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:
- Downtown Toronto: 890 Yonge St, Suite 500 (Yonge/Bloor) Map
- 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
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Evening Class
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Weekday Class
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Saturday Class
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Sunday Class
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Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
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Morning
9am-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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Morning
9-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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M 1
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Sep 13
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Aug 24
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Aug 18
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Aug 14
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Sep 4
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Sep 12
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Sep 26
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M 2
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Aug 16
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Aug 31
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Sep 8
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Sep 18
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Aug 28
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Sep 19
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Aug 28
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M 3
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Aug 30
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Sep 14
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Aug 28
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Sep 25
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Sep 5
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Sep 26
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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
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Evening Class
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Weekday Class
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Saturday Class
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Sunday Class
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Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
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Morning
9am-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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Morning
9-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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M 4
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Sep 13
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Sep 21
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Open
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Sep 4
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Sep 18
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Sep 12
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M 5
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Aug 30
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Sep 21
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Sep 11
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Sep 4
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Sep 19
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M 6
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Sep 20
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Aug 31
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Sep 25
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Sep 26
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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
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Evening Class
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Weekday Class
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Saturday Class
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Sunday Class
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Mon/Wed
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
6:30-8:30pm
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Tue/Thu
9am-12pm
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Morning
9am-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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Morning
9-12pm
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Afternoon
1-4pm
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M 7
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Sep 13
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Sep 28
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Sep 25
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Sep 19
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M 8
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Sep 20
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Aug 31
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Sep 18
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M 9
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Sep 14
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Sep 26
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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