mandarin classes

greenteaandchocolate · Post by **greenteaandchocolate** » Mon, 12 Jun 2006 8:48 am

Hi all,
I hope I'm posting in the right place. For a hobby, I thought it would be fun to study Mandarin in my spare time because it would be good for understanding more of Singaporean Chinese culture, and good for traveling. Anyone have any suggestions?

cheers,

mike

cafeaulait · Post by **cafeaulait** » Mon, 12 Jun 2006 9:57 am

i'm also looking for a mandarin class. Not easy to find gd one thou.
anyone can recommend?

greenteaandchocolate · Post by **greenteaandchocolate** » Mon, 12 Jun 2006 6:21 pm

oops I just noticed there is already a reply to this question:
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ftopic899.html

If anyone has any experience with any schools that aren't too expensive let me know. That thread doesn't have any actual reviews of schools.

wirby · Post by **wirby** » Tue, 13 Jun 2006 4:10 pm

Have you considered using Pimsleur......

happy_magpies · Post by **happy_magpies** » Thu, 15 Jun 2006 1:33 am

Ever consider looking for a private Chinese tutor? For school, I must say NUS Extension seems good but a little expensive.

redspot · Post by **redspot** » Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:26 pm

greenteaandchocolate wrote:Hi all,
I hope I'm posting in the right place. For a hobby, I thought it would be fun to study Mandarin in my spare time because it would be good for understanding more of Singaporean Chinese culture, and good for traveling. Anyone have any suggestions?

cheers,

mike

Hi, I have a friend who teaches Mandarin, he is from mainland China and has been studying in Singapore for six years. He is a part time table tennis coach too.......if you are interested, feel free to call him at 92225029.

Post by **joop** » Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:04 am

You can visit www.newconceptmandarin.com

bling bling · Post by **bling bling** » Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:42 am

You might want to look it up in the yellow pages or some other directory. I took lessons at this language learning center called "Tianlong" at International Plaza near Shenton Way. Its located on the 19th floor the building and I think I paid $220 for 10 lessons. Pretty good level of instruction , but they make you buy their textbooks.

prata · Post by **prata** » Mon, 17 Jul 2006 8:01 pm

Hi, I'd like to share private mandarin classes with anyone that's interested. My knowledge of mandarin is basic (I've taken some intro classes).

Matt29 · Post by **Matt29** » Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:25 am

hi! i'm interested in taking up mandarin too! but juz wana check, wat is the average price charged for mandarin classes? i heard some can go as high as $400!!

ceramicheart · Post by **ceramicheart** » Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:35 pm

THats excenlent

i am glad to see many of you want to learn madarin

you are looking for learn madarin while i posted a message and look for somebody helps me in english

have u ever seen my message in "events, gatering, make friends"

i am from china mainland

so why not contact to work out a better way for benefits both you and me

[email protected]

redspot · Post by **redspot** » Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:10 pm

prata wrote:Hi, I'd like to share private mandarin classes with anyone that's interested. My knowledge of mandarin is basic (I've taken some intro classes).

Hi, as mentioned above, I have told my fren that some of you are thinking of taking up private tuition. He is interested in teaching all of you. Please call his hp at 92225029.

archiej99 · Post by **archiej99** » Sat, 05 Aug 2006 12:28 pm

hi all

im also interested in learning mandaring..
have done a basic though.. did it from singapore chinese chamber at hill street..
a little expensive but was good
they r very irregular between the diff semesters depending on if they get enough students or not..
pls do let me know of any classes

fishlittle · Post by **fishlittle** » Tue, 29 Aug 2006 5:05 pm

I'm a chinese from China...I think it would be pretty interesting to teach ppl a language...i did part-time as a priate tutor on math in univeristy and also on mandarin tuition for a short period ...I do think i make it a good teacher..

wow..also proud of my mother tong being so popular here ^_^

if you wanna a formal and professional mandarin class, sign up those language school or nus courses..if you just wanna practise with some native speaker...u can PM me..

Anti · Post by **Anti** » Sat, 02 Sep 2006 12:00 pm

Hi, all. As a Chinese from China who has been working in Singapore 6 yrs, pleased to see the so many local intend to improve their mandarin. I'm willing to chat with you, on the other hand, it might be able to improve my spoken english as well.

the more you speak, the faster you improve because " Practice make perfect",

96885627.

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