Red
Red I & II are Beginner's Courses in Chinese where you will set yourself a firm foundation in Mandarin.
Students will be lead through an exciting 20 weeks of classes where you will be able to identify and understand the meanings of an extensive range of essential Chinese characters. Be surprised at how easy it is!
What's the point of learning words if you don't know how to use them? So, you will also be armed with the necessary grammar to put the vocabulary you learnt to use.
The best part of all is that students will actively take part in authentic conversations and learn essential key phrases. We go beyond just saying "Hello!". Conversational topics include 'Greetings', 'Transport' and even 'Buying Things'.
Blue
Blue I, Blue II & Blue Conversation are Intermediate Courses in Chinese.
With the firm base you have built in the Red Books, you are now ready to embark on a 30 week course to expand your knowledge on vocabulary and grammar.
Pronunciation is fine tuned in conversation topics that include many simple but crucial topics such as 'Feeling ill' or 'Being at the airport'.
The focus here is not only to expand your previously acquired knowledge, but also to promote a deeper understanding of the Chinese Culture through active participation in lengthier authentic conversations and discovering the cultural faux pas that may occur.
Orange
Orange I, Orange II & Orange Conversation are the more Advanced Courses in Chinese.
This is where you will learn to understand the nuances of the language. More vocabulary & advanced grammar are learnt. Lots of fun in the free flow dialogues held based on themes.
Advanced Conversation
The Advanced Conversation Courses are a must for students who have competent conversation skills and need plenty of conversation practise.
At Red Crane, besides teaching 'textbook language', we believe in teaching vocabulary, idioms and slangs that are not usually taught in a classroom but are highly used on the streets and in day to day communication. In Advanced Conversation, students will be lead through a series of lessons where we explore plenty of daily expressions and how to use them. Plenty of fun in each lesson as students converse with each other and find out the importance of correct pronunciation when they mean to say one word and it ends up being something totally different, like 'Can I have a plate of doctor?', instead of 'Can I have a plate of toufu?', and 'I want to buy a mistress.' instead of 'I want to buy a TV set.'
Travel Course
The Travel Courses are compact for those who need quick language skills, when you are 'on the move'.
In Travel I & II, students will be lead through an exciting set of classes where you will be able to identify and understand the crucial travel scenarios and how to handle them. These are 10 week intensive learning programmes where you will acquire essential survival phrases for those embarking on 'transit mode'. Fast and light to ensure that you don't leave home without them.
Business Chinese Course
In recent years, China has emerged as an economic giant in business affairs. To do effective business with China, it begins with an understanding of their language and customs.The Business Chinese Course is catered for students who want a successful business relationship with China by increasing their knowledge in the language, business culture and practices. Prerequites for this course: Students must have intermediate to advanced skills in Mandarin.
...where we understand that learning a language is more than just learning its ABCs...