best night life in China • Study Chinese for an affordable rate • Course orientation and welcome dinner • A great environment for your one month stay on the campus of our host school GLV, where you meet many adult Chinese students from different region of China willing to make friends with foreigners.. • Convenient weekend trips to Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing and many Ancient towns in the neighbor area, such as Zhouzhuang water town, Shaoxing etc… Who • Your fellow students come from many countries on many continents • Your teacher trainers are some of the most experienced and well-trained in the industry • Your support staff is extremely helpful, courteous and will assist you with whatever you need • The locals are peaceful, friendly people who generally like spending time with foreigners Hangzhou-Shanghai, China Staff  Susan BaiCourse Administrator and Trainer I started learning English as a Foreign Language in middle school in my hometown in Inner Mongolia. As a young girl the English language fascinated me so much that I chose English Education as my major for university. I then started teaching English in a primary school after graduation in August 1999. Over the past 11 years, the various organizations and institutions I have worked with have given me a 360 degree exposure to the language teaching profession. I have taught and trained children, adolescents, adults and professionals. From the stand point of the organization, I have worked with highly reputed Chinese as well as multinational institutions. My professional development has been honed by training and application of multiple methods, syllabi, techniques and materials. My parallel personal development has been shaped by interactions with management, colleagues and trainees from across the globe. I joined TEFL International in 2009 and set up the Shanghai Centre. I worked in Shanghai for a year before the centre was relocated to Hangzhou. Having personally experienced many years of learning and teaching English as a foreign language, I have acquired professional knowledge and skills related to Second Language Teaching and Acquisition. Such journey has also helped me tremendously to be a qualified and effective trainer for TEFL International. I’m always interested in learning different languages and cultures through stamp collecting, travelling, cooking and books. I enjoy a nice movie, good company, food and a cup of wine after work. I have a great interest in cultural exchange. Bing a bridge between the east and west gives me great pleasure and achievement both in and outside a classroom. I have travelled throughout China and to parts of Thailand, Lao, Cambodia and India. I wish I have a chance to visit an English speaking country some day. I believe everyone has the potential and power to rise to the challenges and opportunities tomorrow has to offer.  Charmaine Barretto – TrainerI hail from Incredible India – a land characterized with diversity, spirituality and culture. I have both a Bachelors as well as a Masters degree in Economics and have spent 18 years working in the Banking and Financial Services Industry, for reputed multinational organizations. My journey to the classroom began at the training centres of the banks I worked with , where I discovered my love for teaching. Making a break from the World of Finance was not an easy decision. To test the waters I did a short stint at Pueblo Ingles, Spain, an organization which conducts English Immersion residential programmes for Spanish professionals from every field – lawyers, doctors, government bureaucrats and management cadres. The experience was extremely fulfilling and a year later I decided to pursue English Language Training as a career. I acquired my TEFL certification in Shanghai, China, and moved on the become a TEFL Trainer. With 18 years of experience in the service industry, I have interacted with people across the entire spectrum of humanity – businessmen, lawyers, doctors, teachers, students, parents and people from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Having been to 34 countries around the globe, I am widely travelled and also widely read – this makes it easy for me to bond with people and blend into a multi-cultural environment. I speak 5 languages and hence am fully sensitized to the needs of a language classroom from both the teacher’s as well as the student’s perspective. A extravert by nature who enjoys meeting and interacting with people – what better place to be in than a TEFL Classroom ! .jpg) Robert Ayres – GLV Academic DirectorRobert is Australian and studied journalism at RMIT University in Melbourne . He has travelled around the world twice which fuelled his love for travelling and meeting people. Teaching English was the perfect career-change choice. He taught pronunciation to Asian students whilst deciding where to teach overseas. He chose China for its amazing history and the mystique of its people. He taught at Xiaolan Government schools before coming to GLV. He loves the Chinese lifestyle and is learning Mandarin because he plans to stay a while.
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