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      • Part-Time Evening Chinese
      • Weekend Chinese
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    • 1-to-1 Classes
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CHINESE

CHARACTERS

Get started reading and writing Chinese

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ESSENTIAL READING & WRITING SKILLS

Two short courses to help you understand how Chinese characters work

Learn in a small group for 2 hours twice a week in the mornings

Start to read Chinese and recognize characters

Get regular writing practice and learn stroke order

Discover the history of characters and their development

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The essentials you need to read and write Chinese characters

Part 1 (20 hours)


  • The basics of Chinese characters

  • Character stroke order

  • Recognizing the 4 types of Chinese characters

  • Using a Chinese dictionary

  • Learn 200-300 common characters

Part 2 (20 hours)


  • History & etymology of Chinese characters

  • Reading & writing practice

  • Master the most common characters

 I would highly recommend the course to other students who want to improve their understanding of written Chinese. The first time I studied Chinese I didn’t bother with reading. I wish I had.
This course is a great way to start.

~ Karen, Australia

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

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Zhao Yan

Zhao Yan

Senior Teacher

"You can learn so much about a country’s culture and history from its language, as I discovered during my degree in Chinese Characters..."

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~Matthew, UK

TUITION & DATES

Complete beginner? Start Part 1 on any of the dates below. Part 2 is available on demand. Contact the CY office for more details.

NO AVAILABLE DATES AT THIS TIME. CONTACT THE CY OFFICE AT contact@cultureyard.net IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

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