No matter if you are a college student at the University of North Florida, a high school student at The Bolles School looking to fulfill credits, or just someone looking to take up a new language on their own, a Jacksonville Chinese course provided by Varsity Tutors can positively impact your journey to grasping the Chinese language. It can be hard to learn a new language for anyone, even with some background in Chinese. More so, trying to learn a new language in a traditional classroom may not fully engage you in the Chinese language. Some important factors for being successful in learning Chinese is how often you practice your writing and speaking skills in the language. With a Jacksonville Spanish course, you will get to practice these skills, all while in a learning atmosphere with an expert instructor who can immerse you in the Chinese language.
The Chinese language is one of the most popular in the world, with more than one billion native speakers. Chinese has multiple dialects. They include Mandarin, Hakka, Gan, Wu, and Xiang. Of these dialects, Mandarin is the most popular. It is the official language in Taiwan and The People's Republic of China. Historically, Cantonese is the most popular dialect among Chinese speakers in the United States. All written forms of these dialects share the same writing system. Written Chinese is thousands of years old, with evidence of it dating back to the Shang Dynasty. The Shang Dynasty ruled from 1700 to 1027 B.C. There is no form of alphabet in any dialect of Chinese. Over 50,000 characters exist in the language, with each syllable represented by a symbol. Of these 50,000 symbols, only around 20,000 are regularly used. Most of the Chinese language is communicated through around 2,500 characters. Today, Chinese is the only current pictographic language. Most of the Chinese characters used in modern times come for drawings done by ancient people trying to describe items they saw. Symbols are not letters, so they give no clues as to how they should be pronounced and each symbol has to be learned individually.
One of the toughest languages to learn is Chinese. This is because there is little that is the same as English, and it is very hard to grasp the character system. However, learning Chinese can help you professionally in fields such as international trade, business, journalism, and more. With a Jacksonville Chinese course, you can have the opportunity to be immersed in the language.
What will a Jacksonville Chinese class go over?
Understanding a language that's new to you can be hard. That's why a Jacksonville Chinese class can go over all the rules, concepts, and fundamentals that you need to build your command of the Chinese language. The Chinese language is tonal. That means a word's meaning is based on the tone that is used. The tones for Mandarin Chinese are rising, flat, falling then rising, and falling. Other dialects can have around nine tones. Another concept that can be hard to grasp is that the Chinese language has no plurals, verb inflections, or articles. The English language is full of these things. All words in Chinese only have one grammatical form, meaning there is no such thing as plural word forms being marked with an "s" at the end. Nouns retain their original form no matter if they are plural or singular. This is a very hard rule to understand for English speakers, but once this rule is understood, Chinese is much easier to comprehend. Learning that English words can change for can be difficult for Chinese speakers, too. Pronouns are another topic of study. Pronouns have different characters based on gender. Characters look the same but are pronounced differently. Some other topics of discussion are Chinese culture, customs, and traditions, Chinese history, sentence structure and grammar, reading Chinese, common phrases, and verbs. You will have plenty of resources for learning all these topics in a Chinese class.
How will a Jacksonville Chinese class help me learn?
Your Jacksonville Chinese class will be held online in an interactive classroom. It is led by an instructor that is an expert in certain dialects of the Chinese language. In the class, you will be able to communicate and interact with classmates and your instructor, making this online class feel almost in person. Having access to classmates and an instructor will also help you be engaged in activities and conversations within the class. By having easy access to discussions in the class over the internet, you might quickly boost your Chinese speaking and writing abilities. Because the whole class is online, you will never have to commute to class, meaning you can find your favorite study space to participate in this class. If you are really stuck on a concept or rule, you can always ask your instructor for help. In fact, you can always set up one-on-one time with your instructor. Of course, if you feel as if you do need to reserve that kind of time, that is fine too. A Chinese class is completely set up to be personalized to you and help you grasp the Chinese language.
Another advantage of taking a Chinese class is that there are lots of sessions to choose from. New classes start monthly, and you can choose between a two-week class and a four-week class. This is a great option for busy professionals and students. Whether you are looking for day classes, night classes, or even weekend ones, Varsity Tutors can find a session for you.
Where can I sign up for a Jacksonville Chinese Course?
Learning Chinese can open up many opportunities for you, whether you want to travel to China for fun, engage in international business, or just better understand the culture and literature. If you want to learn more about taking a Jacksonville Chinese class and how to get enrolled today, contact Varsity Tutors. You can get in touch with an educational consultant on the phone or online. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hui: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Chinese native speaker. I have taught English and Chinese over 15 years in Taiwan. Currently, I am a Duval County public School's Chinese teacher. I taught middle school students Chinese for three years. Currently, I teach at high school. I have worked for DCPS for 4years. I also had experiences to teach students Chinese online (Skype). I have official teacher certificate for world language teaching. I enjoy teaching Chinese and English. I always believe to...
Education & Certification
- Ming Chuan University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +4 subjects

Kathy: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...key theories to help get the ideas to solve problems. I give practice only when needed. Sharing my knowledge with students to enhance their desire to learn is the key of my classes. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education and tutoring, believing...
Education & Certification
- Harbin Normal University - Bachelors, Geography and English
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - PHD, Geography
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- GRE Quantitative
- SQL
- +84 subjects

Fiona: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...too often we don't lack access to information. Rather, what we lack is the skill to weed out noises, lies, and falsehoods from all the information available to us. Knowing this, in my teaching practice, I try my best to inculcate a critical thinking method in my students so that they can achieve lifetime learning on their own. I will teach students how to gather information and evaluate the voracity of it, and how to...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Trigonometry
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- AP Physics 2
- +25 subjects

Jack: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...math tutor at my college. I have been tutoring math for 2 years since then. My job was majorly staying in the class and helping students who need help; I was an assistant to the professor. I loved it so much that I wanted to continue gaining new tutoring experiences. In the fall of 2016, I will be transferring to UNF for my accounting major. I can't wait for this new adventure. I like listening...
Education & Certification
- Florida State College at Jacksonville - Associates, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Algebra
- CLEP College Algebra
- Algebra
- +24 subjects

Ryan: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...11 years, one year in Xi'an and 10 years in Shanghai. I didn't know any of the language before I arrived in China, but it was my goal with traveling there to work and study. I ended up taking the HSK 3, HSK 4, and HSK 5 tests over the years and I worked as an English teacher teaching business professionals and giving company training. I really value the time I spent there; China is...
Education & Certification
- Winona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +5 subjects

Ziyue: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...my culture a lot, and even until today, I still maintain the habit of reading at least one book in Chinese every 2 weeks. I love personalized tutoring, so I have a very efficient system of targeting my course plans according to each individual student. I would incorporate connections to the your interests, teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT Math
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +13 subjects

Mengyi : Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...and French - and have also tutored beginner to intermediate Spanish, Arabic and Russian), math (through calculus), intro micro- and macroeconomics, Statistics, and test prep (ACT, SAT, GRE, APs, and select IB subjects). I also have experience tutoring graduate students with ESL. I love getting to know my students and understanding how they study best. I tailor my teaching style and methods to each individual, and sometimes I find that the most effective way to...
Education & Certification
- Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Subject Tests
- +95 subjects

Caroline: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, exploring my city and watching movies.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Tests
- Pre-Algebra
- Math
- +42 subjects

Allison: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...that will suit your own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone learns differently and tailoring counseling to the personal abilities and objectives of my students. I believe 'smart' is just another word for 'hard-working' and that goals can be achieved with a good plan of action. Setting - I am happy to open up my home in Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Test Prep
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Conversational Mandarin
- +13 subjects

Sunny: Jacksonville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Mathematics
- MCAT
- Chemistry
- +38 subjects