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

Learn from a Chinese Language specialist

What struck me first when arriving at the Culture Yard is its culturally significant setting deep inside the hutong. There is vibrancy and atmosphere in this area that really makes you feel you’re experiencing the heart of Beijing life.

~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.

Part-time Chinese Programs in Beijing

CHINESE

CHARACTERS

Get started reading and writing Chinese

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)

Part 2 (20 hours)

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

Learn from a Chinese Language specialist

Zhao Yan

What struck me first when arriving at the Culture Yard is its culturally significant setting deep inside the hutong. There is vibrancy and atmosphere in this area that really makes you feel you’re experiencing the heart of Beijing life.

~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.

Part-time Chinese Programs in Beijing

CHINESE

CHARACTERS

Get started reading and writing Chinese

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)

Part 2 (20 hours)

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

Learn from a Chinese Language specialist

Zhao Yan

What struck me first when arriving at the Culture Yard is its culturally significant setting deep inside the hutong. There is vibrancy and atmosphere in this area that really makes you feel you’re experiencing the heart of Beijing life.

~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.

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.