Courses
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Courses
This beginners course starts with an introduction of the Pinyin system, a tool for mastering the pronunciation of Chinese words. The next lessons present a variety of situations which students may encounter in their everyday lives, including meeting people, asking about jobs, talking about hobbies and favorite cuisines, and chatting about weather and activities. The lessons focus on demonstrating how Chinese speakers should interact in each context. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are carefully chosen to facilitate communication. Classroom interaction exercises operationalize learnings, and supplementary words or phrases equip students with the necessary resources to express themselves. Through reading cultural notes, students gain a better understanding of Chinese customs and language. The task-based homework exercises help students practice the skills needed in different social settings. Note: Course material included in price.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70080 | 10 mng Sa | Sep 17, 2022 | 0930-1200 | Betty Tu | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
70081 | 10 eve Tu | Sep 20, 2022 | 1830-2100 | Lillian Kou | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
70082 | 10 eve Th | Sep 22, 2022 | 1830-2100 | Ling Zhu | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
This Level 2 course provides scenarios set in a wide range of locations where students are likely to use Chinese. These settings include the clinic, the airline counter, their college or language school, a Chinese supermarket, a Canadian clothing store, and during a rental home viewing. Content-based vocabularies are tailored for each location and scenario. Grammar sections focus on basic expressions; words and structures that are unique to Chinese also make appearances in this level. During interactive classroom exercises, students are asked to role-play scenarios which follow real life closely. In a series of brief sections on culture, students gain deeper insights on common Chinese words. Weekly homework exercises apply classroom learning to everyday situations students may encounter.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70083 | 10 eve Th | Sep 22, 2022 | 1830-2100 | Jingzhu Wu | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
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Level 4 focuses on the most cherished and significant holidays in Canada. During these holidays, at events, including Canada Day and the Lion Dance of Chinese Spring Festival, Canadians from different backgrounds and across the country congregate to celebrate and preserve our traditions. Not only is the holiday the dominant theme of each lesson, but holiday activities are also illustrated in detail, such as camping, parties, potlucks, and shopping. The lessons equip students with the necessary vocabulary and structures to describe their holiday celebrations through oral presentations. Each topic is presented in tandem with a reading passage closely related to the main text, with formal writing woven into the reading. The addition of formal writing prepares students for further newspaper readings and essay writings.Prerequisites: Adult Mandarin Level 3 or equivalent.Note: Course material included in price.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70084 | 10 eve Mo | Sep 19, 2022 | 1830-2100 | Jingzhu Wu | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
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This intermediate level course aims to improve communication skills in Mandarin. Building on language skills acquired in Level 5, this course combines a review of grammatical structures while strengthening speaking and reading skills. Students will learn some practical expressions through reading and writing.Prerequisites: Adult Mandarin Level 5 or equivalent.Note: Course material included in price.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70085 | 10 eve Tu | Sep 20, 2022 | 1830-2100 Online | Jingzhu Wu | $275 | Online |
This course is for students with a range of vocabulary and good conversation skills, as the instructor will converse in Mandarin only. Through a series of essays and other activities students will expand their ability to read Chinese, as well as improve verbal expression. Course materials vary between semesters to accommodate students wishing to repeat the course.Prerequisites: Adult Mandarin Level 6, or equivalent.Note: Course material included in price.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70086 | 10 eve We | Sep 21, 2022 | 1830-2100 Online | Jingzhu Wu | $275 | Online |
This course is for students with good conversation skills and basic reading and writing ability. This in-depth study of selected readings includes well-known Chinese poetry, common expressions, and idioms. Students participate in composing short essays and presentations.Prerequisites: Adult Mandarin Level 7 or equivalent.Note: Course material included in price.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70087 | 10 mng Sa | Sep 17, 2022 | 0930-1200 | Jingzhu Wu | $275 | Main Campus (Map) |
Courses
Children are taught basic phonetics, the four tones in the Mandarin language, simple characters, basic keystrokes, rhyme recitals and story telling.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70092 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Wen Shu Tsai | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70093 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Yu-Ling Hsiao | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70097 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Jie Zheng | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70095 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Wen Shu Tsai | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70096 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70094 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Jie Zheng | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Children are taught correct intonation, an introduction to the fundamentals of the language, phrase structure, picture composition and poem recitals.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70098 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Chiung-Yao Chen | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70099 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Pinhsu Chen | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70102 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Ya-Ying Chan | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70101 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Chiung-Yao Chen | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70100 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Jian Para | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Children are introduced to keystroke practice, sentence structure, homonyms, synonyms, poems, and short stories.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70103 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70106 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Min Liu | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70105 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Min Liu | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70104 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Kuan-Ying Chen | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
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Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
New words are added to children's vocabulary to stimulate the understanding of synonyms, antonyms and other Mandarin language fundamentals. Idioms are introduced.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70108 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Chun Ying Fan | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70107 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Pearl Chang | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Emphasis is placed on language comprehension. Children practice sentence structure, the use of antonyms and techniques to improve their Mandarin communication skills.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70109 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Ya-Ying Chan | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70110 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Hsueh Chang | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70133 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Bey-Ling Wang | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70112 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Jun Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70113 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Jun Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70111 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Chun Ying Fan | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Using the techniques taught in Grades 1 to 5, children are encouraged to keep a Mandarin language diary.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70114 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Bey-Ling Wang | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70115 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Lily Jia | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70118 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Wendy Zhang | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70117 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Wendy Zhang | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70116 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Wei Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Children are taught words that will reinforce the language's pictorial origin and rich cultural background.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70119 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Nian-En Ho | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70121 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70120 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Ping Shi | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
This course encourages children in the appropriate use of idioms and focuses on increasing their level of conversational fluency.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70122 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Mei Chuan Chen | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70125 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Wei Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70124 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Da Yuan Qiu | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70123 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Ping Xu | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Children practice public speaking and presentation skills in the Mandarin language. They will also learn about and gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture. Children will be introduced to basic Chinese brush writing.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70127 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Miao Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70126 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Meng-Tseng Chu | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Adding to Mandarin language skills taught in the lower grades, children are introduced to positive values of famous characters from around the world to stimulate the students' inter-disciplinary education.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70129 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Nian-En Ho | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70128 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Emphasizing the use of Mandarin for communication, news forums and debates are organized to stimulate the students' thinking and expression.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70130 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Building on skills learned in Grade 11 Mandarin, this course provides the student with more practice in developing their Mandarin communication skills. The course prepares the students to take the Challenge Test.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70131 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Ping Li | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Pre-primary classes are subdivided into Levels 1 and 2. The emphasis is on learning through activities: singing, poems, nursery rhymes, storytelling and games. These activities are used to lay a foundation for the child's understanding of the Mandarin language.Note: Students four years of age and older are assigned to the appropriate class at registration.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70088 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Becca Chang | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
70091 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online |
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$219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70090 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | Nancy Hsu | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1530 Online | ||||
70089 | 3 mng Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | Nancy Hsu | $219 | Online |
and 4 mng Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online | ||||
and 9 mng Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 0930-1200 Online |
Currently accepting students from ages 4 to 16. This course aims to stimulate the student's interest in mathematics by strengthening their analytical skills. Individual attention and customized assignments are provided to each student so they can advance at their own pace.Note: Course material is not included.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70136 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1430-1600 Online | Miao Chen Lin | $299 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1430-1600 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1430-1600 Online | ||||
70135 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1230-1400 Online | Miao Chen Lin | $299 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1230-1400 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1230-1400 Online |
Designed for children 5 to 12 years old, this course encourages free play of ideas and free roaming imagination. Using drawing techniques to create different types of expression, the child will invent stories and enjoy their imagination and creations.Note: Course material is not included.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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This course is not offered at this time. Please email rlouie@langara.ca for details.
An introductory course designed to expand the basic elements of good draftsmenship for children 8 years and older. All skill levels welcome.Note: Supplies are not included in course fees and may be purchased at the Langara College Bookstore before the first class.
CRN | Duration | Starts | Time | Instructor | Cost | Location |
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70132 | 3 aft Sa | Sep 10, 2022 | 1300-1400 Online | Ping Xu | $219 | Online |
and 4 aft Sa | Oct 15, 2022 | 1300-1400 Online | ||||
and 9 aft Sa | Nov 19, 2022 | 1300-1400 Online |