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At the Center, we use Modern Chinese as our text book. The series is divided into five levels. In addition, teachers will use various supplementary materials in class. As a rule, one lesson from the textbook will be covered every week, but this can be adjusted to the pace of the group if necessary. Students are expected to learn between eight and ten lessons per quarter. Every session comprises modules on vocabulary, grammar, oral comprehension, and semantic analysis, but will also leave some time for more free-ranging discussion of the topics at hand. Classes also incorporate video and audio materials to help students apply what they learn in class to their daily life in Taiwan. Homework and exams will be used to assess learning outcomes.  
 
We separate our Chinese class into eight levels. The estimated study time to complete a level is 180 hours. For grading standards and required levels of proficiency, please refer to the table below:


Course Course Progress
Major Text Book “Modern Chinese”		 Course Content and Objects Course Remark Cumulative
Vocabulary		 TOCFL HSK ACTFL CEFR 
Level 1 Hanyu Pinyin - Lesson 8
Book 1		 1. Learn Chinese Pinyin, greetings in daily life and simple self-introduction.
2. Learn the terms of quantity, inquiry and ordering; to express basic needs, preferences, and make simple evaluations.
3. Can describe the location of items, the use of transportation from one place to another and one’s purpose.
4. Attain more than 271 words and more than 40 types of syntax.		 This course is suitable for beginners or those with less than 180 hours of study. 300 Band A (Level 1) Level 1、2 Novice-low A1
Level 2 Lesson 9 - Lesson 16
Book 1		 1. Can describe body parts, related emotions and health conditions.
2. Express interpersonal relationships and describe the process and feelings of meeting new friends.
3. Talk about work, mobile phone use, New Year activities, zodiac signs and festivals.
4. Introduce the characteristics of the tourist location and its geographical environment
5. Attain more than 312 words and more than 36 types of syntax.		 1. This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 180 hours, HSK Level 2 or ACTFL Novice-low.
2. Students who have completed this course may apply for TOCFL Band A (Level 1).		 600 Band A (Level 1) Level 3 Novice-mid A1
Level 3 Lesson 1 - Lesson 10
Book 2

1. Use expression "bǎ"

2. Discuss topics such as rental conditions and hygiene in living environment.
3. Learn the topics of night market culture, leisure and entertainment, travel, consumer culture, etc., and make a brief introduction and comparison.
4. Describe the experience of studying abroad and express opinions on learning, examinations, fitness, sports and other activities.
5.Attain more than 554 words and more than 91 types of syntax.		 This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 360 hours, TOCFL Band A (Level 1), HSK Level 3, ACTFL Novice-mid, or CEFR A1. 1200 Band A (Level 2 Level 3-4 Novice-high A2
Level 4 Lesson 11 - Lesson 16
Book 2
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Lesson 1 – Lesson 5
Book 3		 1. Discuss issues and experiences related to college life, such as departments, student clubs, part-time jobs, and online shopping.
2. Learn to express gratitude, worship, indecision, regret, pity, and other delicate emotional expressions.
3. State the advantages and disadvantages of two things in an orderly manner and give examples, summarize and express opinions and then make suggestions.
4.Can clearly describe the disaster scenario. Learn how to use warnings and reminders
5.Attain more than 636 words and more than 73 types of syntax.		 1. This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 540 hours, TOCFL Band A (Level 2), HSK Level 3, ACTFL Novice-high, or CEFR A2.
2. Students who have completed this course may apply for TOCFL Band A (Level 2).		 2000 Band A (Level 2) - Band B (Level 3) Level 4 Intermediate-low A2-B1
Level 5 Lesson 6 – Lesson 16
Book 3		 1. Learn expressions such as invitation, persuasion, request, refusal, and rhetorical question.
2. Discuss topics such as fast fashion, job interviews, cloud technology, historical sites, food crisis, etc.
3. Can clearly orally and verbally describe a phenomenon, analyze its impact on the public, and express opinions.
4. Can summarize current events and criticize from different aspects.
5.Attain more than 659 words and more than 64 types of syntax.		 1. This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 720 hours, TOCFL Band A (Level 2), HSK Level 4, ACTFL Intermediate-low、or CEFR A2.
2. Students who have completed this course may apply for TOCFL Band B (Level 3).		 2500 Band B (Level 3) Level 4-5 Intermediate-mid B1
Level 6 Lesson 1 – Lesson 11
Book 4		 1. Analyze and comment on issues related to environmental protection, cultural activities, pressure issues, education system, wedding customs, etc., and put forward opinions and suggestions for improvement.
2. Learn and use idioms, sayings and news terms.
3. Be able to discuss the above topics in a complete and clear logical and formal style, and use narrative and argumentative styles to write essays.
4.Attain more than 785 words and more than 76 types of syntax.		 This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 900 hours, TOCFL Band B (Level 3), HSK Level 4, ACTFL Intermediate-mid、or CEFR B1. 3500 Band B (Level 4) Level 5 Intermediate-high B2
Level 7 Lesson 12 – Lesson 16
Book 4
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Lesson 1 – Lesson 6
Book 5
(Teacher’s Choice)		 1.Discuss issues related to youth employment, artificial intelligence, history, news, etc., clearly describe and evaluate.
2. Learn and use idioms, sayings and news terms.
3. Can interact fluently with native speakers.
4. Can understand and use symbolic words to discuss different topics, explain their viewpoints, and present strengths and weaknesses.
5.Attain more than 846 words and more than 76 types of syntax.		 1. This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 720 hours, TOCFL Band A (Level 2), HSK Level 4, ACTFL Intermediate-low、or CEFR A2.
2. Students who have completed this course may apply for TOCFL Band B (Level 3).		 5000 Band B (Level 4)- Bend C (Level 5) Level 6 Advanced-low B2-C1
Level 8 Lesson 7 – Lesson 16
Book 5
(Teacher’s Choice)		 1. Can use Chinese flexibly and effectively on professional topics.
2. Able to understand difficult long texts and identify hidden meanings.
3. Can write well-structured discourses with proper style on complex topics.
4.Attain more than 800 words.		 This course is suitable for learners of combined study of 1260 hours, TOCFL Band B (Level 4), HSK Level 6, ACTFL Advanced-low、or CEFR B2. 7000 UP Band C (Level 5)   Advanced-mid C1