Fun Mandarin
...a new adventure!
Emerging Learners
Parented Class
TBD
Make learning Mandarin fun for little ones through songs, games, and crafts!
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Master 165 of the most commonly used words
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Basic sentence structures
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25 Chinese nursery rhymes
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Bond with your toddlers through learning Chinese together
Basic Characters Class
Saturdays 9:45-10:45 am
After this class, kids will be able to identify the most common Chinese characters, reading basic Chinese sentences and simple stories
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Identifying 100+ most commonly used characters
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Application through simple reading and exercises
Growing Learners
Pinyin Class
Saturdays 9:00-9:40am
*RECOMMENDED for all beginners prior to Mandarin 1
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Learn the Chinese phonetic system (crucial for reading and pronunciation)
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Basic introduction to reading and writing
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Learn typing in Chinese
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Vocab: 175 words
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Ability to make phrases and sentences in Chinese
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Simple reading comprehension and basic writing
Topics: date, age, phone numbers, family, self introduction, occupation, transportation, time, colors, clothing, body parts
Saturdays 12:30-2:00 pm
Mandarin 1
(beginner)
Saturdays 2:05-3:35 pm
Mandarin 2
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Vocab: 286 words
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Translate simple sentences
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Ability to describe interests and hobbies
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Shop and order food in Chinese
Topics: countries, languages, making phone calls, sickness, weather, hobbies, fruits and vegetables, the house, furniture, neighborhood
Mature Learners
Mandarin 3
TBD
Saturdays 3:40-4:55 pm
Mandarin 4
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Vocab: 341 words
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Ability to read short paragraphs and excerpts
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Translate from English to Chinese and vice versa
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Compose letters and short essays in Chinese
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Describe the weather, taste of food and personal timetable
Topics: seasons, occupation, hobbies, school, stationary, grocery shopping, snacks, dining out, the community
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Vocab: 394 words
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Ability to read and understand excerpts relating to Chinese culture
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Describe people (personality and appearance)
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Insight into Chinese festivals and culture
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Different writing forms (diary entry, report, essays)
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Students will be able to take the HSK 4 test upon completion of this course
Topics: appearance, personality, daily routine, chores, pets, school activities, holidays, vacation, accidents
