AP Chinese Language and Culture Course1

Availability: Secondary school students who are preparing for Chinese AP exam for university applications or who wish to undertake Chinese studies in a further level.

Features:

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Past exams are sorted by topics to enhance regular practice-exam drilling and to solidify the application of materials in an exam context.
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Brush up on vocabulary and grammar in both conversational and formal tones, and practice them in multiple contexts.
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First-hand experience on test-taking strategy and problem-solving methodology.
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Mock exam practice to check progress anytime.

Course Details:

Hanbridge Mandarin’s AP course in Mandarin Chinese emphasizes communication skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary and daily language use, strategies for improving communication with native Mandarin speakers, and activities to build cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, such as understanding general social etiquette and specifics for dinner decorum. Our course corresponds to the four-part whole language learning approach that is standard in college/university Chinese.

Listening

One-on-one oral communication

Examination and real practice from basic to high level

Comprehensive topical coverage

Practice listening anytime, anywhere
Reading

One-on-one professional guidance

Practical reading skills

Rich reading materials on Chinese society, societal relationships and culture

Practice reading anytime, anywhere
Writing

One-on-one customized writing guidance

Practicing standard sentence structures

Practical writing skills

Test analysis
Speaking

Face-to-face conversation practice

Practice standard Mandarin pronunciation

Practice communication skills through class discussion

Research and prepare oral presentations

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Our Advantages

Professional native Chinese teachers

Live, online face-to-face lessons with our accredited language teachers, native Mandarin speakers. Each has earned a bachelor's or master's degree in language and speaks at least one other language such as English, French, Japanese, etc.

Hanbridge Mandarin virtual classroom utilizes the latest in technology to support better student interaction, learning and performance. Our interactive video and audio, e-whiteboard and shareable desktop technology makes taking classes across the world feel like across the table. The virtual classroom is stable, secure and reliable.

Learn Chinese anywhere, anytime. Take your class anytime and anywhere that suits you. Classes can be scheduled with just 24 hours’ notice and can be changed or cancelled in as little as 2 hours advance notice.
Customized Learning

We provide a thorough evaluation of your Chinese language level followed up by an overview for study. Then, based on your learning goals, Hanbridge Mandarin custom builds your Mandarin course.
Abundant curriculum

Hanbridge Mandarin covers all areas of Chinese language, and we are equipped to teach you any content you require. We understand that students have their own particular learning styles and we craft individualized courses just for you.
Exam Information

AP exams are administered at designated test centers and consist of two parts, multiple choice and free-response. The exam takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, and the final score is reported on a 5-point scale as follows:

Section	Question or Task Type	Number of Questions or Tasks	Percent of Total Score	Approximate Time
Multiple Choice		Approximately 70 Questions	50%	1 hour, 30 minutes
Part A: Listening	Rejoinders	10-15	10%	10 minuets
	Listening Selections	15-20	15%	10 minuets
Part B: Reading	Reading Selections	35-40	25%	1 hour
Free Response		4 Tasks	50%	45 minutes
Part A: Writing	Story Narration	1 question	15%	15 minutes
	E-mail Response	1 question	10%	15 minutes
Part B: Speaking	Conversation	6 question	10%	4 minutes
	Cultural Presentation	1 question	15%	7 minutes

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I am enjoyed my AP Chinese class with Shiny so far, she´s dynamic, funny, and enthusiastic, well nothing to worry about, I have the feeling my Chinese level is becoming better. I am ready for the AP Chinese test now.

America | Kevin Turner

Edith is a very kind teacher and very attentive to my needs. Her English is fluent do her explanations are very clear. I was very satisfied to have her as my AP Chinese teacher.

Canada | Caroline Green