Mandarin Proficiency Hub: 
Small Group

This course is designed for learners at high intermediate to advanced levels (HSK5 and above) to hone your listening and speaking skills with 
  • real-world video materials     
  • highly interactive live sessions
  • small group of 3-5 students
  • weekly speaking projects with personalized feedback
** You can join the group midway at prorated fees, if your level fits with the group following an assessment.
  • Level:
    HSK5 and above
  • Course Duration:
    8 Weeks
  • Price:
    $450 USD
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Let's hold more meaningful conversations
in Mandarin.

Have you been learning Mandarin for a while, but are struggling to move beyond basic conversations - small talk on repeat with friends and family, stuck when trying to express deeper thoughts? 

I admit that small talk is a real hurdle for me.🙄 That's why I designed this program to provide my students opportunities to be immersed in authentic Mandarin and discuss real-life topics beyond the basics.

📚 First, let's change up the learning materials.  

We'll ditch those scripted textbooks, and instead use the latest real-world videos. We delve into Chinese daily life and explore current trends via reality tv shows, talk shows, standup comedies, and more.

In each cohort, we'll focus on some major themes, such as spending habits, social life, mental health, etc. Under each theme, there are 2-4 chapters covering specific sub-topics, like "Consumerism Trap", "Exquisite Poverty", "Decluttering". Each week, we'll go through one chapter, with review sessions on the 4th and 8th weeks - to help you better consolidate your knowledge and skills.

This means you'll encounter some core words multiple times for better retention, while expanding your vocabulary within the relevant context.

🗣️ Now, let's dive into live sessions for interactions, feedback, and accountability.

The key to language learning success is consistency. But what if you are struggling to stick to your study routine? Learning with a group can make a significant difference.

Join a weekly live sessions with an intimate group of 3 to 5 students for live interactions and feedback. Here, the focus is all on sharpening your listening and speaking skills. Summarize content of the video in your own words, share your thoughts on topics of discussion, and collaborate on group activities such as role-play and debate. 

You will also get weekly speaking projects, and get personalized feedback on it 

These elements are designed to improve your accountability, maintain consistency, and provide structured learning, helping you overcome procrastination.
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Please book a quick language assessment call with me to be placed with students closest to your level!

Course Details

Class Dates:

Next cohort starts the week of January 6, 2025.

** You can join the group midway at prorated fees, if your level fits with the group following an assessment.

Class Time (Toronto Time):

  • Group 1: 
     
    8-8:50PM, Tue. & Thurs; 
  • Group 2:
     
   10:30AM - 12:10PM, Sat. (with 10mins break)  
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** If the time doesn't work for you, please let me know your availability when booking a language assessment. We might open new sessions if there are enough interests.

Who is this course for?

This course is for learners at HSK5 and above, or Chinese-heritage learners who haven't studied Mandarin systematically but want to improve speaking skills.

💡You will be placed in one of the groups with students closest to your level. If you haven't, please book an assessment call with me.

Refund Policy

Try out the classes for a week. If you do not like the class, you'll be refunded for the remaining hours. 

  • "What do I get when I enroll?"

  • Eight Weeks of Zoom Classes 
  • Small group (3-5 students); interactive, inclusive, and speaking focused classes

  •  Six chapters of 6 different topics.

  • Each cohort features different themes. 
  • Extensive Learning Materials
  • Each chapter includes:
    intro video from Jun, real-life original video,
    study notes w/ transcripts,
    reading exercise & a speaking project.
  • Additional Access 
  • Downloadable PDF study notes, life-time access to live session recordings,
    12-month access to the learning materials.
Meet the instructor

Jun Wu

Hi friends, I'm Jun. I've been teaching Chinese language and culture for over a decade, and hold a B.A. in Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language, and a M.Ed in Curriculum Design and Teaching Methodology.

As a life-long language learner myself, I know what it’s like to feel stuck and lost when learning a second language. Now after having lived and taught in three different countries to students of all levels and ages, from elementary school to university courses, I'm fascinated not only by the differences among cultures, but how much we share in common. Together, we will make this learning process fun while making meaningful connections along the way!

Patrick Jones - Course author
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