Mandarin Lower Intermediate

  • In-Person, Online
  • $435 - $445

This course can be applied to the UBC Award of Achievement in Chinese or as a standalone course.

In the Lower Intermediate level you continue to expand your vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language by learning more complex structures and refining the skills acquired in previous levels. You concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. Native-speaking instructors provide you with insight into the culture, traditions and etiquette of China.

How am I assessed?

This is a non-credit course without letter or numerical grades. You receive verbal feedback on your conversation and grammar skills from your instructor during class. Written homework is typically corrected in class. Some lesson modules may include quizzes.

Record of completion

A record of completion will be emailed to students who participate and satisfy the course requirements within two weeks of the course end date. Course completion means 80% attendance and/or 80% completion of mandatory assignments.

Course format

This course may be offered online or in-person. Please see Available Sessions for details on the course format.

Materials will be available in Canvas for three weeks after the course ends, after which time you will no longer be able to access the course.

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Available sessions

Available course sessions
Dates Days Time Format Tuition Description
Sat 12:00 pm In-Person $435
Mon 7:30 pm Online $435
Mon 07:30 pm Online $445

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