Courses
Beginner Chinese Level I & 2
Course duration:
Duration: 30 hours per each level
Duration: 30 hours per each level
Prerequisites:
N/A
N/A
Course description:
Objectives and Contents
1. Develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Chinese. Start with
Pinyin and gradually develop language skills
2. Learn commonly used expressions, focus on language for real-life situations and
practical use
3. Gain an understanding of Chinese culture and linguistic context
4. Build interest and confidence in learning Chinese.
Objectives and Contents
1. Develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Chinese. Start with
Pinyin and gradually develop language skills
2. Learn commonly used expressions, focus on language for real-life situations and
practical use
3. Gain an understanding of Chinese culture and linguistic context
4. Build interest and confidence in learning Chinese.
Textbook(s) for the course:
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Elementary Chinese Level 1 & 2
Course duration:
30 hours per each level
30 hours per each level
Prerequisites:
Beginner Chinese Level I & 2
Beginner Chinese Level I & 2
Course description:
Objectives and Contents
1. Review pinyin and expand vocabulary; learn the basic structure of characters and
common radicals
2. Practice real-life conversations through role-play scenarios such as at restaurants,
hospitals, and banks, etc.
3. Learn basic grammar structures, such as subject-verb-object, question forms, and
simple tenses, compound sentences, conjunctions, and common grammatical points
4. Develop basic listening comprehension through simple dialogues, and listen to more
complex dialogues and understand language use in different contexts
Objectives and Contents
1. Review pinyin and expand vocabulary; learn the basic structure of characters and
common radicals
2. Practice real-life conversations through role-play scenarios such as at restaurants,
hospitals, and banks, etc.
3. Learn basic grammar structures, such as subject-verb-object, question forms, and
simple tenses, compound sentences, conjunctions, and common grammatical points
4. Develop basic listening comprehension through simple dialogues, and listen to more
complex dialogues and understand language use in different contexts
Textbook(s) for the course:
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Intermediate Chinese Level 1& 2
Course duration:
30 hours per each level
30 hours per each level
Prerequisites:
Elementary Chinese Level 1& 2
Elementary Chinese Level 1& 2
Course description:
Objectives and Contents
1. Vocabulary Expansion: Learn more vocabulary related to daily life and work, such as
occupations, travel, health, social issues, etc
2. Complex Grammar Structures: Learn compound sentences, relative clauses, and
adverbial clauses, mastering the use of various grammatical structures
3. Improving Speaking Fluency: Engage in deeper conversation practices, discussing
more complex issues in daily life, such as education, environment, and technology
4. Enhanced Reading Comprehension: Read longer and more complex articles, such as
news reports, stories, and cultural introductions, and understand the main ideas and
details
Objectives and Contents
1. Vocabulary Expansion: Learn more vocabulary related to daily life and work, such as
occupations, travel, health, social issues, etc
2. Complex Grammar Structures: Learn compound sentences, relative clauses, and
adverbial clauses, mastering the use of various grammatical structures
3. Improving Speaking Fluency: Engage in deeper conversation practices, discussing
more complex issues in daily life, such as education, environment, and technology
4. Enhanced Reading Comprehension: Read longer and more complex articles, such as
news reports, stories, and cultural introductions, and understand the main ideas and
details
Textbook(s) for the course:
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebook
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebook
Advanced Chinese 1 & 2
Course duration:
30 hours per each level
30 hours per each level
Prerequisites:
Intermediate Chinese 1 & 2
Intermediate Chinese 1 & 2
Course description:
Advanced Chinese Course designed for learners who already have a strong foundation
in the language and wish to refine their skills, expand vocabulary, and engage in more
complex discussions.
Objectives and Contents
1. Study complex sentence structures and grammatical phenomena, compound
sentences, mastering the use of multiple clauses and understanding subtle grammatical
distinctions in Chinese.
2. Engage in in-depth discussions, practicing expressing viewpoints on more complex
topics, learning to express oneself in public and professional settings in Chinese
3.Read longer articles, novels, and cultural materials, analyzing texts and understanding
implicit meanings within the articles
4. Learn to write longer pieces of writing, such as reviews, reports, and analyses,
focusing on language accuracy and logical expression.
Advanced Chinese Course designed for learners who already have a strong foundation
in the language and wish to refine their skills, expand vocabulary, and engage in more
complex discussions.
Objectives and Contents
1. Study complex sentence structures and grammatical phenomena, compound
sentences, mastering the use of multiple clauses and understanding subtle grammatical
distinctions in Chinese.
2. Engage in in-depth discussions, practicing expressing viewpoints on more complex
topics, learning to express oneself in public and professional settings in Chinese
3.Read longer articles, novels, and cultural materials, analyzing texts and understanding
implicit meanings within the articles
4. Learn to write longer pieces of writing, such as reviews, reports, and analyses,
focusing on language accuracy and logical expression.
Textbook(s) for the course:
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Textbooks (tba), study manuals and notebooks
Chinese Language Course for Seniors 1 & 2
Course duration:
30 hours for each level
30 hours for each level
Prerequisites:
N/A
N/A
Course description:
Objectives
1. Learn acquire basic skills for daily communication in Chinese.
2. Enhance understanding of and interest in Chinese culture.
3. Provide a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment to promote social
interaction and cognitive development.
Features
-Simple and Practical: focuses on everyday life, tailored to the practical needs of
seniors.
-Slow-Paced Instruction: The teaching pace is adjusted to consider learning speed,
with emphasis on repetition and practice.
- Highly Interactive: Incorporates group discussions, role-playing, and other
engaging activities to increase interest and participation.
Objectives
1. Learn acquire basic skills for daily communication in Chinese.
2. Enhance understanding of and interest in Chinese culture.
3. Provide a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment to promote social
interaction and cognitive development.
Features
-Simple and Practical: focuses on everyday life, tailored to the practical needs of
seniors.
-Slow-Paced Instruction: The teaching pace is adjusted to consider learning speed,
with emphasis on repetition and practice.
- Highly Interactive: Incorporates group discussions, role-playing, and other
engaging activities to increase interest and participation.
Textbook(s) for the course:
TBA
TBA
Chinese Character Writing 1& 2
Course duration:
30 hours per level
30 hours per level
Prerequisites:
N/A
N/A
Course description:
This course designed to help learners improve their ability to write Chinese characters,
recognize their structures, and understand their cultural significance. This course will
focus on stroke order, character components, and the practice of writing in various
contexts.
Course features
Format: in person
Duration: 30 hours per level
Teaching Methods: Interactive lectures, group discussions, hands-on practice
Materials: Textbooks (tba), online resources, character tracing sheets, and
notebooks
Assessments: assignments
Course Objectives and Contents
1.Basic Structure of Chinese Characters
- Understand the basic structure of Chinese characters, including radicals,
strokes, and components
- Understand character formation rules, such as ideographs and pictophonetic
characters
2. Writing Rules and Stroke Order
- Master correct writing rules for Chinese characters, including stroke order and
structure.
- Learn basic stroke order rules and practice writing simple characters
3. Writing Practice of Common Characters
- Practice writing commonly used basic characters and master their correct
writing.
- Start with basic characters and gradually practice commonly used characters,
such as numbers, greetings, etc.
4.Analyze the structure of common characters and their meanings
- Learn the cultural significance behind character forms through writing
This course designed to help learners improve their ability to write Chinese characters,
recognize their structures, and understand their cultural significance. This course will
focus on stroke order, character components, and the practice of writing in various
contexts.
Course features
Format: in person
Duration: 30 hours per level
Teaching Methods: Interactive lectures, group discussions, hands-on practice
Materials: Textbooks (tba), online resources, character tracing sheets, and
notebooks
Assessments: assignments
Course Objectives and Contents
1.Basic Structure of Chinese Characters
- Understand the basic structure of Chinese characters, including radicals,
strokes, and components
- Understand character formation rules, such as ideographs and pictophonetic
characters
2. Writing Rules and Stroke Order
- Master correct writing rules for Chinese characters, including stroke order and
structure.
- Learn basic stroke order rules and practice writing simple characters
3. Writing Practice of Common Characters
- Practice writing commonly used basic characters and master their correct
writing.
- Start with basic characters and gradually practice commonly used characters,
such as numbers, greetings, etc.
4.Analyze the structure of common characters and their meanings
- Learn the cultural significance behind character forms through writing
Textbook(s) for the course:
Textbooks (tba), online resources, character tracing sheets, and
notebooks
Textbooks (tba), online resources, character tracing sheets, and
notebooks
Chinese Calligraphy 1 & 2
Course duration:
30 hours per each level
30 hours per each level
Prerequisites:
N/A
N/A
Course description:
Course Objectives
1. Learn fundamental calligraphy techniques
2. Gain an understanding of the cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy
3. Develop patience and focus through practice
4. Create simple calligraphy works
Course Features
- Designed for those with no prior experience, starting with basic strokes and
progressing gradually
- Combines calligraphy practice with an introduction to its historical and cultural
context
- Hands-On Focus: Emphasizes practical exercises alongside theoretical learning
Course Objectives
1. Learn fundamental calligraphy techniques
2. Gain an understanding of the cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy
3. Develop patience and focus through practice
4. Create simple calligraphy works
Course Features
- Designed for those with no prior experience, starting with basic strokes and
progressing gradually
- Combines calligraphy practice with an introduction to its historical and cultural
context
- Hands-On Focus: Emphasizes practical exercises alongside theoretical learning
Textbook(s) for the course:
Brush, ink, rice paper, calligraphy worksheets, etc.
Brush, ink, rice paper, calligraphy worksheets, etc.
Beginner Chinese Painting
Course duration:
30 hours
30 hours
Prerequisites:
N/A
N/A
Course description:
Course Objectives
1. Learn basic techniques of traditional Chinese painting
2. Understand the artistic styles and cultural background of Chinese painting
3. Develop artistic expression and aesthetic appreciation
4. Create simple Chinese painting artworks
Course Features
- Combination of Tradition and Modernity: Learn traditional techniques while
encouraging creative expression
- Beginner-Friendly: Start with basic brushwork and techniques, progressing gradually
- Practice-Oriented: Focus on hands-on practice to improve skills through doing
Course Objectives
1. Learn basic techniques of traditional Chinese painting
2. Understand the artistic styles and cultural background of Chinese painting
3. Develop artistic expression and aesthetic appreciation
4. Create simple Chinese painting artworks
Course Features
- Combination of Tradition and Modernity: Learn traditional techniques while
encouraging creative expression
- Beginner-Friendly: Start with basic brushwork and techniques, progressing gradually
- Practice-Oriented: Focus on hands-on practice to improve skills through doing
Textbook(s) for the course:
Brush, ink, rice paper, paint, palette, etc.
Brush, ink, rice paper, paint, palette, etc.