9-Week Beginner-to-Intermediate Level Mandarin Chinese Program - Hybrid

We are pleased to announce our open enrollment for a new 9-Week Beginner-to-Intermediate level Mandarin Chinese Program, which will be taught on Monday evenings (6:00pm-7:30pm), starting at 6:00pm, Monday, June 1, 2026. 
 

All the classes of this program are taught in a hybrid way (in-person & online simultaneously) through our advanced LMS system & large-screen TV sharing. 

 

The entire program will end Monday, July 27, 2026.

 

THE GOAL OF THIS COURSE
Our Beginner-to-Intermediate Level Mandarin Chinese Program (also called Beginner Level 4 Mandarin Chinese Program) is the highest beginner level program we offer.
The goal of our Beginner-to-Intermediate level Mandarin Chinese program is to bridge the gap between foundational language skills and more advanced proficiency. Designed for learners who have mastered basic vocabulary and sentence structures, this program focuses on enhancing comprehension, improving conversational fluency, and expanding grammar knowledge. Learners will develop the confidence to engage in everyday conversations, express themselves more clearly, and build a solid foundation for progressing to the next level of Mandarin learning. Through a blend of practical exercises, cultural insights, and interactive lessons, learners will gain the necessary tools to take their Mandarin skills to the next stage.

 

STRUCTURE OF THIS COURSE:
This program is composed of 10 lessons, of which the first 9 lessons will be taught in person weekly in our downtown building. Each lesson runs for 1.5 hours. After the 9-week  in person sessions, an extra e-learning lesson will be provided.

 
TOTAL FEE FOR THIS COURSE:
Our special seasonal offer for this 9-Week (10-Session) Beginner-to-intermediate program is
$295. Registration/Application is $40 (this fee is required for all registrants who sign up for any of our programs for the very first time).

WHAT ARE INCLUDED?
  • 9-Week classes taught in person in our downtown building (each session runs for 1 hour 30 minutes).
  • 1 FREE e-learning course (covering a popular topic)
  • A FREE e-Book titled “Beginner-to-Intermediate Mandarin Chinese”.
  • FREE flashcards of all text lessons in the e-book.
  • FREE Worksheets & Exercises (New)
  • FREE e-Learning videos for all in person classes.
  • FREE extra e-Learning videos for extracurricular exercises (New).
  • FREE short e-learning videos showing the most commonly used Chinese characters (New).
A Certificate of Completion will be issued for full attendance of this program.

SYLLABUS OF THIS REFRESHER COURSE: 

Lesson One: Watching a Movie
第一课: 看电影  (Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Two: Ordering Dishes at a Restaurant
第二课:在餐馆点菜    (Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Three: Talking about Music
第三课:谈音乐  (Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Four: How to Cook Chinese Meal
第四课:如何做中餐   (Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Five: The Numeral Culture of Chinese People
第五课: 中国人的数字文化   (Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Six: Talking about Current Economic Crisis
第六课:谈论目前的经济危机   (Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Seven: Cultural Differences between China and the United States
第七课: 中美文化的差异   (Monday, July 13, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 
Lesson Eight: Taking about Modern Network Technology (A)
第八课:谈论现代网络科技 (A)   (Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)
 

Lesson Nine: Talking about Modern Network Technology (B)
第九课:谈论现代网络科技 (B)   (Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00pm-7:30pm)

 

Lesson Ten: A Customized e-learning Lesson with learning content TBD)
第十课:定制电子学习课程(内容待定) 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS PROGRAM:

Our Beginner-to-Intermediate Level Mandarin Chinese Program is tailored to help learners advance their oral expressions, reading capabilities, and listening comprehension skills.
 
This program is ideal for:
 
  • Learners with a Foundation in Mandarin, especially for those who have completed the beginner-level I, II and III courses at our center or those who have learned Mandarin Chinese for 3 (or more) semesters from other learning organizations.  
  • Individuals looking to improve speaking, reading and listening comprehension skills.
  • Students aiming to bridge gaps in their current knowledge so that they can move up to a lower intermediate level.
  • Professionals who wish to improve their Mandarin Chinese proficiency for business or travel purposes.
  • Chinese language and culture enthusiasts who are passionate about learning Mandarin and deepening their understanding of Chinese culture.
 

HOW TO SIGN UP?

The instructions of $40 Registration Fee payment are at the bottom of the Registration Form 

Beginner-to-Intermediate Level Mandarin
Chinese Textbook
Beginner to Intermediate level Mandarin Chinese book front cover
Beginner to Intermediate level Mandarin Chinese book back cover

Size of the book: 8.5″X11″.  

Total Pages: 198. 

Published on: 04/02/2014

An eBook is free for all participants. If you’d like to own a physical book, you can order it here:

If you are not sure if this is the right course for you, please feel free to request a free sample text lesson so that you can have a self-assessment for decision.

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We Have the Following Options Facilitating Your Course Fee Payment

1) You can submit the course fee ($295) directly to our Zelle Account here

Our Zelle Email Account: Ganlincorporation@gmail.com 

           OR

2) You can submit the course fee ($295) online by credit card here