Chinese Mandarin Classes in Washington, DC

Designed for students with a solid knowledge of basic grammar concepts and the ability to conduct conversations on familiar topics including at the work place. Students will be introduced to more advanced verb tenses and complex structures. Authentic materials will be used and will form the basis of classroom discussions. Text used: Integrated...

The Special Topics course is designed for students who speak Chinese at a High Intermediate to Mid Advanced level. Classes focus on improving fluency and conversational skills, expanding vocabulary on advanced topics, refining pronunciation, and fine-tuning grammar. Students will read authentic media and participate in discussions on topics related...

Intermediate III is designed for students who can apply their knowledge of grammar concepts to participate in simple conversations with reasonable accuracy. Students will be introduced to more advanced particles, sentences structures, as well as content. Students are expected to understand the gist of some cultural texts. Upon completion of the course,...

The focus of our classes is on practical spoken Mandarin taught in pinyin, with some simplified characters included for reference.  ABC's communicative method means students will be speaking and interacting in Mandarin throughout the lesson, while engaging in conversation and lively interaction all in Chinese. Required text: ...

Equivalent to HSK 6 Goals:  Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.  Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources of Chinese language, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.  Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating...

Designed for students with no prior knowledge of the language, the Beginner I courses teach how to communicate in simple everyday situations. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it also introduces basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be able to...

Designed for students with no prior knowledge of the language, the Beginner I courses teach how to communicate in simple everyday situations. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it also introduces basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be able to...

Alright, we know you can introduce yourself and make a damn good impression in Mandarin. In Chinese 2, we’ll teach you how to take the conversation further. This class is for you if you're familiar with pinyin basics, tones/pronunciation, and can say simple sentences. Level 2 is for those who are beginning to gain some understanding of the tones,...

Designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language, this course builds on the topics and communication skills taught in Beginner I. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it continues to introduce basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be...

Designed for students with some prior knowledge of the language, this course builds on the topics and communication skills taught in Beginner I. While the emphasis of the course is on developing speaking proficiency, it continues to introduce basic grammar concepts and teaches beginning reading skills. Upon completion of the course students will be...

Equivalent to HSK 2 Goals:  Can understand sentences and frequently used Chinese expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).  Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar...

Equivalent to HSK 5-6 Goals:  Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer Mandarin texts, and recognize implicit meaning.  Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.  Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.  Can produce...

Level 3 is for those who are beginning to gain some confidence in basic Mandarin as well as the initial vocabulary needed for conversation on a limited range of topics. In Level 3, the professor focuses on application of the core concepts of earlier levels, accuracy in pronunciation and conversational ability. Class will focus on developing more complex...