English Improvement Program China
- Are you willing to make an eternal difference in China?
- Are you willing to give up three weeks of your summer?
- Are you willing to make friends with Chinese English speaking university students?
- Are you willing to learn a little Chinese language, calligraphy, cooking, and tai qi?
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If you can answer YES to these questions, then God must be calling you to serve as a short-term representative in China!
Christian students are welcomed to China to help people with their English skills and to study Chinese culture. As such you have a chance to interact with Chinese students; many have never met Christians before. Your Christian lifestyle will speak volumes to them and that sets up the opportunities to witness of God’s leading in your life.
You will be involved in morning classes learning Chinese language, calligraphy, art, history, etc. The rest of the day will be spent with Chinese college students having more fun through planned and impromptu recreational and social activities. There’ll even be a Christmas party!
In addition, there will be an opportunity to practice what you have learned in Beijing by being a Christian example of Jesus love by talking with other Chinese. Climb the Great Wall, walk in Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City, see an acrobatic show, and shop in the famous silk market, at all times being an example of Christ to those around you. God will use you, if you place your self in His hands for service.
STUDENT PROJECTS FOR SUMMER 2008 AS FOLLOWS:
All need a Passport that is good for at least six (6 Months) after you are planning to leave China. Example if you will leave China in August 2008, your passport must be good until after January 2009.
Dates given are for the departure and return to the USA.
Costs reflects food, housing, transportation to teaching site, Chinese visa, medical insurance, VFC program supplies and incidental VFC costs.
Bonner Scholar, China is an approved summer experience for your program.
One month to one year assignments are available. College and High School assignments are available. Volunteers must be flexible and follow Volunteer for China guidelines while on the field. Stipend, some airfare and housing may be provided at many teaching sites.
June 22 to August 24: Within these dates are 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 week conversational English programs teaching senior high school students and/or college students and/or Chinese English teachers in the Changzhi area of north central China. These students need better English skills in order to pass the upcoming university entrance exam. Share your God-given gift of English with them as you model Christ in the classroom. Cost $1100 for 3 weeks and an additional $ 100 for each additional week that you teach, plus round trip air ticket to China.
July 5 to August 4: Teach conversational English to Chinese, middle school teachers during the Summer English Program (SEP) co-sponsored by Amity Foundation. A curriculum notebook is provided. You will serve on a team of at least 3 other teachers. Cost $ 1630 plus round trip air ticket to China.
July 8 to 27: Medical/nursing/science students and professionals are invited to join a team to lead basic workshops in your fields of interest to Chinese medical/nursing/dental students at a medical college. Cost $1100 plus round trip air ticket to China.
July 8 to July 27 : Participate/study in a College Student English Improvement Program (EIP) program of about 3 weeks. No tests or homework! Be a student of Chinese language and culture each morning, then be a teacher/friend to Chinese university students in the afternoons and evenings. Making friends and building relationships is at the heart of this experience. Approximate cost is $1100 plus round trip air ticket to China.
July for three weeks: Teach conversational English at a Chinese Bible School. Room and food is provided. Volunteers must be two men, or two women or a married couple, because of accomodations. Volunteers must be flexible and willing to make changes as the program develops. Dates to be set by the volunteers and VFC. Students will be from the Bible School and from the community.
July 10 to August 3 and August1 to August 24: This program has two (2), 3 week terms. Volunteers may teach one or both terms. Volunteers will teach conversational English as part of a social ministry program run by the Chinese YMCA and local Christian Church. Volunteers must be flexible and willing to make changes as the program develops. Be willing to share your God-given gift of English with students as you model Christ in the classroom. Food is provided by the YMCA. Cost approximately $1000 plus round trip air ticket to China.
Attendance at the local Chinese Christian church will provide you with a first hand experience of the growth of the church in China. In all projects, making friends is an open door to sharing your faith. We are careful to obey all laws of China and share our faith within those guidelines.
A VALID U.S. PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROJECTS.
APPLY FOR ONE ASAP!
NOTE: Age is not a limiting factor. Very good health is required since you will be working in hot, humid, non-air conditioned rooms. Willingness to work in those conditions, flexibility to adjust, and cooperation with the team facilitator are requirements for service.
