Course details
Start from scratch; not with tons of grammar patterns and all kinds of tedious theory, but with skills you can actually use from day 1. Our Chinese conversation course brings you what you need to start speaking Chinese as soon as humanly possible.
Course Outline
- Pronounciation: When you see a Chinese word written in normal letters, how do you pronounce it? With this skill you can use a travel dictionary and make yourself understood.
- Common Situations: We prioritize those situations that are likely to happen very frequently, so that you can start putting your newly acquired conversation skills to the test immediately. You likely order food a couple of times a day. And food is a great conversation starter. This is just one example of regularly recurring situations, whether in Singapore or in China.
- Etiquette and Culture: Even if you know how to say things in Chinese, it can be tricky to know what to say. A straight translation from English to Mandarin is often not going to be very helpful without understanding the cultural context. That is why our Chinese conversation course adds context whenever a topic is covered.
- Charachters: Now the question on your mind is probably, do I need to learn Chinese characters in this course? No. We think it’s more effective to learn basic conversation first, which is quicker to achieve.
Class Types
Group Class
Group Classes have a small class size (6 students) so that you get sufficient time and attention from our trainers. In each Group Class, we strive to create a pleasant and personal learning environment that encourages interaction and free-play.
Daily Group Class
Our Daily Group Classes are usually held in the morning and have a small class size (4 students). The class runs daily for 10 days, 2 hours per day for a total of 20 hours. Our daily group class are intended for students who cannot commit to a long learning time frame. Due to the continuous nature of the class, the student will complete a level of Conversational Mandarin course in just 20 hours. Registration are on a first come, first served basis.
Private Class
Our Private Classes are designed with flexibility in mind, for students who are unable to commit to a strict learning schedule e.g. frequent flyers or busy corporate clients. You will be assigned dedicated trainers who will help to plan and keep track of the learning schedules, and classes can be arranged at a chosen location – whether it is the office or home.
Intensive Class
Intensive Classes are intended for students who cannot commit to a long learning time frame. With this consideration in mind, we are able to customise frequent, intensive daily schedules to maximise learning within the given time constraints.
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About Yi Mandarin
Through their many years of teaching experience, Yi Mandarin language team have designed the course syllabus to be comprehensive and well-paced, supported by well-structured lesson plans for the students. Typically, you will be able to converse confidently with colleagues and native Mandarin speakers after just 24 hours of lessons.Yi Mandarin believes classroom interaction to be the key to creating a comfortable and personal environment conducive for learning. As such, our methods are designed to engage and encourage interplay among students, with relevant practice sessions worked into the lesson plans. By maintaining small class sizes, our trainers are able to devote sufficient attention to you, allowing us to keep track of your progress and any difficulties you encounter. With this optimal class size, the quality of interaction is enhanced as well.
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