This introductory course in spoken Chinese is taught with little or no English translation so that students soon begin thinking and speaking in Chinese. Emphasis is on learning the most useful sentence structures and vocabulary. The goal of the course is to prepare students for Chinese conversation and to lay a proper foundation for the continued study of the Chinese language and culture.
Enrollment is limited.
Pai was born and educated in Taiwan and majored in English and literature. He is an interpreter of Chinese and Taiwanese for the courts and legal community. He has taught Chinese since 1988. This course will emphasize basic oral language acquisition by stressing active participation of students through talking, listening and interacting. Organized around themes which present language usage in common tasks and activities, the course will provide an opportunity for students to develop basic speaking and comprehension skills that will be generally useful for those interested in learning French and for those planning to travel to France or host Francophone people.