All courses
Spring 2025: Beginner Mandarin – Pinyin, Pronunciation & Everyday Conversations
This course is designed for beginner Mandarin learners, with a strong focus on mastering the Pinyin system and pronunciation. It also incorporates practical daily conversations to help students build a solid language foundation and gain confidence in speaking Mandarin.
- Pronunciation Enhancement – Systematic learning of Pinyin and tones to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Practical Conversations – Covers essential topics such as ordering food, asking for directions, shopping, and discussing time and dates.
- Interactive Learning – Engaging role-playing and situational dialogues to reinforce language application.
Who Should Join: Absolute beginners or those looking to refine their pronunciation and basic conversational skills.
Period
July 12, 2025 – August 16, 2025 (6 weeks)
Time
Saturday (in-person), 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday (online), 8:00-9:00pm
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.
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Summer 2025: Intermediate Mandarin – Practical Topics for Everyday Life
Designed for both Intermediate and Introductory level students, the course offers a comprehensive exploration of various topics relevant to daily life. You’ll acquire practical language skills that you can readily apply in a diverse array of situations.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
- Mandarin for Foodies – Exploring Taiwanese Cuisine: Discover Taiwanese cuisine, learn to read recipes, and expand cooking-related vocabulary.
- Home Sweet Home – Mandarin for Housing and Accommodation: Master Mandarin communication skills for renting and real estate interactions.
- Fun in Mandarin – Movies, Hobbies, and Entertainment: Learn to discuss movies, TV shows, hobbies, and leisure activities.
- Taiwanese Board Game – Enhance speaking skills through interactive board games.
Who Should Join: Students with basic communication skills looking to improve their practical Mandarin.
Period
June 7, 2025 – June 28, 2025 (4 weeks)
Time
Saturday (in-person), 10:00am-12:00pm
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)
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Spring 2025: Advanced Mandarin – Deep Dive into Taiwanese Culture
This course takes students on an in-depth exploration of Taiwanese culture, blending historical and modern elements. Topics include tea culture, Tai Chi, hot springs, temples, traditional theater, and museums. Through discussions, videos, readings, and interactive learning, students will gain a profound understanding of Taiwan’s cultural essence while enhancing their advanced Mandarin proficiency.
Course Highlights:
- Explore Taiwan’s Tea Culture
- Understand the Five Elements Philosophy & Tai Chi
- Delve into Beitou’s Hot Spring Culture
- Visit Taipei’s Historic Cultural Districts
- Experience Taiwan’s Traditional Beliefs
- Appreciate Traditional Glove Puppetry
- Stroll Through Tamsui Old Street
- Tour the National Palace Museum
Period
June 11, 2025 – July 30, 2025 (8 weeks)
Time
Wednesday (online), 7:30-9:30pm
Location
Online
Please note
The course will be conducted primarily in Mandarin (90%)
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Spring 2025 Semester: Taiwanese Cultural Activities & Mandarin Meetup
In addition to our summer courses, we will host monthly cultural activities and Mandarin meetups from June to August! These events provide a fun and immersive way to experience Taiwanese culture while practicing Mandarin in a relaxed setting. Join us for a hands-on cultural experience and a great opportunity to connect with fellow Mandarin learners!
Schedule
Once a month, June – August (dates to be announced)
Location
New York Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354)