LET'S LEARN CHINESE
We want to introduce you to Chinese culture while teaching you how to speak and read Mandarin (Standard Chinese) or Fukien. We believe that language study is greatly enhanced by an understanding of the culture in which the language is spoken—this is what sets us apart from other Chinese language schools. While fostering a community atmosphere, we offer affordable day lessons, group or private lessons for foreigners committed to learning, maintaining, or improving their Mandarin skills.
A. Speaking, Conversing & Listening Comprehension
Using a variety of teaching materials in interactive group classes of no more than 8 students, we will teach you everything you need to speak and understand Mandarin. In addition to a solid foundation in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, we emphasize conversation and listening comprehension practice. |
B. Characters
Because
we believe early exposure to characters (in addition to pinyin) is vital to a
true understanding of Mandarin, we begin introducing students to characters at
the beginning level of their language study. By the time they finish the
beginner level, students will have been exposed to 30-50 characters. After the
intermediate level, students will know approximately 300 characters. This means
that serious students will be able to read basic Chinese at the level when most
schools are just beginning to introduce students to characters! We also offer a
twice-weekly “characters only” class for students interested in accelerating or
improving their knowledge of characters.
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C. Chinese Culture
Finally, we incorporate lessons in culture, teaching students about Chinese cultural events, history, and geography. Taking into account the students’ level of familiarity with China, a typical lesson might focus on Chinese etiquette, the significance of certain holidays, or how the Chinese name their children. At the advanced levels, students will learn more about the history and geography of China. We believe your time in China will be more meaningful and your language u everything you need to speak and understand Mandarin. In addition to a solid foundation in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, we emphasize conversation and listening comprehension practice.
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