Mandarin & Calligraphy | Chopsticks Club

2021 COVID19 update:

Online Mandarin & Calligraphy classes & NEW Singing in Mandarin classes

While Covid19 and successive lockdowns have forced us all to social distance, the Club is still running its Mandarin and NEW calligraphy and singing in mandarin classes.

MANDARIN CLASSES

There has been a very positive response to these classes attracting new learners from as far afield as New York & South Africa.

Testimonials

'Covid19 has brought the convenience of leaning from the comfort of ones home'.
'There is a big saving in travel time and travel expense'
'It is not the same as a classroom – but my feeling is that one learns just as well, maybe better'.
'Our teacher now creates notes during the lesson of new characters, expressions and points discussed, which are sent out to everyone after the lesson. This provides a much better record than my notes taken during classroom lessons when the teacher was writing on a board.'
'A convenient way to keep language skills up during this time (and a good bit of routine!)'
'Fun, as we make use of more online resources than before.'
'The online classes give us greater flexibility without compromising the scope of what we can cover. The classes have remained an engaging and enjoyable experience.'
'The online classes run by Chopsticks gives me a great opportunity to join a class I would never be able to attend in person. I wasn't sure how studying Chinese online would go, but we have a really good teacher, and the lessons deliver a good combination of fun and learning'

JOIN one of these classes – each class is limited to a maximum of six per class to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to speak and participate.

Focus is on speaking & listening with reading in support.

Email: theresabooth@chopsticksclub.com and complete the Mandarin Questionnaire below.

online MANDARIN ASSESSMENT QUESTionnairE

2021 online Calligraphy classes

Six reasons to join a Calligraphy Class:

Wonderfully therapeutic and stress relieving
No Chinese language skills needed
Indulge your sense of creativity
Understand the history behind Chinese language better
Boost well-being through fresh learning
Convenient & flexible online learning

When: Monday evenings or day time classes at a time to be arranged by the learners, online using zoom

Format: Teaching through modelling, copying, reviewing and practicing

Quality of Teacher: Experienced artist, Hu Ruijun – see https://www.ruijunhu.com

Cost: £80 for a block of six 1½ hour classes

JOIN a class in 2021 by emailing theresabooth@chopsticksclub.com and complete the assessment form below.

Testimonial for Calligraphy class:

'I can highly recommend the calligraphy class and the teacher’s considered approach will appeal both to those who already have some understanding of the language and culture as well as to those who are simply interested in delving into the visual origins and sophisticated artistry of Chinese characters.'

Luke Elwes, artist

CalliGRAPHY ASSESSMENT FORM WATCH A VIDEO of LEARNING cALLIGRAPHY - PAINTING STARTS after 30 secs

Improve your Mandarin and learn to sing at the same time

STOP PRESS: Join a free 'taster' singing session on Friday 12 March at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Email hjcolston@chopsticksclub.com to register.

JOIN Chopsticks Club member and professional opera singer, Wang Chen on Friday evenings online between 17:30-18:30.

Energize yourself after a long week infront of the computer
Increase your sense of well being through singing
Improve your mandarin and
Make new friends.

So we understand your singing needs, please complete an online form. See RED button below.

Cost: £72 for a block of six classes and an opportunity to sing* with the Mandarin Voices choir at a prestigious concert venue. (* subject to a successful audition - see more information about the Mandarin Voices choir by clicking on the link at the bottom of our HOME page)

Special discount for paid up Chopsticks Club Members, so £60 for a block of classes (To join the Club, click on the MEMBERS header)

SINGING IN MANDARIN FORM

CLICK HERE to PAY FOR SINGING In MANdARIN CLASSES

Singing in Mandarin classes

Mandarin Classes

Weekday Evening Mandarin classes at all levels

I have finally found through Chopsticks Club a Mandarin class that works for me... an inspiring teacher who seeks out challenging articles which are both topical and interesting..and which lead to stimulating discussions in a friendly and relaxed environment.

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Really challenging. FAB teacher, great topics, hard, great lesson plan’ – Sam Christie Advanced class ‘Challenging, interesting and the standard of the students is high.

Slav Sikora Sikorski, Advanced class

the teacher has been very patient and encouraging as we struggle with the pronunciation.

Eri Tsukuda, Complete beginner class

Up-skill

Increase your employability and take advantage of the China opportunity and with our adult evening mandarin classes

Why our classes?

Learn in small groups at your level with experienced native speaker teachers at convenient central London locations

Competitively priced lessons

Weekly 1.5 hour lessons in regular 6 week terms priced at £135 for members / £180 for non-members

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Let us take care of all your translation needs from marketing materials to business cards

REASONS & the IMPORTANCE of LEARNING MANdarin by OLIVIA HALSALL

Schedule of classes 2020

Level of Class	Focus	Date/Time/Location
Advanced	Speaking & Listening with reading in support No text book - Learners agree speaking topics	Monday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm City
Upper Intermediate	Speaking & Listening with reading in support No text book - Learners agree speaking topics	Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-8pm City
Lower Intermediate	Speaking and listening with reading in support Text Book: Chinese Express: Practise Chinese	Tuesday evenings 6.30pm 8pm St Paul's, EC4
Rusty Beginner Complete Beginner	Speaking and listening with reading in support Text book: Chinese Express: Talk Chinese New classes start as soon as have a minimum of 3 new learners	Tuesdays 6.30-8pm City (starting Feb 2019)