Contact: Carla Kearns
TLI – THE MANDARIN SCHOOL
t: +1.416.710.7166
f: +1.416.352.5741
w: http://www.themandarinschool.com 
e: info@themanadarinschool.com        

Press Release, June 19, 2006

TLI, a pioneer in Chinese Language Training, launches its first Canadian institute in downtown Toronto.

TLI has worked with Chambers of Commerce and multinational corporations worldwide, and over 100,000 students have graduated from its programs.

On June 26, 2006, TLI opens its first Canadian institute in downtown Toronto for business professionals: TLI – The Mandarin School in Toronto: http://www.themandarinschool.com.

TLI – The Mandarin School in Toronto’s unique programs emphasize practical, functional Chinese language acquisition through its student-centric approach and Direct teaching methods.   In addition to its new Toronto location, it has locations in Mainland China, Taiwan, Tokyo, and California.
 
Group classes are offered at levels ranging from absolute beginner to advanced for those who wish to attain fluency, or those who simply want to be able to communicate in social and business situations.  Group classes are offered during the weekday, at lunch, in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate the busy schedules of its students.  Private and Corporate classes are also available upon request. 
 
Through its proven & proprietary course materials & methodology, TLI – The Mandarin School in Toronto enables dedicated students to master fluency – where they can watch Chinese TV shows and deliver speeches spontaneously – upon completion of 600 course hours of study.
 
Alternatively, for those who wish to master a practical proficiency level in Chinese, there is a fast-track 80-hour program.  This program provides graduates with intensive training to become skilled at making introductions, travel plans, engaging in social/business scenarios, shopping, dining, and making phone calls.  Upon graduation, students are able to function independently in a Chinese-speaking environment and engage comfortably with Chinese business associates and friends.
 
Carla Kearns, the principal of TLI – The Mandarin School in Toronto, is enthusiastic about TLI’s benefits.  “TLI – The Mandarin School in Toronto recognizes the fact that an increasing number of Canadians understand that to be competitive in the global marketplace, they require competency of this language and culture of the future.
 
“In my years of studying Mandarin, TLI’s approach is simply the most effective.  Instead of dissecting grammar and forcing beginners to master characters that they may never use, this curriculum has students speaking Mandarin with confidence within a matter of months.”