Georgetown STARTALK TBLT-C
Georgetown STARTALK TBLT-C
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Georgetown STARTALK hosted the TBLT-C program in Summer 2025. We welcomed a cohort of students from around the United States for an invigorating week of Mandarin Chinese language study using a task-based approach.
Georgetown STARTALK hosted the TBLT-C program in Summer 2025. We welcomed a cohort of students from around the United States for an invigorating week of Mandarin Chinese language study using a task-based approach.
Read more about the structure of the program below. The collection of free materials about TBLT curriculum design and implementation is available in our Resource page.
Read more about the structure of the program below. The collection of free materials about TBLT curriculum design and implementation is available in our Resource page.
Program Timeline
Program Timeline
How is the program structured?
How is the program structured?
The Georgetown STARTALK program includes 2 parts:
Pre-Camp (July 2025, 5 hours, virtual/asynchronous)
Asynchronous modules in an online learning platform. You will receive practical guidance to promote your awareness of how to maximize the effectiveness of interacting in Chinese. You will get to meet the instructional team ahead of the camp and interact with them via discussion boards, progress reports, and a webinar on zoom.
Summer Camp (July 28 to August 1 2025, 40 hours, in-person)
Week-long in-person summer camp. Stay on campus in a private dorm. Meals, per diem and learning supplies will be provided.
Five full-day workshop sessions run by language and content specialists based around YOUR needs for learning Chinese.
Free extracurricular activities including visiting Planet Word, Smithsonian exhibits, and a meal at a Chinese restaurant in the DC area.
Receive feedback on your Chinese language progress.
The program's total time commitment per student is 45 hours.
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
You are eligible to apply for this program if you...
Are studying Chinese
Will be 18 years or older by July 2025
Are a student in grades 12-16 (high school or university) in the USA
Able to travel to Washington DC for our in-person camp week from 07/28/2025 to 08/01/2025 (funding provided).
Have some background in Chinese (at least novice-mid level)
What are the advantages?
What are the advantages?
Free for all participants!
Access to online modules with recent research on second language learning and task-based language teaching tailored for enrolled participants.
Individualized feedback from experts in language learning and teaching.
Travel stipend for round trip transportation to Washington, DC (flight, train fare, or other transit as appropriate.
Free lodging on Georgetown's campus for a 1 week, in-person summer camp.
Breakfast, coffee, lunch and snacks provided for all in-person meetings.
Per diem for incidentals during the week-long summer camp.
Field trips to a local museum and restaurant, paid for by the program including metro cards
Swag! provided during camp with Georgetown and STARTALK's logos.
Certificate of completion upon the conclusion of the summer camp.
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