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Fall 2025: Beginner Mandarin 101
This course introduces the foundations of Mandarin Chinese in a structured, curriculum-based format. Students will review Pinyin and pronunciation while beginning to learn basic sentence patterns, common vocabulary, and simple reading and writing in Traditional Chinese characters. Lessons focus on everyday topics to build communication skills and reading confidence step by step.
Who Should Join: For students who have never taken a formal Mandarin class or only have minimal exposure.
Period
Sep 13 – Dec 13, 2025 (12 weeks)
Time
(Due to overwhelming demand, we’re opening a second section of our Fall 2025 Beginner Mandarin course!)
Class 1 (Original Schedule)
• In-Person: Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Online: Wednesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Class 2 (New Schedule)
• In-Person: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Online: Tuesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
Please note
This course follows a hybrid format, with new lessons introduced during the in-person Saturday sessions and the online Wednesday sessions dedicated to review and oral practice.
🎉 Final Class & End-of-Term Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 13
Time: Final class will be extended to 3 hours
Celebration: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Planned Holiday Breaks
Columbus Day
• No in-person class: Sat, Oct 11
• No online class: Wed, Oct 15
Thanksgiving
• No in-person class: Sat, Nov 29
• No online class: Wed, Dec 3
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Fall 2025: Introductory Mandarin 201
This course continues the development of speaking and listening skills while introducing basic reading and writing in traditional characters. Students will learn to construct sentences, engage in longer conversations, and begin reading short texts.
Who Should Join: For learners who are comfortable with pinyin and can engage in basic conversations like self-introduction, ordering food, or asking for directions. For students who have completed Beginner Mandarin 101/102 or equivalent.
Period
Sep 13 – Dec 13, 2025 (12 weeks)
Time
Saturday (In-Person): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday (Online): 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
Please note
This course follows a hybrid format, with new lessons introduced during the in-person Saturday sessions and the online Wednesday sessions dedicated to review and oral practice.
🎉 Final Class & End-of-Term Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 13
Time: Final class will be extended to 3 hours
Celebration: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Planned Holiday Breaks
Columbus Day
• No in-person class: Sat, Oct 11
• No online class: Wed, Oct 15
Thanksgiving
• No in-person class: Sat, Nov 29
• No online class: Wed, Dec 3
Apply Now
Fall 2025: Intermediate Mandarin 301
This course strengthens learners’ ability to communicate in various real-life situations. Students will expand vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and develop paragraph-level speaking and writing skills.
Period
Sep 13 – Dec 13, 2025 (12 weeks)
Time
Saturday (In-Person): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday (Online): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
Please note
This course follows a hybrid format, with new lessons introduced during the in-person Saturday sessions and the online Wednesday sessions dedicated to review and oral practice.
🎉 Final Class & End-of-Term Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 13
Time: Final class will be extended to 3 hours
Celebration: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Planned Holiday Breaks
Columbus Day
• No in-person class: Sat, Oct 11
• No online class: Tue, Oct 14
Thanksgiving
• No in-person class: Sat, Nov 29
• No online class: Tue, Dec 2
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Fall 2025: Intermediate-Advanced Mandarin 351
This class focuses on higher-level discourse, including expressing opinions, comparing ideas, and interpreting texts. Materials include current events, short stories, and cultural readings.
Period
Sep 13 – Dec 13, 2025 (12 weeks)
Time
Saturday (In-Person): 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday (Online): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
Please note
This course follows a hybrid format, with new lessons introduced during the in-person Saturday sessions and the online Wednesday sessions dedicated to review and oral practice.
🎉 Final Class & End-of-Term Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 13
Time: Final class will be extended to 3 hours
Celebration: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Planned Holiday Breaks
Columbus Day
• No in-person class: Sat, Oct 11
• No online class: Wed, Oct 15
Thanksgiving
• No in-person class: Sat, Nov 29
• No online class: Wed, Dec 3
Apply Now
Fall 2025: Advanced Mandarin 402
This course is designed for advanced and heritage learners seeking to deepen their expressive skills, comprehension, and cultural literacy in Mandarin. Students will engage with authentic materials, analyze complex topics, and develop the ability to express ideas with clarity, nuance, and precision.
🗣️ The class will be conducted primarily in Mandarin (90%) to support a fully immersive and advanced learning environment.
Period
Sep 13 – Dec 13, 2025 (12 weeks)
Time
Saturday (In-Person): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday (Online): 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
Please note
This course follows a hybrid format, with new lessons introduced during the in-person Saturday sessions and the online Wednesday sessions dedicated to review and oral practice.
🎉 Final Class & End-of-Term Celebration
Date: Sat, Dec 13
Time: Final class will be extended to 3 hours
Celebration: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Planned Holiday Breaks
Columbus Day
• No in-person class: Sat, Oct 11
• No online class: Wed, Oct 15
Thanksgiving
• No in-person class: Sat, Nov 29
• No online class: Wed, Dec 3