Learn Chinese Seattle - Mandarin Chinese Language Classes

Chinese 中文

Choose from a variety of day and evening classes in Mandarin Chinese, from beginning through advanced levels. Accelerated and Intensive classes are available in Summer Quarter. Classes are composed of motivated adult learners, with a minimum of five, a maximum of 15 and an average of eight students per class.

Experienced and patient native instructors with relevant academic and cultural training establish a relaxed yet rigorous learning environment suited to the needs of the adult learner. From the first day of instruction, students are immersed in the sounds and structures of the language. Through drills, games, songs, written and oral exercises, and role-playing, instructors guide students through the grammar and syntax and help them on their way towards linguistic proficiency. Regular review and homework exercises detailed in class syllabuses ensure that students stay abreast of the material.

For upcoming Mandarin Chinese classes, course descriptions and instructor profiles, please see below.

WINTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 7, 2010

Course Schedule



Level	Format	Days	Time	Term	Dates	Location	Hours	Tuition
CHN 101	Standard	MW	6:00-7:30pm	Winter	Jan 13-Mar 24	Fremont>	30	$425
CHN 102b	Standard	MW	7:40-9:10 pm	Winter	Jan 13-Mar 24	Fremont>	30	$425
CHN 300	Mini	Thurs	7:40-9:10 pm	Winter	Jan 14-Mar 18	Fremont>	15	$215
Material Titles and Prices

Chinese Instructors

Wei Zhi Gao
Frank Yang

Chinese Language Profile

The word ‘Chinese’ does not refer to a single and distinct language shared by all Chinese populations; rather, it denotes a family of related languages, or dialects, first spoken in different regions of South and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, the main dialect . . . Continue reading the Chinese Language Profile

Chinese Language Resources

Pinyin and tone practice:
Mandarin Pronunciation Exercises and Learning Components
Chinese Characters:
Online English/Chinese Dictionary and Character Tool
Integrated Chinese:
Resources from the USC Chinese Department
Integrated Chinese Vocabulary Trainer
Yellow Bridge Chinese Language Center
Chinese Cultural Resources
Chinese Movies and Telelvsion :
Resources from the USC Chinese Department

Other Language Schools

Seattle Language Academy is happy to recommend the following reputable language schools of note for those not located in the Puget Sound Region:

Beverly Hills Lingual Institute

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