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- How difficult is it to learn Chinese?
Grammatically, Chinese is easier than European languages! Read and writing the characters is difficult for most. Areas of difficulty will vary for each student. You might struggle with one unit and fly through another. The amount of time the student is able to practice will also be a factor. Our small classes are perfect for helping you through the hard bits.
- How long will it take me to learn Chinese?
This depends on how much you want to learn and how quickly you learn. Anyone can learn a language although a few will pick it up with less effort. A month is long enough for most people to learn "survival Chinese" that will be understood by native speakers. Conversational fluency can be achieved in anywhere from a few months (in immersion programs) or a couple years depending on the intensity of study and exposure to other speakers. Fluency in reading and writing can take many, many years.
- How do I sign up/get more information/schedule a placement meeting?
You can call our office at (206)624-7976, e-mail us at info@mnlcedu.org, or fill out the contact form on our Contact page.
- What qualifications do your teachers have?
Our teachers are native language speakers of Chinese and are screened to ensure their teaching skill. We provide direction, course outlines and expectations for each program but allow our teachers flexibility in meeting the needs of the students in their classes.
- How much do your classes cost?
Please see our Course Schedule for information about course levels and prices.
- I have studied Chinese before, how do I know which of your courses to join?
You can call us to schedule a meeting with one of our teachers. He or she will assess what you have learned before, what you have retained, and will help you determine what level to resume at. If you have the course materials you used before, it can be helpful to bring them to this meeting.
- How many students are in each class?
Most of our classes have a maximum of five students. No class has more than 10
- What textbooks/materials are needed for class? Are they included in tuition?
We use our publications for beginner child and beginner adult classes. Textbooks are not included in tuition.
- When can I begin a class?
Our winter quarter begins in January 2010. Currently, all our courses have open enrollment.
- Where are you located?
Please see our Visit Us page for a map and further information.
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