City News Service is offering a Mandarin proficiency program for Shanghai-based expats. Guided by Shanghai International Academic Exchange Association, the program offers free online lessons with licensed Chinese teachers in partnership with the TEFL Testing Center and Shanghai Yudian Education Ltd.
Starting in January, the program offers 8 hours of live teaching on the Xiaoetong platform and SuperChinese software for beginners, intermediates and advanced learners.
Register on the last week of each month, and the selected candidates will be announced at the start of the next month.
Each month, registered students will take beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. The course combines independent study with SuperChinese learning software.
Take our online course twice a week, 8 hours in total for a whole program.
Register is open from Monday to Wednesday on the last week of each month. The winner will be announced in the beginning of the following month. Monthly enrollment capped at 50, selected through random draw.
Additionally, individuals who successfully register for the free program will be provided with a complimentary two month access to the Super Chinese app.
The Foreign Talent Research Center of the Ministry of Human Resources of China authorizes the TEFL Testing Center to help English teachers and aspiring English teachers earn the International English Teacher Certification and International Chinese Teacher Certification.
Shanghai Yuxuan Information Technology Co Ltd is an AI international education platform with over 10 years of international education experience and big data skills. SuperTestApp is the leading Chinese language proficiency exam product globally, and SuperChinese App tops the education rankings worldwide.
Teaching format
Livestreaming on Xiaoetong + SuperChinese app
Class type:
1: 3 students in one class (twice a week)
2: One-on-one tutoring, personalized course scheduling
Tutors:
All tutors involved in this program are certified TQUK-TCSOL (Diploma in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) partners.
Course target
Beginner: This level enhances understanding of basic discussions and allows students to communicate directly in Chinese on familiar everyday topics.
Intermediate: This level covers the fundamental communication skills required for living, working and traveling in China, allowing students to express, describe and discuss a wide range of topics directly in Chinese.
Advanced: At this level, students will be able to converse fluently with locals on intricate topics. It also prepares students to study and work in a Chinese-speaking environment.
Course content
Beginner Level:
Lesson 1 Self-introduction
Learn how to greet someone and how to introduce yourself.
Lesson 2 Occupations
Learn how to introduce others and ask about someone's identity.
Lesson 3 Nationality
Learn how to introduce your own nationality and ask about someone else's nationality.
Lesson 4 Family members
Learn how to introduce your family members.
Lesson 5 Language ability
Learn how to ask about nationality and language ability.
Lesson 6 Numbers 1~5
Learn how to express the date and ask others about where they're going.Lesson 7 Numbers 6~10
Learn how to express the date and ask others about their birthday.
Lesson 8 Date
Learn how to ask and inform others about the days of the week.
Intermediate Level:
Lesson 1 One family
Describe your family.
Lesson 2 China's big rivers
Discover China's big rivers.
Lesson 3 Pre-race interview
Discuss your marathon expectations.
Lesson 4 Finding an apartment
Find out how to rent an apartment.
Lesson 5 Work
Discuss your colleague's resignation.
Lesson 6 One book
Describe the content of a book.
Lesson 7 Weight loss planning
Discuss why and how you're losing weight.
Lesson 8 Giant pandas
Talk about the giant panda.
Advanced Level
Lesson 1 Repairs
Talk about request for repair and outcomes.
Lesson 2 A simple life
Discuss ways to improve quality of life.
Lesson 3 Meeting preparation
Discuss preparation and planning before, during and after the meeting.
Lesson 4 Job hunting
Describe job requirements and salary expectations.
Lesson 5 Exam preparation
Talk about exam difficulty and preparation methods.Lesson 6 Visiting old friends
Describe your personal situation and travel experience.
Lesson 7 Character traits
Talk about people's personality differences.
Lesson 8 Occupations
Discuss the requirements for different professions.
