Spring

Semester

Jan 11- May 11

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Spring

Semester

Jan 11-May 11

Level and Class Objectives

Beginner
101/ 102

Able to understand and use simple words and phrases relating to one’s daily life.

  • Numbers and quantities
  • Nationality, work experience, family situation
  • Describe one’s own personal characteristics

Basic
201/202

Able to converse with others using simple words/phrases and sentences.

  • Simple sentences to describe personality, interests, one’s living environment and actions
  • Short phrases to give directions and introduce ones’ own family

Intermediate
301/302

Able to understand short conversations, discussions and instructions, such as are found in public areas, schools, and the workplace. Using short and complete sentences, able to describe experiences, have conversations with others, and conduct simple discussion

  • Personal experiences
  • Make requests
  • Basic information in text

Upper
Intermediate
401/402

In various situations, able to understand lengthy discourses on familiar topics, whether the discourse is in the form of a conversation, speech, discussion, or audiovisual media content. Able to express one’s feelings, state one’s point of view, have a discussion, and give a speech, using connected sentence clusters.
 

Level and Class Objectives

Beginner
101/ 102

Able to understand and use simple words and phrases relating to one’s daily life.

  • Numbers and quantities
  • Nationality, work experience, family situation
  • Describe one’s own personal characteristics

Basic
201/202

Able to converse with others using simple words/phrases and sentences.

  • Simple sentences to describe personality, interests, one’s living environment and actions
  • Short phrases to give directions and introduce ones’ own family

Intermediate
301/302

Able to understand short conversations, discussions and instructions, such as are found in public areas, schools, and the workplace. Using short and complete sentences, able to describe experiences, have conversations with others, and conduct simple discussion

  • Personal experiences
  • Make requests
  • Basic information in text

Upper
Intermediate
401/402

In various situations, able to understand lengthy discourses on familiar topics, whether the discourse is in the form of a conversation, speech, discussion, or audiovisual media content. Able to express one’s feelings, state one’s point of view, have a discussion, and give a speech, using connected sentence clusters.

Beginner

Class 101

Class 101 will cover 4 major topics that allow students to introduce themselves, their family and occupations. Students will also learn Chinese pronunciation and will be able to recognize basic characters.

4 Major Topics:
  • Greetings
  • Family
  • Occupations
  • Getting Acquainted
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A woman sitting at the table talking on her phone.

Beginner

Class 102

In Class 102, students will be able to understand and use simple words and phrases relating to one’s daily life.

5 Major Topics:
  • Leisure
  • Formal Phone Etiquette
  • Birthday and Dates
  • Making social Plans
  • Studying

Basic

Class 201

Class 201 will cover 4 major topics that allow students to be able to converse with others using simple words/phrases and sentences.

4 Major Topics:
  • Weather
  • Shopping
  • Food and Taste
  • Ordering Beverages
A woman is serving food to another person.
A doctor and patient looking at a phone.

Basic

Class 202

Class 202 will cover 5 major topics that allow students to be able to converse with others using simple words/phrases and sentences.

5 Major Topics:
  • Moving
  • Neighborhood and Surroundings
  • Daily Life
  • Getting Sick
  • Future Plans

Intermediate

Class 301

In Class 301 will cover 5 major topics that allow students to be able to understand short conversations, discussions and instructions, such as are found in public areas, schools, and the workplace.

6 Major Topics:
  • Introducing Oneself
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Work
  • Drinking Tea
  • Getting along with Others
A person pouring tea into three cups on a wooden tray.
A man walking down the street with his luggage.

Intermediate

Class 302

Class 302 will cover 5 major topics that allow students to be able to understand short conversations, discussions and instructions, such as are found in public areas, schools, and the workplace.

5 Major Topics:
  • Getting along with others
  • Taking a business trip
  • Introspection
  • Arranging how you spend your life
  • Language Learning

Upper Intermediate

Class 401

In Class 401, students will be able to understand lengthy discourses on familiar topics, whether the discourse is in the form of a conversation, speech, discussion, or audiovisual media content.

5 Major Topics:
  • Work
  • At the airport
  • Renting a place to live
  • Transportation
  • Taiwan’s Night Markets
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A view of the city skyline at night.

Upper Intermediate

Class 402

In Class 402, students will be able to understand lengthy discourses on familiar topics, whether the discourse is in the form of a conversation, speech, discussion, or audiovisual media content.

5 Major Topics:
  • Cityscape
  • Leisure Activities
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Experience with living in another country

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