Thanks to Varsity Tutors, students of all ages can start mastering the Chinese language. Whether you're a freshman at Westlake High School, an undergraduate student pursuing your bachelor's degree at Austin Community College, or a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas-Austin examining how Chinese characters influenced Japanese Kanji, an Austin Chinese course could be your path to becoming proficient in Chinese.
There are plenty of professional, personal, and intellectual benefits of learning a language. For one, being multilingual has been shown to have a very positive impact on cognition. Learning and speaking another language not only improves cognition and decision-making skills but also makes you less likely to develop certain neurodegenerative issues that tend to arise in old age.
In a similar vein, knowing another language can also make you more compassionate and open to diverse viewpoints. Learning another language forces you to step out of your own shoes and walk a mile in someone else's, so it can be a great way to deepen your connection to other people, cultures, and traditions.
Since our economy today is highly interconnected and dependent on the transnational flows of people, goods, and services, it's also highly useful to be able to communicate with someone who has a different cultural background from you. Your competitors, colleagues, and bosses may be from another country, so your ability to communicate with them clearly and effectively could be the key to your success in the workplace.
Although there are thousands of spoken languages in the world, one of the most useful to learn is Chinese. Mandarin Chinese, in particular, is a language that may offer you a host of opportunities. Although Chinese encompasses various different dialects including Xiang, Wu, and Hakka, the most widely spoken is Mandarin Chinese. One billion people call Mandarin Chinese their native language.
Today, China is a global superpower that cannot be ignored. The Sinosphere - the Chinese linguistic and cultural sphere - has a massive influence on the way that international affairs and political economy function today. Furthermore, the Sinosphere itself is mind-boggling in its diversity. While Japan and South Korea are a couple of major countries that form the core of the Sinosphere, China's growing global influence means that you are likely to find Chinese speakers everywhere from Jakarta to Johannesburg. As China continues to invest heavily in Africa, mastering Chinese can not only land you that prestigious job in Chengdu, but maybe even catapult you to exotic locales like Durban and Dakar.
Even as knowing Chinese can offer you innumerable exciting opportunities, the process of learning the language can be fairly time-consuming and frustrating. Linguists and scholars have long been making the argument that consistent practice and an immersive environment tend to be the keys to fluency. Yet, with a hectic schedule and no time for an extra commute to Chinese class, how can you expect to learn, and eventually master Chinese?
That's where an Austin Chinese course can help you out. An Austin Chinese course is held at various different times, including weekends and evenings, so you don't have to rush through your other commitments to make it to a class. Moreover, it's all online!
The online Live Learning Platform mimics the regular classroom, but without the stress of navigating traffic when you're already busy. With the powerful digital tools built into the Live Learning Platform, you can have conversations with your peers and instructor alike. It's easy to request one-on-one time as well, so you can stop worrying about lagging behind or dragging the pace of the class for your peers.
So, whether you're translating interviews for your ethnography on Mississippi's Chinese-American population or still wrapping your head around pinyin, getting signed up for an Austin Chinese class can be one way for you to take your Chinese language learning goals forward. Dedicated instruction time, rigorous practice, and a collaborative classroom environment can help make your ride to proficiency a smooth one.
What types of skills would an instructor generally go over in a Chinese class?
Mandarin Chinese has a very distinct pictographic script, grammar, and phonology or sound system. Students may find it surprising to learn that the different Chinese dialects are not even mutually intelligible. So, not only is Mandarin Chinese distinct from the Hokkien or Harbin dialects, but it also has practically nothing in common with English. In other words, while languages like French and Spanish have features in common with English which make the simpler for English speakers to master, the same cannot be said for Mandarin. Mandarin contains no articles, verb inflections, or plurals. In addition, all words have only one grammatical form. For a typical monolingual English speaker, this can be fairly tricky and confusing to understand.
An Austin Chinese class acknowledges these challenges and puts your language learning needs first. From pronunciation to the complex set of characters, your knowledgeable instructor can help make the process of learning Chinese - an extremely difficult but rewarding language to speak - stress-free and enjoyable.
What advantages are there to signing up for a class?
You're managing multiple responsibilities and there's no space in your schedule for any more commitments. An Austin Chinese course recognizes this fact and strives to offer you the greatest convenience. So, classes are held entirely online and at various different times, including weekends and evenings.
Furthermore, the Live Learning Platform gives you the ability to engage with your peers and instructor just like you would in a standard classroom. You have the added benefit of being able to request individualized time with your instructor, too. This one-on-one time can be used to review lessons in greater depth to address any struggles.
Another crucial advantage is that an Austin Chinese class does not discriminate on the basis of proficiency. That is, no matter where you find yourself in your Chinese journey, you are welcome in an Austin Chinese class.
How can I get registered and start taking Chinese classes?
Signing for an Austin Chinese class is simple - contact the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors today and get the process started. New sections begin on a monthly basis and classes are held at many different times. So, you can find a class that works for your schedule and doesn't burden you with one more commute.
Whether you're in your very first semester of Chinese at Vandegrift High School or eager to go out for hot pot with your group of Chinese exchange student friends, register for an Austin Chinese course and get going. Begin your Chinese adventure with Varsity Tutors today.
Elliott: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...first- I love learning! As someone who's worked with foreign languages for a number of years, I have extensive experience from both sides of the language learning sphere- teaching and learning. My training in Linguistics has given me a deeper understanding of the inner-workings of both Language and the brain with language acquisition. This expertise helps me take a more logical, natural approach to language learning- something so many language teachers these days seem to...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics and French Language & Literature
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- SAT Subject Tests
- +26 subjects
Lillian: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Because of this, I try my best to find creative and fun methods of teaching for all my subjects, particularly for my specialtiesreading, writing, and test preparation. Due to my love of both learning and helping others, I am currently beginning a graduate degree in social work that will allow me to both expand my education and aid a greater amount of people. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing; playing the piano,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Psychology and Plan II Honors
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ISEE
- GRE
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +50 subjects
Peter: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I'm a Computer Science student who's been teaching all my life. From tennis camps for kids to an engineering physics class for college kids, I really enjoy helping someone discover for themselves what they are capable of! Please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to help you with.
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Computer Programming
- Academic Coaching
- Kinesiology
- +249 subjects
Rita: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...My name is Baoyi and you can call me Rita. I studied and graduated at The University of Texas at Austin. I am an outgoing, organized, friendly and responsible person. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, and I'd love to help more people to know and learn about Mandarin. Most people think Mandarin is hard, but I will say it is super beautiful, interesting and worth learning. I hope you are interested in it...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +3 subjects
Daniel: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...was born in Singapore and grew up in Houston, TX. Having graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, I am continuing my education with a Master's in the same field. For years, I've helped my friends and siblings with homework for school, and they've always told me that I had a talent for teaching; I understand concepts very easily, and explanations come easy as well. The goal...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Asutin - Master of Science, Material Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Comparative Literature
- Middle School Math
- Social Studies
- +68 subjects
Woo: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...advised. Math is one of the most hated subjects, but if students follow the step correctly, it will become a lot smoother. Studying a topic in advance is probably helpful, so the students fell really confident at school. In Math, understanding of previous chapters is also important. Algebra and Geometry are the foundation of PreCal, and PreCal is the key of next topics, then students understand limit and differentiation. Until AP Calculus AB, all students...
Education & Certification
- Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul Korea - Bachelor of Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Korean
- ISEE- Upper Level
- +70 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Music
- Writing
- Middle School Math
- +24 subjects
Mary: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I aim to make learning and understanding a subject as fun and interesting as it can be for each person! Every subject is difficult for different people, but we as tutors exist to make sure each subject isn't impossible.
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- +22 subjects
Dominique: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...am an open and outgoing college student with a passion for science and nutrition. I am aware of the challenges school can bring, so therefore, I am prepared to teach students of all ages and equip them for the next stage in their academic career. Learning was definitely a long process for me when I was in middle/high school, but after much trial and error, I was able to level up in academic performance. I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Math
- +20 subjects
Arri: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...recently graduated cum laude with a BS Biomedical Engineering degree. I tutor any of the fundamental sciences as well as calculus and pre-cal. I am a part of the Imperial Scientific Association (ISA), a group of NASA certified educators. During the week I am assisting with clinical research. Weekends will be an ideal time to meet. My tutoring style is best described as unwavering patience. I explain until there is understanding. I've spent years teaching...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Biotechnology
- 8th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Science
- +77 subjects
Ashleigh: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...is a Harvard graduate with a degree in Visual Arts but an early background in Molecular Biology. In addition to her love of teaching science and even mathematics (algebra to calculus) alongside general SAT prep, Ashleigh can also provide ESL and Russian tutoring to students of all ages and experience. She loves to share stories of her adventures teaching English in Ukraine, building animations and 3D computer Models in Estonia, and working in film festivals...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Visual and Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Russian
- Algebra
- Geometry
- +39 subjects
Annie: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...talk in Mandarin I had been a Mandarin tutors in Taiwan for 2 years (from 1998 -2003). In 2004 , I graduated from Tunghai university . In 2013 , I was enrolled in Hult International Buiness school for EMBA program. And I started to teach online in 2016. In addition , I have the certificates TCSOL Teaching Chinese to other language speaker . EDI - Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language More about me, I...
Education & Certification
- Tunghai University - Bachelors, International Trade
- Hult International Business School - Masters, Business Adminstration
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +3 subjects
Rosie: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...nieces. Also I now have 50 grandnephews and grandnieces, plenty of students. When I was a 6th grader I began tutoring 2nd and 3rd graders at the Boy's Club in Corpus Christi at the age of 10 years old. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing their attitudes change toward Math. When I was in the 8th grade, the 7th grade teacher was our Math teacher. Her 7th graders were terrible and she just wanted to relax so...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Spanish
- AP Calculus AB
- +118 subjects
Rachel: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...I love tutoring and teaching subjects that I am passionate about. I am very committed to my students' success and also happiness and hope through my tutoring my students will becoming increasingly confident and competent in whatever subject they wish to be tutored for. I strive to not only teach them the concepts and materials, but how to study more efficiently and develop conceptual capabilities that will benefit their academic career in the future. In...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Reading
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +41 subjects
Chris: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...am a kind hearted, friendly, professional and highly trained tutor. I am extremely passionate about teaching, I find the position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Physics
- College Geography
- AP Microeconomics
- +39 subjects
Angela: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a Texas certified teacher in Math and Chinese. I received my training through the UTeach program at the University of Texas at Austin where I also received a BS in psychology and minor in math. I am currently a high school teacher teaching Geometry and Chinese 1. During my training, I have taught in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, all in math courses. My favorite part about being a teacher is building relationship with...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Elementary School Math
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +16 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Algebra
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +41 subjects
Renee: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...graduated from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics with major in Business & Marketing. With ~10 years of progressive experience in the Business Analysis field, including 5 year-career in a Fortune 500 company and 2-year career in a reputed European management consulting firm based in Shanghai China, I accumulated solid knowledge of Financial Services Industry and Management Consulting in China. I was interested to connect East and West culture and business market through my tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Dalian Maritime University - Bachelor of Economics, Business Administration and Management
- Shanghai University of Finance and Economics - Master in Management, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- C#
- Conversational Mandarin
- Microeconomics
- +22 subjects
Tom: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I am there to help. I try to remind students I am not their teacher or parent, and I am not judging them at all.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PHD, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- German
- ACT English
- German 4
- +67 subjects
Sarah: Austin Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...am currently a student at University of Toronto, and will be entering my second year this fall. I was a tutor for Mindset Tutoring in Millburn New Jersey and have experience tutoring middle and early high school level Math, English, History, and Science. I love to travel and grew up in Tokyo and Singapore. I also love acting, reading, and cooking. As a tutor, I am dedicated to understanding problems and collaborating to figure out...
Education & Certification
- University of Toronto - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Macroeconomics
- Economics
- High School Economics
- +46 subjects