The Basics
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$240 for a once a week, 10-week small group course
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A $40 deposit is required upon signing up. The remaining $200 is not due until the course begins.
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These courses cover the “Big Four” of language (speaking, listening, reading, writing, with some fun cultural bits thrown in as well), with a heavy emphasis on speaking and listening. Materials are provided to help you with reading and writing, but most students choose to work on those skills on their own time.
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Classes usually have no more than 5-6 people in them, so you still get the feel of a semi-private lesson without the cost!
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Classes have a fun, laidback feel to them. Didn’t get to do the homework one week? No problem! Looking for friends to practice your Chinese skills with? A lot of our students meet up with each other outside of class! These classes were made with adult language learners in mind. Rote memorization is for your school days!
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Classes take place on Google Meet
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WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- lesson summaries provided via email
- supplemental materials
- recorded lessons with unlimited access
BEGINNERS I
Clase Aprendiz Uno
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Summer 2026:
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
May 11-July 27 (no class May 25 or July 6)
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Fall 2026:
September-November
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Objective: Students can introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and participate in short conversations about everyday topics using the present tense.
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Curriculum Topics:
1. Introducing Oneself and Others
2. Family and Relationships
3. Professions and Identity
4. Daily Life and Routines
5. Food and Restaurants
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Language Topics:
1. Asking and answering simple questions
2. Describing basic characteristics (ser vs. estar)
3. Expressing feelings and states
4. Present tense
5. Gender and adjective agreement
6. Using articles
7. Using numbers
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BEGINNERS II
Clase Aprendiz Dos
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Summer 2026:
Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm
May 13-July 29 (no class May 27 or July 1)
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Summer 2026:
Sundays 2:30-3:30pm
May 17-August 9 (no class May 24, June 21, or July 5)
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Fall 2026:
September-November
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Objective: Students can describe daily routines and talk about completed past actions using simple sentences.
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Curriculum Topics:
1. Daily Routines and Habits
2. Past Activities and Recent Events
3. Personal Experiences
4. Time and Schedules
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Language Topics:
1. Talking about completed past actions (preterite tense)
2. Using time expressions
3. Expressing frequency
4. Reflexive verbs
5. Connecting ideas
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BEGINNERS III
Clase Aprendiz Tres
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Summer 2026:
Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm
May 12-July 28 (no class May 26 or July 7)
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Summer 2026:
Sundays 12-1pm
May 17-August 9 (no class May 24, June 21, or July 5)
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Fall 2026:
September-November
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Objective: Students can describe past experiences, tell simple stories, and expand their ideas using connected sentences in present and past contexts.
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Curriculum Topics:
1. Past Experiences and Memories
2. Personal Preferences and Opinions
3. Plans and Intentions
4. Comparisons
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Language Topics:
1. Describing past situations (imperfect tense)
2. Reading comprehension
3. Expanding sentences with connectors
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Want to see if this course is right for you? Take our quiz!
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