Live MandarinTM Course

Your Mandarin classroom is becoming LIVETM!

  • Create real LIFE SITUATIONS that you can relate to your own experience
  • ROLE PLAY daily life situations and make real conversations starting from day one
  • INTERACT with an experienced teacher and get constructive feedback instantly

Summer Intensive - Save $ before the early-bird deadline: May 1, 2010
1st Session: July 12-23; 2nd Session: Aug 9-20. Beginner & intermediate classes available.
5 hours a day & 5 days a week, two weeks in a row, learn faster and better!

Take advantage of the lowest small-group rate at $16/hr!

Live MandarinTM Core

Live MandarinTM Core is the backbone of all of our programs, ultimately guiding learners toward different levels of Mandarin Chinese proficiency. The course is systematically designed into 15 modules in five stages and each module includes 20 hours of instruction. Students work with an experienced teacher in a small group of 2-5, practicing the language only in situations that are relevant to real life. Classes are lively with a lot of conversation and our teachers are extremely friendly and patient. You will be motivated and excited to learn more! Live MandarinTM guarantees the most satisfactory results.

Location:
  1. Downtown Toronto: 890 Yonge St, Suite 500 (Yonge/Bloor) Map
  2. North York: 200 Consumers Rd, Suite 410 (DVP & Sheppard/401) Map
Duration: 20 hours per module, 15 modules (see the graphic below)
Size: 3-6 students
Tuition: $399/module, $50 for materials
Registration:
  • $50/person, waived if registered 2 weeks before the start date
  • Register three modules of one level and enjoy a "Bundle of Saving" $100

Specification:

  • Private/semi-private lessons can be arranged upon enquiry
  • Customized lessons are available for professionals in real estate, insurance, banking/investment, accounting, legal field. $499 /level

Live MandarinTM Proficiency (300 hrs Instruction)

Survival Level (60 hours)
Goal: gain a solid foundation in Chinese phonics (pinyin) and tones; learn the most commonly used sentences and phrases; get around in a Mandarin-speaking environment without much difficulty.

Group Class Start Date: Aug-Sept Schedule
  Evening Class Weekday Class Saturday Class Sunday Class
Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
Morning
9am-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
Morning
9-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
M 1 Sep 13 Aug 24 Aug 18 Aug 14 Sep 4 Sep 12 Sep 26
M 2 Aug 16 Aug 31 Sep 8 Sep 18 Aug 28 Sep 19 Aug 28
M 3 Aug 30 Sep 14   Aug 28 Sep 25 Sep 5 Sep 26

 

Functional Level (60 hours)
Goal: converse in Mandarin with more confidence and ease in personal and professional context to satisfy basic social needs and routine needs; read simple passages in Chinese characters.

Group Class Start Date: Aug-Sep Schedule
  Evening Class Weekday Class Saturday Class Sunday Class
Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
Morning
9am-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
Morning
9-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
M 4 Sep 13 Sep 21 Open Sep 4 Sep 18   Sep 12
M 5 Aug 30 Sep 21   Sep 11 Sep 4 Sep 19  
M 6 Sep 20 Aug 31     Sep 25 Sep 26  

 

Intermediate Level (60 hours)
Goal: create language in more complex and demanding situation; deal with most subjects over the phone comfortably; participate easily in social and professional conversations; use alternative ways to express yourself.

Group Class Start Date: Apr-May Schedule
  Evening Class Weekday Class Saturday Class Sunday Class
Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
Morning
9am-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
Morning
9-12pm
Afternoon
1-4pm
M 7 Sep 13 Sep 28     Sep 25   Sep 19
M 8 Sep 20 Aug 31     Sep 18    
M 9   Sep 14       Sep 26  

 

Advanced Levels (60 hours)
Goal: communicate effectively with various audiences on a wide range of topics, such as making presentation and giving public speech; read simple passages of 800-1200 characters.

Classes start date by enquiry
 

Professional Level (60 hours)
Goal: have full command of the language; communicate fluently in all linguistic structures and a wide range of vocabulary; develop ideas and speeches clearly and coherently.

Classes start date by enquiry