CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm ET, May 30 – July 25, 2024.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $176. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

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The Columbus School of Chinese is excited to announce our next Chinese Immersion Weekend in Flushing, New York, June 21-23, 2024!

This three-day program is an immersive Chinese language and culture experience for students who have completed Beginner I and above.

Flushing, located in Queens, New York, boasts one of the largest Chinese communities outside of China. The Flushing provides learners with authentic opportunities to practice their language and cultural skills, apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and become more comfortable with life in a Chinese environment.

CSC language and culture experts will guide students through real-life scenarios and cultural experiences that will ultimately leave learners with greater confidence in their language ability and deeper, practical understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Participants will interact in Chinese with native Chinese speakers in a variety of settings:

• Purchase items through bargaining;
• Ask for directions;
• Order food and interact with restaurant staff;
• Experience a Chinese style banquet;
• Prepare and present oral reports;
• Participate in authentic Chinese recreational activities, and more.

To register or for more information, please email info@columbusschoolofchinese.com as soon as possible. Spots are limited to 10 students.

Past Student Testimonials:

“I enjoyed our immersion trip to Flushing, NY. I was forced to use Chinese in order to communicate. This trip has strengthened my excitement for learning Chinese.” – Raju, Flushing Trip Participant

“Take it from someone who’s been there. You don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to improve your Chinese!”
– Brian, Flushing Trip Participant

CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm ET, March 13 – May 15, 2024.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $220. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

Want a head start? Subscribe to CSC on YouTube for study advice and explanation of key concepts every student needs to know.

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CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm ET, January 3 – March 6, 2024.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $220. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

Want a head start? Subscribe to CSC on YouTube for study advice and explanation of key concepts every student needs to know.

Like us on Facebook for regular updates and learning resources.

CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm ET, October 19 – December 21, 2023.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $176. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

Want a head start? Subscribe to CSC on YouTube for study advice and explanation of key concepts every student needs to know.

Like us on Facebook for regular updates and learning resources.

CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, August 10 – October 12, 2023.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $210. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

Want a head start? Subscribe to CSC on YouTube for study advice and explanation of key concepts every student needs to know.

Like us on Facebook for regular updates and learning resources.

CSC and OSU student Wen Holmes was recently awarded the US government Boren Scholarship. Wen will study Mandarin at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan, for the 2023-24 academic year.

From OSU News: “The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills and pursuing a career in national security. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.”

Congratulations, Wen!

Graphic Designer and CSC student Candace Gerard (Chinese name lú kǎidí 卢凯迪) produced a character analysis report on the character 美 (měi), based on her research and observations on a recent CSC immersion trip to Flushing, NYC!

The 33-page report features photos, infographics, an analysis of different Chinese calligraphic styles, and much more. You can download the full report PDF here. Great work, Kǎidí!

CSC is excited to announce a new Online Adult Beginner class meeting Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm, March 30 – May 18, 2023.

Online Course Features:

• Live interaction with the instructor and fellow learners
• Class recordings provided for review
• Course book and audio included
• Digital flashcards for practice anywhere, anytime
• Time-tested curriculum designed for and by non-native learners
• Lessons centered on targeted, practical interactions
• Join class from anywhere with high speed internet

Course fee $176. Spots are limited. Join one of the largest communities of non-native Mandarin learners in the US!

For more information and to register, contact us here!

Would you benefit professionally from proficiency in Mandarin? Talk to your HR representative about this professional development opportunity through CSC.

Want a head start? Subscribe to CSC on YouTube for study advice and explanation of key concepts every student needs to know.

Like us on Facebook for regular updates and learning resources.

CSC and our very own Lǐ Lǎoshī were featured on Shanghai Dragon TV (东方卫视)! Here is a translated introduction:

The Shanghai Dragon TV US Reporting Team spent half a year visiting fifteen US states and dozens of cities, interviewing students, teachers, and advocates of Chinese language and culture of all sectors of society. The result is the three-part documentary “The China Puzzle,” which will broadcast on Febuary 5, 2023, Lantern Festival, as part of Dragon TV’s “Crossover” program.

Here’s a sneak peak. Let us take you to the state of Ohio to meet Li Laoshi of The Columbus School of Chinese. His Chinese is more standard than many Chinese people. He’s an instructor at a training center that specializes in teaching Chinese. Let’s see how he teaches Chinese to Americans!

Click here to view the segment!