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One-on-One lessons |
| One-on-one lessons are our speciality. They are considered to be the fastest and most effective way to learn Mandarin. All of our courses are customised to meet your needs and scheduled for optimum flexibility and convenience. No matter if you are a total beginner or a proficient student; you will be able to maximise your progress through direct conversation with your private teacher. |
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Small group class
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| This dynamic and practical course is ideal for anyone who needs to use Chinese on a daily basis. Its syllabus integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing, grammar and vocabulary skills with the aim to build overall communication skills. Modern day Chinese culture and society is taught. There are 6 main proficiency levels, each designed to allow students to progress rapidly and gain language fluency. Each level is 5 weeks. Beginners learn basic vocabulary, common expressions and simple texts for everyday situations. Higher levels progress to rapidly developing expression fluency and language norms. |
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Teaching at your home/office
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| Too busy to take lessons at school? You can learn Mandarin at your own work place now! We will send a teacher directly to your home (or office) according to your schedule. Our teacher will give lessons at your preferred location to assist your personal needs. |
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Language exchange
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| While studying Chinese and living in Beijing, there is no better way to improve your language ability and get to know the city than by chatting and making friends with the locals. Our language exchange program provides students with an excellent opportunity to practice what they have learnt in the classroom and to develop cross-cultural friendships. |
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Cultural activities
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In order to help the students understand the Chinese language, culture and history beyond the classroom, Rosefinch offers some engaging and fun cultural activities (on an irregular basis).
These activities include: Calligraphy, Chinese painting, The game of go, Chinese Chess, Mahjong ( four person of dominoes abundant plays, very popular in China), etc.
 
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Free book loans
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There are various books and magazines related with Chinese language, culture, history, and tourism, as well as city information guides available for students to borrow from our library. |
Books:
《论语》 The Analects of Confucius
《孙子》 The Art
《庄子》 Zhuangzi
《孟子》 Mencius
《史记》 Historical Records
《百家姓》 Surnames
《三字经》 Three Character Classic
《千字文》 Thousand Character Classic
《弟子规》 Disciples Regulation
《增广贤文》 Zengguangxianwen
《古诗精选》 Selected Poems
《幼学琼林》 David took three days to learn
《颜氏家训》 Yanshijiaxun
《三十六计》 Thirty-Six Stratagems
《孙子兵法》 The Art of War
《红楼梦》 A Dream of Red Mansions
《中国全史》 History of China
《中国文化常识》 Chinese Culture
《中国历史常识》 Chinese History
《中国地理常识》 Chinese Geography
《趣味汉字》 What’s in a Chinese Character
《典故100》 The Stories Behind 100 Chinese Idioms
《歇后语100》100 Chinese Two-Part Allegorical Sayings
《成语100 》100 Common Chinese Idioms and Set Phrases
《谚语100》100 Pearls of Chinese Wisdom
Teach yourself: beginner’s mandarin Chinese
Easy-peasy Chinese: Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
Mandarin Phrasebook
Beijing’s Pastimes of Yesteryear
Strolling The Streets of Beijing
Beijing Local Delicacies
Beijing’s SiHeYuan
Traditional Opera in Beijing
Enjoy Tea in Beijing
Old Beijing: In the Shadow of Imperial Throne
Old Beijing: People, Houses and Lifestyles
Insider’s Guide to Beijing
Magazines: (will be updated weekly)
That’s Beijing 《城市漫步北京》
City Weekends
Time Out
Urbane 《艺术与设计》
Business Beijing 《北京月讯商务周刊》
Beijing This Month 《北京月讯》
Agenda 《中外生活广场》
Beijing Tourism Guide
《三联生活周刊》
《中国新闻周刊》 China Newsweek
《凤凰周刊 》Phoenix Weekly
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Free Internet
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We offer a public computer with video-based Mandarin teaching material made available to students to practice their Chinese. You can use it as a study tool or just enjoy your time surfing online for free. |
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