This Spring we are offering a wider variety of classes:
Mandarin Beginning 1 - Tuesdays 6:30-8PM, starts March 30. $100
Mandarin Beginning 2 - Tuesdays 6PM-7:30, starts March 30. $100
Mandarin Beginning 3 - Thursdays 6PM-7:30, starts Apr 1. $100
Mandarin Beginning 4 - Thursdays 7:30-9PM, starts Apr 1. $100
Mandarin Intermediate 2 - Wednesdays 6PM-7:30, starts March 31. $120
Reading and Conversation - Wednesdays 7:30-9PM, starts March 31. $120
Mandarin Beginning 1-3. This series of classes is designed to introduce you to Mandarin Chinese. We will start with the basics of pronunciation, pinyin and grammar. The focus is on communication. The materials were developed specifically for this class and are provided free of charge. The class will introduce you to the use of simple, practical sentences and is co-taught by Eric and Dannie, giving you perspectives of an accomplished learner and a native speaker.
Mandarin Intermediate 4-6. This series assumes familiarity with pinyin, as well as basic vocabulary and grammar learned in levels 1-3. We use a book that starts at the basics, so it may be well suited for those who are resuming their studies after a break. At this level you will start transitioning to Chinese characters.
Reading and Conversation. This course will use books from the Chinese Breeze series. The books are fun and written for adults who are just starting to read. The first level of the series expects readers to be familiar with 300 of the most common characters. The text is written in chinese characters (without pinyin) and new words are introduced in foot notes. The class will spend some time reviewing the language, but most of the time discussing topics raised in the story. Cecilia Shang is the teacher.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Mandarin Tutoring Available
We now have several teachers available for tutoring online and offline most hours of the day. The cost of tutoring can range from $15 per hour to $50 per hour depending on a number of factors. We apply the same principals to tutoring that we use in the classroom: Make it easy, make it memorable and make it fun :o)
We can also bring a class to your school or business.
Send us an email describing the level and delivery style and your time constraints. We will be happy to work with you to find the optimal arrangement.
We can also bring a class to your school or business.
Send us an email describing the level and delivery style and your time constraints. We will be happy to work with you to find the optimal arrangement.
Guerrilla Mandarin in Shanghai, April 2010
Join us for a unique educational adventure in Shanghai China. Learn Mandarin from real life, in the hotel, the taxi, the restaurant, the bar, the store, or bargaining your way to a rock bottom price on a fake Rolex. We provide you with the language instruction and coaching necessary to master the basics of communication for daily life. Then we drop you into real life situations with Mandarin speaking strangers. It is guaranteed to elevate your Mandarin skills to new heights.
Experience the best of both worlds: well structured and educational, but practiced in a truly authentic setting. We will enjoy life in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou while building the confidence to become self-sufficient travelers in China.
We will arrange the hotel, food and travel in china. The accommodations will be clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We will use public transportation when possible and taxis when not. Each morning we will have 2 hours of class time, to learn new vocab and warm up for the day. Then off to a target destination, be it shopping, site seeing, or maybe foot massage. We will exerience a variety of cuisines in order to broaden our knowelge of food.
The trip will depart on April 4 and return April 18.
Hotel, food, classes, etc ...$1200
Air Fare.......................$1000
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estimated total...........$2200
We will arrange hotel, food, classes and transportation costs, but you are responsible for your own air travel. The only prerequisite is a basic grasp of Mandarin, or the equivalent of one or two classes.
Experience the best of both worlds: well structured and educational, but practiced in a truly authentic setting. We will enjoy life in Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou while building the confidence to become self-sufficient travelers in China.
We will arrange the hotel, food and travel in china. The accommodations will be clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We will use public transportation when possible and taxis when not. Each morning we will have 2 hours of class time, to learn new vocab and warm up for the day. Then off to a target destination, be it shopping, site seeing, or maybe foot massage. We will exerience a variety of cuisines in order to broaden our knowelge of food.
The trip will depart on April 4 and return April 18.
Hotel, food, classes, etc ...$1200
Air Fare.......................$1000
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estimated total...........$2200
We will arrange hotel, food, classes and transportation costs, but you are responsible for your own air travel. The only prerequisite is a basic grasp of Mandarin, or the equivalent of one or two classes.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
New Methods for Learning Mandarin Chinese
The Effective Chinese Language School is committed to making it easier for you to learn Chinese. We do this by offering you a well designed course, with lots of activities in class and lots of materials to use outside of class.
We feature:
- Experienced instructors, enthusiastic about your success
- Evening classes, downtown Portland, Oregon
- Clear, well planned language instruction
- Online materials that reinforce and expand on the classroom activities
Our approach to learning is simple. We introduce the language incrementally in a way that will allow you to learn without being overwhelmed. We introduce limited number of words per week and always review and reuse previous vocabulary as we move forward. Each week you use the language in the class room in activities designed to make the language unforgettable. And between classes you can reveiw and preview the notes on our wikispace site, where you will find audio materials, fash cards, homework exercises.
This program is for people who want to use their time effectively. We make the most out of classroom time by engaging in activities that you can not do elsewhere. And providing you with a rich online experience to use between classes.
We constantly evaluate new materials and technologies for inclusion, so you can be sure you are getting the best learning environment available.
We feature:
- Experienced instructors, enthusiastic about your success
- Evening classes, downtown Portland, Oregon
- Clear, well planned language instruction
- Online materials that reinforce and expand on the classroom activities
Our approach to learning is simple. We introduce the language incrementally in a way that will allow you to learn without being overwhelmed. We introduce limited number of words per week and always review and reuse previous vocabulary as we move forward. Each week you use the language in the class room in activities designed to make the language unforgettable. And between classes you can reveiw and preview the notes on our wikispace site, where you will find audio materials, fash cards, homework exercises.
This program is for people who want to use their time effectively. We make the most out of classroom time by engaging in activities that you can not do elsewhere. And providing you with a rich online experience to use between classes.
We constantly evaluate new materials and technologies for inclusion, so you can be sure you are getting the best learning environment available.
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