Speak 中文 in 3 Days!

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Speak 中文 in 3 Days!

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4 sessions

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This series ended on July 30, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

This series is part of Schoolhouse Summer Camp! Explore Summer Camp

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You'll learn basic greetings, common everyday words, and practice pronunciation using pinyin. With a focus on simple conversation and practical use, it's a fun and easy way to start learning Chinese—no prior experience needed.

Tutored by

Emma Z 🇺🇸

Certified in 5 topics

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Hi, I am a rising junior, and I’m passionate about learning and helping others grow. I’m joining Schoolhouse because I believe education should be accessible and collaborative. Whether it’s explaining tricky math concepts or sharing study strategies, I love being part of a supportive community where we can all improve together. I’m excited to contribute, connect, and continue learning alongside you!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You will be withdrawn from the series if you have more than 2 unexcused absences in a row. Please message the tutor in advance for any absences!

SESSION 1

28

Jul

SESSION 1

Language Learning

Mon 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTCJul 28, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM UTC

You’ll be introduced to the basics of Mandarin, including how the language works and how to pronounce words using pinyin, the Romanized system of Chinese. You’ll also practice the four tones—a key part of speaking Mandarin clearly. The day wraps up with useful greetings and polite expressions like “hello,” “goodbye,” and “good morning,” along with pronunciation drills and simple speaking practice.

SESSION 2

28

Jul

SESSION 2

Language Learning

Mon 11:00 PM - Tue, 12:00 AM UTCJul 28, 11:00 PM - Jul 29, 12:00 AM UTC

You’ll be introduced to the basics of Mandarin, including how the language works and how to pronounce words using pinyin, the Romanized system of Chinese. You’ll also practice the four tones—a key part of speaking Mandarin clearly. The day wraps up with useful greetings and polite expressions like “hello,” “goodbye,” and “good morning,” along with pronunciation drills and simple speaking practice.

SESSION 3

29

Jul

SESSION 3

Language Learning

Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTCJul 29, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM UTC

Building on Day 1, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself and ask for someone’s name. This session covers essential phrases like “My name is…,” “What’s your name?”, and “Nice to meet you.” You'll also learn how to ask and answer “How are you?” This day focuses on short, practical dialogues and gives you the chance to practice simple conversations.

SESSION 4

30

Jul

SESSION 4

Language Learning

Wed 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTCJul 30, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM UTC

You’ll learn common vocabulary like “thank you,” “yes,” “no,” numbers 1–10, and basic classroom or travel words. You'll also start forming simple sentences, such as “I am a student” or “Are you a teacher?” You’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations and leave with a small but powerful toolkit for beginning Chinese communication.

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Jul 28 - Jul 30

1 week

60 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Monday, Jul 28

10:00PM

Monday, Jul 28

11:00PM

Tuesday, Jul 29

2:00PM

Wednesday, Jul 30

8:30PM