Can-Do Statements: Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Discuss about your life  

• Identify more specific occupations and workplaces  

• Introduce others  

• Express hospitality and talk about plans for vacation  

• List common hobbies  

•  Inquire the interests of others  

• Discuss likes/dislikes  

• Describe your daily activities 

Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying).  As you already have some experience with the language, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible from Day 1.  You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general.  Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it.  Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best.  Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance.  
 
Expectations/Time Commitment: Over this 9-week course, learners will spend two hours (120 minutes) per week in class via our live, interactive Zoom session. Homework and other out-of-class work (e.g.., studying vocabulary and characters at Quizlet, completing assigned readings, preparing written assignments, doing textbook assignments, etc.) is estimated at around 150 minutes per week (2.5 hours) for the course. 

Required Materials: (Note: the textbook, workbook, and audio will be provided by the instructor at no cost to the student).  

1. Let’s Learn Mandarin Textbook 1 (Traditional Character) ISBN: 978-986-5467-38-8 

2. Let’s Learn Mandarin Workbook 1 (Traditional Character) ISBN: 978-986-5467-39-5