This course will focus on spoken not written Chinese used for navigating transportation, dining, shopping and business meetings.  Learn to: negotiate at an open air market, travel by taxi, make introductions with cultural sensitivity and more.

Dates are listed as TBD because the classes are 18 weeks FROM THE DATE OF ENROLLMENT.

Pick up the ability to speak fluently in day to day situations like shopping, educational settings, and work place settings. 

 Pick up basic conversational Hindi by watching and discussing a different film each week.  The hit song from each film will be translated and used as a teaching tool.  Before you know it you will be singing along.

Negotiate the museums, trains, and other tourists attractions with ease.

Reading list for this discussion group range from best sellers to classics.  Keep your literary and discussion skills sharp with this lively group.  The discussion topics are planned in advance to provide you ample time to prepare your responses.