Chinese   

Class Overview

Learn basic Chinese! In this weekly class, you will learn basic Chinese characters, vocabulary and expressions commonly used in everyday life. Practice pronunciation, tones, reading and writing as well as essential grammar. This class will prepare you to build basic Chinese conversational skills in familiar topics. You will also have the opportunity explore traditional and modern Chinese cultures. No prior knowledge and experience is required.  

Learning Outcomes

• be able to read, write, pronounce, speak and listen to basic Chinese 
• identify first essential action words
• write and read basic Chinese characters
• learn daily vocabulary and expressions in real life situations
• read and comprehend short passages written in Chinese characters 
• practice sounds, tones and grammatical constructions 
• explore traditional and modern Chinese cultures outside/inside the U.S 

Recommended Textbook

Integrated Chinese 4th Edition, Volume 1 Textbook (Simplified Chinese), ISBN: 9781622911356.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone who is interested in Chinese language and culture.
• Travelers, business people, friends and family of Chinese speakers, and anyone else wanting to learn Chinese.
• This class is a perfect choice for people who have never learned or have a very limited knowledge of the language -- no prior knowledge or experience is required.

Class Overview

Do you want to learn Chinese but have no time to commute to a school? This class is designed for anyone who wishes to learn practical Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) from their home or office. In this class, students will meet and interact with the instructor and other like-minded classmates. Students will learn basic Chinese characters, vocabulary and expressions in everyday life. During class time, students will be practicing pronouncing, reading and writing Chinese as well as learning essential grammar. This class prepares students build basic Chinese conversational skills in familiar topics. Students will also enjoy exploring traditional and modern Chinese cultures. You will use a video conferencing system through our learning management system (LMS), called Canvas, to connect with your instructor and classmates, and to access course content throughout the quarter. A portion of this course may be recorded for learning and review during the course, and the files will be deleted after the end of the course. A personal computer with a camera and microphone is required. 

Learning Objectives

• identify the first essential action words
• write and read basic Chinese characters
• learn daily vocabulary and expressions in real-life situations
• read and comprehend short passages written in Chinese characters 
• practice sounds, tones and grammatical constructions 
• explore traditional and modern Chinese cultures outside/inside the U.S 

Recommended Textbook 

Integrated Chinese 4th Edition, Volume 1 Textbook (Simplified Chinese), ISBN: 9781622911356.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: 1 quarter (20 hours) of Chinese study or the equivalent

• Anyone who has completed Chinese – Level 1 or has studied one quarter (20 hours) of Chinese or the equivalent
• Chinese language students who would like to improve their essential Chinese conversational skills

Class Overview

Continue learning everyday Chinese vocabulary and expressions in this interactive class! 

Improve your fluency in chinese, using both verbal and written communication skills, while exploring traditional and modern Chinese culture. Become acquainted with the essentials of Chinese grammar and continue learning to read and write Chinese characters. 

This class is designed for Chinese language students who have completed 2 quarters (40 hours) of Chinese study or the equivalent.

Learning Objectives

• improved reading/writing skills in Chinese
• more vocabulary and phrases
• be able to recognize and use idiomatic expressions
• learned more essential grammar
• advanced fluency of conversational skills 

Textbook Needed

Integrated Chinese 4th Edition, Volume 1 Textbook (Simplified Chinese), ISBN: 9781622911356.

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

Prerequisites: Two quarters (40 hours) of Chinese study or equivalent

• Chinese language students interested in continuing to learn Chinese language and culture
• Students who would like to improve their conversational fluency in Chinese