Description

Advanced Long-Term Mandarin Program (Online via Zoom or On-Campus in Xi’an)

This is a three-year intensive Mandarin learning program designed for learners who aim to achieve fluency and deep cultural understanding. The course combines professional 1-on-1 instruction with guided self-study, following the New Practical Chinese Reader (NPCR) series through Book 6.

Program Structure:

• 🕒 Duration: 3 years (long-term study)

• 📚 Weekly Schedule: 8 hours of 1-on-1 instruction + 10 hours of self-study

• 🏫 Study Mode: Online (Zoom classes) or On-campus in Xi’an

• 🌏 Learning Focus: Chinese character literacy, cultural insight, writing logic, and communication structure

Learning Outcomes (After completing NPCR Book 6):

1. Communicate with Chinese speakers using complex and structured language, expressing ideas and emotions clearly and naturally.

2. Understand conversations that involve narration, description, and argumentation on most social and academic topics, and grasp speakers’ intentions.

3. Read and comprehend articles over 2,500 words, identify key ideas, and retell content accurately and concisely.

4. Develop sensitivity to Chinese communication styles, cultural logic, and thought patterns, recognizing cultural nuances in dialogue.

Recommended Study Options:

• 🎓 Full 1-on-1 Program: 8 hours per week with native instructors

• 🤝 Combination Program: 4 hours of 1-on-1 + 4 hours of small-group (2–3 students) sessions

This long-term program builds both linguistic mastery and cultural fluency — empowering learners to think, express, and connect deeply in Chinese.