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01-07-2010, 09:55 AM
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Does anyone know any schools that teach adults Mandarin besides Continuing Education? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Langara college, UBC
i'm going to take madarin in Langara very soon
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01-07-2010, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by *CinZ*  Does anyone know any schools that teach adults Mandarin besides Continuing Education? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. | You can take official credited courses at universities and colleges.
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01-08-2010, 01:41 AM
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Have u heard of Yao's Mandarin School? They charge quite a bit....was wondering if it was better than taking it at a college? Also, I don't need the credits because I already have my degree...I just wanted to take up other language..
Thanks for the replies so far =)
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01-08-2010, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hirevtuner Langara college, UBC
i'm going to take madarin in Langara very soon | Jan 23? Which level?
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01-08-2010, 11:48 PM
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they have adult level 1-10
i'm up to 7 now, but going to be rusty cuz i haven't taken mandarin last semester
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01-09-2010, 01:55 AM
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What's the price difference between Langara and UBC if ther eis one?
I'm looking to improve my Mandarin as well.
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01-10-2010, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hirevtuner they have adult level 1-10
i'm up to 7 now, but going to be rusty cuz i haven't taken mandarin last semester | So do u think it's worth taking it @ Langara? Is it worth the money that ur paying? I'm gonna sign up for level 2..haha..although, my pronunciation sucks. We'll see what the teacher says...
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01-10-2010, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by flawless What's the price difference between Langara and UBC if ther eis one?
I'm looking to improve my Mandarin as well. | Langara is $169 for 10 classes...whereas, UBC charges $295 for 10 classes...
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Originally Posted by *CinZ* Langara is $169 for 10 classes...whereas, UBC charges $295 for 10 classes... | Thanks, sounds like an easy call for me. Just gotta see if it fits my schedule.
Also, how would I know which level I should register for? Do they allow you to sit through a class to gauge what level you're at?
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01-10-2010, 10:37 PM
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register for a level you think you fit in, then go to first class and see if the material they are going to cover is right for you
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*Hijacking thread from the OP
I'm in the same situation.
I want learn some basic mandarin over this summer. I will probably continue to learn mandarin next summer. I have absolutely no knowledge in mandarin. Also, I don't know how to read nor write any Chinese. However I'm a quick learner.
(Note: I don't want to be in a class with LBs and LGs)
Where is a good place to start? I've thought of ubc, but it seems like it's a little pricey compared to Langara. Are there other options that are affordable?
More specifically, where is the best place for beginners to learn mandarin? Price is also a factor.
I'd prefer to learn at a fast paste since I'm a quick learner and I will study my ass off.
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04-26-2010, 11:04 PM
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^ wondering the EXACT same thing.
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04-26-2010, 11:17 PM
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Kwantlen in Richmond http://www.kwantlen.ca/humanities/mo.../Mandarin.html
Classes are very interactive and you spend 1 hour with a different instructor to practice your speaking every week. Qu Laoshi is really friendly and helpful too. As long as you listen in class, you'll learn quickly.
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04-27-2010, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ecchiecchi Kwantlen in Richmond http://www.kwantlen.ca/humanities/mo.../Mandarin.html
Classes are very interactive and you spend 1 hour with a different instructor to practice your speaking every week. Qu Laoshi is really friendly and helpful too. As long as you listen in class, you'll learn quickly. | how is the marking scheme?
I'd prefer something with lots of class marks and mini projects and not so much on the final and the midterm(s).
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04-27-2010, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by orange7 how is the marking scheme?
I'd prefer something with lots of class marks and mini projects and not so much on the final and the midterm(s). | Dug out my syllabus- Here's the marking scheme on it:
Attendance, Preparation and Participation: 10%
-This is basically for being in class, being able to read and answer his questions, follow the story, etc.
Conversation Lab: 10%
-This is a 1 hour conversation lab before the class where you practice words and grammar you learned from the last class.
Lesson Quizzes and Presentation: 20%
- A quiz every 2 or 3 lesson. For the presentation you basically have to make a 5 minute story with lots of conversation with the words you learned from whole class.
Midterm Exam: 25%
Oral Test: 10%
- Conversation teacher basically asks you 10 questions in Mandarin in which you have to also answer in Mandarin.
Final Written Exam: 25%
He also assigns homework for every chapter you finish consisting of grammar exercises and writing exercises.
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04-27-2010, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ecchiecchi Dug out my syllabus- Here's the marking scheme on it:
Attendance, Preparation and Participation: 10%
-This is basically for being in class, being able to read and answer his questions, follow the story, etc.
Conversation Lab: 10%
-This is a 1 hour conversation lab before the class where you practice words and grammar you learned from the last class.
Lesson Quizzes and Presentation: 20%
- A quiz every 2 or 3 lesson. For the presentation you basically have to make a 5 minute story with lots of conversation with the words you learned from whole class.
Midterm Exam: 25%
Oral Test: 10%
- Conversation teacher basically asks you 10 questions in Mandarin in which you have to also answer in Mandarin.
Final Written Exam: 25%
He also assigns homework for every chapter you finish consisting of grammar exercises and writing exercises. | wow.. not bad.. this marking scheme would really push me to keep up with the work and actually learn it or fall behind and waste money.
hm.. btw, I know this question differs for everyone, but how much did you actually get out of that course?
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04-27-2010, 08:57 AM
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Just so you know, I'm a fail chinese who doesn't speak Mandarin and Cantonese
With that said, although my pronunciation is still off- I can now at least speak and converse using simple mandarin. Even for my classmates who come from different backgrounds (Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Caucasian) - You can tell that at the end of the class, they're gotten quite comfortable with speaking Mandarin. I think the most important part of learning any language is being able to practice it w/o people laughing at you. If you're in an environment like that, you'll undoubtedly learn.
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04-29-2010, 04:15 PM
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which one has the most young girls?
I am interested in taking one too.
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04-29-2010, 04:22 PM
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bump
are they other options other than Kwantlen in Richmond.
That place is wayyy too far.. preferable a school in East Van area.
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04-29-2010, 07:37 PM
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So are those the only choices here?
kwantlan, VCC, langara..
anymore? ? ?
(ubc does not count cause classes start at 9am in the morning)
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04-29-2010, 09:01 PM
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haha.. I found the link thanks to google. http://www.langara.bc.ca/liberal-art...l/courses.html
see here for the prices for langara
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05-27-2010, 09:39 AM
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