Choosing the right program will help you learn Chinese more effectively and reach your goal faster. Think about what is your purpose in learning Chinese, Do you want to learn to speak Chinese and gain basic conversational skills for business purposes or for general tourist needs? Do you want to learn how to read and write Chinese?
ChineseVoice.com offers three different programs catering to various needs.
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Spoken Chinese |
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Reading & Writing |
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Business Chinese |
Spoken Chinese
This program comprises five skill levels, each consisting 30 classes. The Spoken Chinese course is aimed at students who wish to achieve a high level of conversational ability and comprehension in a short period of time. The course does not delve into written Chinese, and studies are conducted using Pinyin (transliterations). If you want to learn how to speak Chinese and understand it for practical purposes such as traveling, this program is for you.
Reading & Writing
This program is comprised of two courses of 60 classes each. The courses are based on Spoken Chinese (Beginners A & B), however they focus more intensively on the acquisition of all the language skills. In addition to the grammar and vocabulary skills that are taught in the Spoken Chinese program, students also learn how to read and write Chinese characters. If you would like to learn Chinese while gain skills in reading, writing, speech and comprehension, this program is for you.
Business Chinese
This program is designed for businesspeople who have some prior knowledge of the Chinese language (or have completed Spoken Chinese Beginners A & B and Intermediate C). The program includes two levels, each comprised of 30 lessons. The aim of the program is the rapid acquisition of common words and phrases in the business world. The program incorporates Pinyin (transliterations) in order to devote the maximum amount of class time to improving conversational skills for the purposes of effective dialog within the Chinese business world. If you want to learn to speak Chinese with your Chinese business partners, or to create more business opportunities, this program is for you.
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In ChineseVoice.com you learn Chinese online in small groups (5-6 students) or in private sessions (one-on-one). Classes take place during the evening hours based on students' locations and time zones. The group classes are based on one of two intensity levels, depending on the needs of the group. For the higher intensity program, classes take place twice weekly, while the lower intensity course is comprised of one class per week. Students are required to complete homework and learn new words before each class. The private program (one-on-one tutoring) allows the student to progress at a pace and intensity suited to his/her personal skill level.
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No. of levels |
No. of hourly sessions |
No. of sessions per week |
Duration of sessions |
Duration of intensive course |
Duration of regular course |
| Spoken Chinese |
5 |
30 in each level |
1 or 2 |
55 min |
15 weeks |
30 weeks |
| Reading & Writing |
2 |
60 in each level |
2 |
55 min |
30 weeks |
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| Business Chinese |
2 |
30 in each level |
1 or 2 |
55 min |
15 weeks |
30 weeks |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
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Vocabulary |
Fluency |
Grammar |
| Beginners A |
0 |
None |
None |
| Beginners B |
400 |
Answers simple questions |
Knows some grammar rules |
| Intermediate C |
800 |
Fluent with many grammatical mistakes |
Knows some grammar rules |
| Intermediate D |
1400 |
Fluent speech |
Knows most grammar rules |
| Advanced E |
2000 |
Fluent speech |
Knows most grammar rules |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| Level |
Vocabulary |
Fluency |
Grammar |
| Beginners A |
0 |
None |
None |
| Beginners B |
400 |
Answers simple questions |
Knows some grammar rules |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| Level |
Vocabulary |
Fluency |
Grammar |
| Beginners A |
1400 |
Fluent speech |
Knows most grammar rules |
| Beginners B |
2000 |
Fluent speech |
Knows most grammar rules |
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The backbone of the ChineseVoice.com program is the virtual classes in which students take part using video conferencing technology via the Internet. In delivering the class, the ChineseVoice.com teaching staff uses PowerPoint presentations, short films, images and audio files. The teacher controls and directs the rhythm of the class based on the progress and the needs of each student. Each lesson features assessments, drills and comprehension checks. Before each class, students are required to complete homework exercises from the workbooks that are assigned to them in advance.
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In addition to the virtual lessons that take place via video conferencing once or twice weekly, students receive the following learning tools:
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Weekly personal session: a personal "meeting" with the teacher once a week during which the student can ask questions or seek clarification about the course material. |
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Forum: A 24/7 Q&A forum for students to ask questions and receive answers about course-related issues. |
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Homework check: Homework is checked by staff members and returned to the student via email. Answers are sometimes also available for download from the Internet for the students' convenience. |
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Textbooks and workbooks: Course materials are sent by post to students before the commencement of the course. |
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Technical support: Available 24/7, whenever a technical problem should arise. |
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Classes are conducted using state-of-the-art video conferencing technology. Upon registration, students receive a user name and password, which are required to gain entry to the class.
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Communications are transmitted by voice, video and "shared blackboard" technology. Video enables the student to see the teacher, and the teacher can see every student who has a web cam. Teacher and students speak using microphones attached to the computer, and course content is transmitted via multimedia applications on the computer screen.
In addition to conversations, the video and "shared blackboard" enable students to watch movies, listen to audio files and surf the Internet together.
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ChineseVoice.com has a communications infrastructure that covers Europe, Asia and the USA and promises an advanced communications experience with every online class.
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