O101

O101 · BEGINNER MANDARIN

Your Mandarin Journey Starts Here

New to Mandarin? Start with practical conversations and step-by-step guidance. O101 is designed for complete beginners who want to learn how to greet people, introduce themselves, and talk about everyday life.

ENROLLMENT OPEN

Choose Your Preferred Class Time

After registering, you can select one of the following options to let us know your availability:

Classes meet once a week. Selecting “Either time works for me” means you are available for either schedule.

The start date is not yet set. A class will begin once at least two students are enrolled for the same time slot. We’ll confirm the start date and weekly schedule with you before the course begins.

EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS

Four Topics to Get You Talking

Across 10 lessons, you’ll build your Mandarin skills through four practical topics.

What You’ll Learn

• Greet people and introduce yourself and others in Mandarin.
• Ask and answer simple questions about family and occupations.
• Talk about your interests, hobbies, and preferences.
• Use practical vocabulary and basic sentence patterns in short conversations.
• Develop a foundation in Pinyin, tones, and pronunciation.
• Recognize frequently used Chinese characters.
• Explore cultural practices related to greetings and family life.

Start small. Speak more. Build confidence.

Take your first steps in Mandarin with guided practice and a supportive learning environment.