Short/Brief Chinese Classes

[MK2]

Is there anywhere in Taipei City, or Taipei County where I can take Chinese classes that are 1-2 weeks long?

I'm only in Taiwan for a short period of time, but would like to take some beginner Chinese classes if possible.

[ironlady]

You mean something like a 10-hour course that would give you a grasp of the basics you need to communicate, without reading and writing?

[MK2]

You mean something like a 10-hour course that would give you a grasp of the basics you need to communicate, without reading and writing?

Yeah - just basic conversational Chinese. I know this short term class is a drop in the bucket when it comes to learning Chinese. I just want to get a feel for what taking a Chinese class in Taiwan is like while I'm on vacation there.

I have an okay grasp on a lot of the basics - so this won't be my first Chinese class ever. I wouldn't mind taking the same material again if it was in Taiwan.

[nancyxu]

Hi MK2, a Chinese phrase book may help you with your Chinese learning. It includes many daily words and expressions. What's more, it is talking! You can correct your pronunciation anywhere and anytime.

[Dr. McCoy]

You can try the community center.
http://www.community.com.tw/detail.php?id=1939&heading= - Programs: Survival Chinese 1

Program Survival Chinese 1
Description Would you like to be able to communicate with shopkeepers, taxi drivers and co-workers? Then this class is for you. Learn spoken Mandarin in a relaxed and informal environment right here at the Community Services Center. Instructor: Gloria Gwo. NT$4200. 12 sessions. Meet @ The Center
Time 9:00 am - 10:20 am
Contact csc@community.com.tw

[MK2]

You can try the community center.
http://www.community.com.tw/detail.php?id=1939&heading= - Programs: Survival Chinese 1

Program Survival Chinese 1
Description Would you like to be able to communicate with shopkeepers, taxi drivers and co-workers? Then this class is for you. Learn spoken Mandarin in a relaxed and informal environment right here at the Community Services Center. Instructor: Gloria Gwo. NT$4200. 12 sessions. Meet @ The Center
Time 9:00 am - 10:20 am
Contact csc@community.com.tw

Cool - Thanks a lot for finding this. I will check some of the community centers.

[ironlady]

TLI will organize a short-term class for you if what you're looking for is the "experience of a language class" rather than a comprehensively designed intensive course. They are actually getting more flexible, rather than less, as long as you are doing 1-on-1 lessons and don't need a visa from them.

[Mother Theresa]

You mean something like a 10-hour course that would give you a grasp of the basics you need to communicate, without reading and writing?

10 HOUR course for basic communication without reading and writing?

Damn, I signed up for the 10 YEAR course.

[DurianGris]

Hi there,

I'm in a very similar case as MK2: I'm on vacation for less than a month, have a lot of free time and want to take the opportunity to improve my Chinese.
But I am a bit more advanced than "survival chinese", I came to Shi-Da's MTC few years ago and was on the book #4.

Do you know any place where I could take classes for short term? Schools like Shi-Da don't take students for only few weeks.

Thanks

[tsukinodeynatsu]

They DO take students only for a few weeks now, providing you're doing 1-to-1 and give them enough notice...

You can try asking to just join in their small group classes, they might let you join for a few weeks (less likely).

Don't know anywhere else though... sorry