📚 Course Info｜課程資訊

⏰ Course Schedule｜課程安排

When are courses offered?

Our Spring and Fall semesters typically run for 12 weeks:

• 🌸Spring: February – May
• 🍂Fall: September – December

Each week includes 3 hours of instruction:

• 📌2 hours in-person (Saturday)
• 📌1 hour online (weekday evening)

🌿 Summer Programs｜夏季課程

During the summer (typically June–August), we offer a more flexible and dynamic program format, with diverse themes and topics that vary each year.

Programs may include:

• 📌Short-term Mandarin courses (typically 4–8 weeks)
• 📌Taiwanese cultural workshops and hands-on experiences

👉 Each summer offers something different — making it a great opportunity to explore Mandarin in a fun, relaxed, and interactive way.

📘 Course Materials｜教材

Do I need to purchase textbooks in advance?

No — all textbooks and handouts are provided at no extra cost.
We use the Let’s Learn Mandarin (來學華語) series along with curated supplementary materials.

👉 This allows you to focus on learning without additional expenses.

🗓️ Attendance｜出席

What if I miss a class?

If you miss a class, please let your instructor know. They will provide materials to help you review and stay on track.

Please note that we do not offer refunds or credits for missed classes.

🌏 Cultural Programs｜文化活動

Are there additional cultural workshops?

Yes! We regularly host cultural workshops featuring Taiwanese food, festivals, and traditional arts.

These activities are designed to complement your language learning and help you experience Taiwanese culture in a more interactive way.

👉 You’ll receive event updates throughout the semester.

👥 Class Format｜課程形式

Do you offer private lessons?

Currently, we offer group classes only, designed to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment.

✍️ Writing System & Pronunciation｜書寫與發音

What writing system do you use?

We teach Traditional Chinese characters and use Pinyin as the primary pronunciation system.

Why Pinyin instead of Zhuyin?

Pinyin is widely used in the U.S. and is easier for most beginners to learn.

Both Pinyin and Zhuyin are tools to support pronunciation — not replacements for Chinese characters.

👉 Our goal is for students to read and recognize Chinese characters independently, without relying on phonetic systems.

🚀 Get Started

👉 Ready to begin your Mandarin journey?
Explore our programs or join a trial class at TCML – New York Taiwan Center.

Disclaimer: Taiwan Center reserves the right to update or modify the above policies at any time.