I am surprised that every teacher that I have met is very nice. I enjoy every class and I feel very good about the progress I have made.聽 It is a thousand times better than learning from a CD. And it is much better than learning at a university here. At the university, the class goes as fast as the teacher wants. But your classes are better, they go at my pace. So I feel I am really learning.
-- David Salarzar, Orlando, Florida
The best thing I like your service is that I can arrange lessons that fit my schedule, which can be hectic at times. And also I don't have to drive to schools. I can learn Chinese at home, in my office and pretty much wherever I want. I look forward to every class!
-- Michelle Fong, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
It is such a great feeling. Talking to your teacher in China makes me feel that China is not so far away. Your service is so professional and customer focused. I am completely impressed and satisfied.
-- Daniel Stewart, Chicago, IL
Excellent! I learned a lot and loved every minute of the classes. I enjoyed the class so much, and my husband will be starting. I will tell my friends about how wonderful your lessons are.
-- Andrea Lee, San Francisco
I took some Chinese lessons before but I have found that my teacher at eChineseLearning has been so patient and really helped build my confidence. I am in the manufacturing business and I have also learned some vocabulary in manufacturing.聽 Now I can actually talk to some of my China business partners using what I learned in the class.
--Andy Smith, Detroit,聽 Michigan
Regular Chinese
Regular Mandarin Chinese lessons provide a systematic way to learn Chinese. During our regular Chinese lessons, you will receive systematic training in four aspects: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Our 7 levels of Chinese lessons will help you achieve your Chinese learning goals step by step.
Functional
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Regular Chinese Level 1 1. This level is for the students who have no knowledge of the Chinese language and may not be able to read Chinese alphabets or characters. You may not know basic Chinese words, and find it impossible to answer simple questions in Chinese.
2. In this level, we will help you experience and get used to the atmosphere of being and speaking with native Chinese speakers.
3. You will learn Pinyin and be able to conduct the most basic conversations in Chinese.
Regular Chinese Level 2 1. This level is for the students who can give monosyllabic answers but not create proper phrases in Chinese. You may often repeat the speaker's words and may use some words of their own language on occasion.
2. Grasp Chinese phonetics, tone and rhythms.
3. Grasp 300 common Chinese characters.
4.You can say simple and more typically well-known Chinese phrases, such as those used in self-introductions.
Regular Chinese Level 3 1. Grasp 800 common Chinese characters.
2. Students can understand native Chinese speakers when they speak slowly in a simple form.
3. You certainly have the basic vocabulary and can string together the Chinese words that you know and communicate to the extent required to get by in daily life.
Regular Chinese Level 4 1. Grasp 1500 common Chinese characters.
2. Can take some part in everyday conversations in Chinese about familiar topics.
3. Can use more complex sentence structures and grammar.
4. Can express your opinions using basic yet appropriate expressions and language norms in Chinese.
Regular Chinese Level 5 1. Grasp 2500 common Chinese characters.
2. You can follow the gist of everyday conversations and can react accordingly in Chinese. While there may be some grammar and composition lapses, you can get your point across.
3. While your Chinese language skills may not be perfect, you can communicate.
4. Able to read and understand very basic news from Chinese newspaper, radio and television.
Regular Chinese Level 6 1. Grasp 3500 common Chinese characters.
2. Able to get your point across in complex and interactive settings.
3. You have almost no hindrances in everyday conversation and feel at ease when speaking Chinese. You are able to string sentences together to form longer statements in Chinese, and generally have correct grammar and composition.
4. When faced with slightly complicated topics in unfamiliar fields or in specialized meetings, etc., you can follow the general idea of what is being said but may find difficulty to take an active part in a debate in Chinese.
5. Capable of conducting complex activities such as making a speech in Chinese, writing formal letters, conducting business in China, etc.
Regular Chinese Level 7 1. Grasp over 5000 common Chinese characters.
2. You can carry out any daily conversation unhindered in Chinese, with almost perfectly accurate grammar and composition, and can make logical sentences; has vocabulary sufficient to deal appropriately with a wide range of topics in Chinese.
3. When debating, you have a listening ability sufficient to find contradictions in the speaker's argument, and the ability to put your argument across to those of differing opinions in an appropriate manner in Chinese.
4. Reach an advanced level in each of the following skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
