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4. PRODUCTS 4.1. Mandarin Courses

Courses with teaching programs dedicated to children between the ages of 3 and 5-6; these programs will include activities aimed at developing the vocabulary of the students; these activities and programs are well adapted to the cognitive abilities of the students are matched to the skills they develop in school. We work with them with games, songs and different activities that will help them learn the language in a fun environment and develop their motor and cognitive skills.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by months and the periodicity of the class will be twice a week; this will all depend on the selection of the books and materials to be used in class.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $150.00 MXN 4.1.2. Kids-A program

For kids ages 6 to 9, this program continues from the basis set in previous program; however, it is suitable for new students and continues to develop the vocabulary of the student. Introduces more exercises in grammar and reading. The student becomes more involved with complete sentences, rather than single words. Student continues to familiarize with new concepts, related to their everyday life.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by months and the periodicity of the class will be twice a week; this will all depend on the selection of the books and materials to be used in class.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $150.00 MXN

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4.1.3. Kids-B program

For kids ages 10 to 13, the program has evolved into conversation principles, the students is becoming familiar with simple short sentences that can be used as part of conversations. Can describe their environment and interact with others. Student continues to familiarize with new concepts, related to their everyday life.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by months and the periodicity of the class will be twice a week; this will all depend on the selection of the books and materials to be used in class.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $150.00 MXN 4.1.4. Teens program

For kids ages 14 to 17, Students are more comfortable in the use of language; their basic vocabulary is settled and can now evolve into more complex and elaborate expressions and sentences. The concept of time and position becomes part of the expressions used by the student.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by months and the periodicity of the class will be twice a week; this will all depend on the selection of the books and materials to be used in class.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $150.00 MXN 4.1.5. Adults program

Designed for students on the ages of 18 and above. Here is where the programs divide, students with previous experience learning mandarin can now move to further levels; however new students can join basic level. Materials are different now, more attractive for adults. The topics are now focused, from the beginning, on everyday activities and language. In this program, vocabulary and grammar comes together, as well as conversation skills.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by months or trimesters, and the

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periodicity of the class will be twice a week during weekdays, and once a week on weekends;

this will be determined by the selection of the books and materials to be used in class.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $150.00 MXN

4.2. Private Lessons

Private lessons are designed to satisfy the needs of the customer. The schedule and duration will be agreed between the customer and the professor. Additionally, the topic or topics of the class will be agreed before starting the program, a new program will be designed specifically for the student every time. Private lessons will be used for students with time restrictions, who are not able of joining the regular courses; for new students who wish to join a latter course and want to have a leveling course before starting the regular course; and people who have upcoming trips to Chinese-speaking countries and wish to have preparation before their trip in basic communication.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by weeks or number of total classes, and the periodicity of the class will be agreed between the customer and the teacher.

The price per hour-class that is estimated is: $400.00 MXN

4.3. Mandarin Courses for Schools

Another potential stream of revenues for the institution, especially in the beginning of the operations will be the installation of mandarin courses designed for the curriculum of schools.

The characteristics and objectives will be determined by the grade and ages of the students, they will be part of their regular courses. The duration and effective time of class will be agreed between the institutions and the costs will be determined by the number of hours-class by month, paid every month.

The suggested method for implementing this service is to be part of the classes the students take regularly. The prices and schedules will be agreed among the parties and will be charged by

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month, by group, according to the school year.

4.4. Mandarin Courses for Companies

Corses for companies will have similar characteristics to the private lessons, it can be agreed to take the classes in the center or the company offices. The content of the classes will also be determined by the objectives that the company pursues for learning mandarin.

It is most likely that this course is going to be divided by weeks or number of total classes, and the periodicity of the class will be agreed between the customer and the teacher. A schedule will be put together in common agreement between the parts as well as the objectives of the course.

With this information, the duration and methodology will be determined.

The prices and schedules will be agreed among the parties and will be charged in multiple exhibitions according to the agreed characteristics of the course.

4.5. Summer Courses in Taiwan

The summer courses in Taiwan is a joint effort between our institution, the Taiwan representatives in Mexico and one out of many Universities in Taiwan. Past experiences have shown us that the programs in Tamkang University, Mingchuan University and Shihjian University have competitive and attractive summer programs. During the program, the student will be guided by personnel of our institution as well as the university guides. The student will strengthen their abilities in the language and know about the culture of Taiwan. The program will include accommodation, Chinese lessons and guidance overall, including travel assistance, airplane ticket booking, adaptation to the culture and communication with the families.

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