Focus on conversational Chinese to become functional with the basic, everyday Mandarin spoken language by studying Chinese pinyin - the basic four-tone phonetic system which is the most important part in learning the language. Develop your speaking and listening skills through imitation, repetition, role play, and group exercise in different everyday life situations. Chinese cultural topics conducive to learning the language will also be explored. New material for returning students.

Explore the rich and diverse Arabic culture and learn to read, speak and write it in a supportive and encouraging manner. The Modern Arabic standard method will be used to facilitate what you learn in any Arabic speaking country. Required textbook - see receipt.