For the adult and youth classes, instruction focuses on everyday spoken Mandarin for traveling, shopping, business, food, etc. The Pinyin Romanization system and some basic characters are also introduced.

Fast-track or intensive classes (individually or in a group) focused on doing business in China will be offered upon special request.

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Instructors are native Mandarin speakers with advanced degrees, training, and experience in teaching Mandarin to non-Chinese speakers.