Learn Mandarin Chinese live online from anywhere in Oregon
Whether you live in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Salem, Eugene or Bend, you can learn to speak Mandarin Chinese with a live instructor without leaving home. Speak Mandarin with Dr. Ayangbah (MAN 101) is a beginner class taught live online by The Ayangbah Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Oregon is on Pacific Time, so class times line up exactly with ours.
Next class starts November 30. Enroll now.
What you'll learn
Pinyin and the four tones, so you pronounce words correctly from day one
Greetings, introductions, numbers, dates, time and money
Everyday conversations: ordering food, shopping, directions and travel
Basic Chinese characters for reading signs and menus
Speaking practice every class, so you build confidence talking, not just reading
Textbook: Developing Chinese: Elementary Comprehensive Course 1 (2nd edition).
Class times for Oregon (Pacific Time)
Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:00 AM Pacific
8 weeks, 16 hours total, live on Zoom
Price
$297 for the full 8-week course. See tuition and payment options.
Why Oregon learners study Mandarin
Careers: Oregon's tech, sportswear, agriculture export and port businesses trade with China and Taiwan, and Mandarin speakers stand out.
Family: heritage learners who want to talk with parents and grandparents.
Travel and culture: visiting China, Taiwan or Singapore with real conversation skills.
Brain health and personal growth: a new language is one of the best skills an adult can learn.
How to join
Go to ayangbahfoundation.org/enroll and choose Mandarin.
Pay tuition on the course page.
You'll get the Zoom link and textbook details before the first class.
Questions? Call (909) 454-7076 or join our free Monday info session at 5 PM Pacific.
FAQ
Do I need any Chinese before I start? No. MAN 101 is for complete beginners.
Is the class live or recorded? Live, with a real instructor, so you speak and get corrected in every session.
I'm in Eastern Oregon. Is my time different? Most of Oregon is Pacific Time. If you're in the small Mountain Time area near Ontario, OR, class is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM your time.
What do I need? A computer or tablet with a camera, internet and the textbook.