Monthly Archives: December 2025

Flushing Immersion Weekend March 27-29, 2026

The Columbus School of Chinese is excited to announce our next Chinese Immersion Weekend in Flushing, New York, March 27-29, 2026!

This three-day program is an immersive Chinese language and culture experience for students who have completed Beginner I and above.

The instructional fee is $550. Spots are limited to 8 students. To register or for more information, please email info@columbusschoolofchinese.com as soon as possible. Payment is due on or before January 19, 2026.

About Flushing and the program:

Flushing, located in Queens, New York, boasts one of the largest Chinese communities outside of China. The Flushing provides learners with authentic opportunities to practice their language and cultural skills, apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and become more comfortable with life in a Chinese environment.

CSC language and culture experts will guide students through real-life scenarios and cultural experiences that will ultimately leave learners with greater confidence in their language ability and deeper, practical understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Participants will interact in Chinese with native speakers in a variety of settings. For example:

  • Purchase items through bargaining;
  • Ask for directions;
  • Order food and interact with restaurant staff;
  • Experience a Chinese style banquet;
  • Prepare and present oral reports;
  • Participate in Chinese recreational activities, and more.

Past Student Testimonials:

“I enjoyed our immersion trip to Flushing, NY. I was forced to use Chinese in order to communicate. This trip has strengthened my excitement for learning Chinese.” – Raju, Flushing Trip Participant

“Take it from someone who’s been there. You don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to improve your Chinese!”
– Brian, Flushing Trip Participant

New Online Mandarin Class Starting January 6, 2026

CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm ET, January 6 – March 10, 2026.

Online Course Features:

  • Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
  • Class recordings provided for review
  • Course book and audio included
  • Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
  • Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
  • Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
  • Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $260. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

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