Our courses:
Basic/ Intermediate/Advanced classes: grammar, vocabulary, sentences, reading, and writing.
Mandarin Chinese Level I-IIIMandarin, the official language on both mainland China and Taiwan, is essential for travelers and businesspeople with an interest in China, Taiwan. For those with little or no previous exposure to the culture, studying basic conversational Mandarin will mean being able to make your way through even the less-well-known areas with confidence. Students of Mandarin will find our courses perfect for brushing up on basics or maintaining their fluency.
Mandarin Level I begins with the basics of pronunciation and sentence structure, focusing on listening and speaking. The instructors have developed their materials based on real-life Chinese situations in order to give students insight into local protocol for greetings and small talk, as well as hints for getting around. Later lessons provide conversational practice. Students are also exposed to some Chinese characters.
Mandarin Level II covers typical conversations on such topics as shopping, ordering in a restaurant, telephone conversations, and the Chinese festivals. Students will also learn to read and write Chinese, starting with recongnizing the general components of characters and building to translation of selections from literature. To facilitate independent use of Mandarin, dictionary skills will be taught.
We also offer a Mandarin Level III course for advanced students. The class will work on reading, writing, grammar, and translation, as well as give students further practice for their conversational skills. Course work will introduce philosophy, medicine, Chinese painting, and calligraphy.
All materials for Mandarin classes will be provided at the first session.
RegistrationPlease send completed registration forms, with a check or money order for the correct amount, payable to: Tao’s Culture Inc.
and mail it to:
Great Light Institute, Tao’s Culture Inc.
P.O. Box 1959, New York, NY 10156-1959
Attn.: Chinese Language Program
Under certain circumstance, registrations over the phone may be accepted. However, the registration form and check must arrive at the Institute within seven days or the registration will be canceled.
Tuition:
| | No. of Classes | Hours | Price | Price |
| Class | Duration | Per Week | Per Class | Per Class | Full Course |
| Group Class I | 10 weeks | 1 | 1.5 | $ 28 | $ 248 |
Group Class II
| 10 weeks | 1 | 3.0 | $ 48 | $ 448 |
Individual Tutoring I
| 10 weeks | 1 | 1.5 | $ 58 | $ 578 |
Individual Tutoring II
| 10 weeks | 1 | 3.0 | $ 118 | $ 1,088 |
Intensive Boot Camp
| 8 weeks | 4 | 1.5 | | $ 1,288 |
**We will also provide free hours for students to talk with teachers by phone in order to practice conversation and address questions.
**We also provide consultation on written Translation, oral Interpreters, event planing, and full package support for business interest in Taiwan and China.
*** contact us for the details of long distance learning classes.
Referral
You can get one free lessons when you refer another student to register and take our lessons. Simply ask your friends to write down your name and student ID # when they first time register in Great Light Institute. You will then get one free lessons!
Refunds
1. A full refund of the amount paid will be given only before the first week.
2. The amount paid minus a $30 cancellation fee will be refunded if the student withdraws before the second week.
3. 50 percent of the amount paid will be refunded if the student withdraws before the third weeks.
4. No refunds will be given after the third weeks.
5. Credit may be extended to the semester immediately following only and must requested before the third session of the original semester. Credit will not be refunded.
6. Credits and refunds will only be granted via written requests. Refund amounts will be determined by when the requests are received.
Apply now:
Registration Form
I. Personal Background
Last Name________________ Chinese Name(s) ___________________________
First Name ________________ Middle Name ___________________________
Date of Birth ________________________________ Sex ________ _________
Month Day Year Male Female
Permanent Address (Number, Street, Apt.) _______________________________________________________________
(City) ______________________ (State) __________ (Zip Code) ___________
Telephone Number (Day) _________________ (Eve) _____________________
E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________
II. Language Background
Native Language ___________________
Foreign Language(s) __________________________________________
(What and number of years)
Previous education or living experience in China/Taiwan/Hong Kong or other place? _________________
(Number of years)
If you are a Chinese heritage speaker, how many years did you attend the Chinese weekend heritage school? _______ (number of years)
List what talents you have: Music, singing, painting, sports, etc.
III. Preferred class
□ small group class (4-8 people) □ One on One □others________________
□ special request -focus ______________ (conversation, or reading, or wrtiting)
□ weekend class _______AM, _____PM □ weekday ________
□ other time________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________________
*Send the application form, to:
Chinese Language Program, Great Light Institute.
47-40 190th street, Auburndale, NY 11358-3831
*Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. If you have questions concerning this program, send an e-mail to:
fax: 815/461-2831. for more information.