Adult Chinese Language Classes
Fall 2024 Registration is Now Open!
Classes Start the Week of September 30, 2024!
China Institute’s immersive group classes, led by experienced language teachers, offer a wide range of Chinese language courses at every proficiency level, from beginner to advanced. Our feature courses include but are not limited to Chinese literature, Classical Chinese, and Chinese philosophy, among many others.
This Fall, China Institute will provide both IN-PERSON and ONLINE learning options. In-person classes will be offered at CI and online classes will be via Zoom. Watch a clip of our online class.
Please note:
- Textbooks are not included in the tuition fee.
- We run small-sized classes. Registration will be closed when a class is full.
- Class schedules are subject to change. A class will be canceled if registration is low.
Contact us today for any questions regarding classes!
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Fall 2024 Course Listing
Classes Start the Week of September 30, 2024
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This course is designed for absolute beginners with little or no knowledge of Chinese Mandarin. This class will introduce the phonics of Chinese Mandarin, sounds and tones, using the pinyin Romanization system. Upon completion, students will be expected to establish a solid foundation in Chinese pronunciation (initials, vowels and most importantly, the tones). In addition, students will easily master about 50 basic Chinese characters, most of which are very commonly used to construct other characters. Students are also expected to be able to conduct short daily conversations, including greetings, expressing gratitude, and introducing oneself and others, etc.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Threshold.
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
[Online] Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 2 – December 11 (No class on November 27)
[Online] Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
October 5 – December 14 (No class on November 30)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This course is a continuation of Beginner Chinese 101. This class will continue to build on the pronunciation and tones taught in Beginning Chinese 101. In addition, this course will cover the topics of making acquaintance, describing oneself, making appointments, discussing everyday situations, asking various types of questions, making suggestions or comments, etc.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Lower Elementary, Vol.1 (Lessons 1-6).
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
[In-Person] Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 3 – December 12 (No class on November 28)
[Online] Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 1 – December 3
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This course is a continuation of Beginner Chinese 102. This class will continue to introduce new vocabulary and sentence patterns. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to communicate about daily necessities, including shopping, making a purchase, and going to the bank, among many others.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Lower Elementary, Vol.1 (Lessons 7-12).
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 3 – December 12 (No class on November 28)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This course is a continuation of Beginner Chinese 103. This class will bring students to a high beginner level. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to talk about daily activities, going to the movies, taking classes, and discussing sports.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Lower Elementary, Vol.2 (Lessons 13-17).
*Upon completion of this level, students may be eligible to take the HSK 1.
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 2 – December 11 (No class on November 27)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This course is a continuation of Beginner Chinese 104. This class will continue to introduce new vocabulary and sentence patterns. Topics to be covered include directions and locations, talking about personal skills, and describing sickness.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Lower Elementary, Vol.2 (Lessons 18-22).
*Upon completion of this level, students may be eligible to take the HSK 1.
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
September 30 – December 9 (No Class on October 14)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This class will continue to introduce new vocabulary and sentence patterns. Topics to be covered include style of clothing, making comparisons on weather, food and cities. New grammar and sentence patterns include reduplication of verbs, the complement of manner, making comparisons, among many others.
The textbook required for this course is Road to Success: Lower Elementary, Vol.2 (Lessons 23-28).
*Upon completion of this level, students may be eligible to take the HSK 2.
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon or directly from the publisher’s US office, Phoenix Tree Publishing, and enter code DSTY15 at checkout for a 15% discount at www.phoenixtree.com.
Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
September 30 – December 9 (No Class on October 14)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
This course is designed specifically for heritage Chinese students who possess speaking skills but limited reading and writing skills in Chinese. It will introduce basic vocabulary, sentence patterns and phrases, and fundamental grammar rules in Chinese. Writing is also an important part of the training in this class.
The textbook required for this course is Contemporary Chinese for Heritage Learners: An Introductory Text Simplified Character Version 2nd Edition, Lessons 1–8.
* Please purchase the required textbook(s) on Amazon.
Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
October 1 – December 3
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration
Following Heritage Chinese Beginner I, this course is designed specifically for heritage Chinese students who possess speaking skills but limited reading and writing skills in Chinese. More complex and functional vocabulary words, sentence patterns and systemic review of grammar will be practiced through reading texts on various cultural topics. Writing is also an important part of the training in this class.
The textbook required for this course is Contemporary Chinese for Heritage Learners: An Introductory Text, Simplified Character Version, 2nd Edition, L9 – 14.
Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
September 30 – December 9 (No Class on October 14)
10 sessions (20 hours)
$485 member / $525 non-member
(plus a $30 non-refundable registration fee)