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Hong Zeng

I am excited to announce to you that here comes the second sequel of College Spoken Chinese Fast Class: the quickest way of learning conversation Chinese. I am an award-winning professor of Chinese for 16 years at prestigious American colleges with two PhDs in Chinese and comparative language and literature. The quickest way of acquiring spoken language is the way we learned a language during our childhood: from mouth to mouth, without any written script. While without an explaining medium language, a baby has to figure out the meaning of the sentences from recurring situations, we, as adult learners, can even further enhance the speed by minimal, explaining medium language (here is English). The sequence of "College Spoken Chinese Series: The quickest way of learning conversational Chinese" has four courses. Each course takes you only 4 hours (30-40 minutes each day for the two dialogues of each lesson, you can finish the course in a week), the four courses will allow you to master spoken Chinese included in two year's college Chinese curriculum (without the written character requirement of course) in just 16 hours. You will be able to conduct conversation fluently in all realms of daily life, including greeting, family, time, hobbies, visit friends, make appointment, study Chinese, school life, go shopping, weather, traffic, dining, library, renting apartment, book air ticket, traveling, etc. Not just random teaching of some key sentences in a situation, but full-body real-life conversation that encompasses exactly two year's college Chinese curriculum (based on the same range of vocabulary, grammar and situation dialogues). This sequence can be for any new-learners of Chinese, but don't mistake it for just new learners. It is immeasurable valuable for those students who have already studied Chinese for years but need to make his pronunciation as accurate, his speech as fluent as native speakers through the teacher's all-talking head videos emphasizing the mouth shape of pronunciation, the correct tone and sentence cadence that you cannot acquire otherwise. This course is the second sequel, encompass topics such as school life, go shopping, traffic, weather, dining, ask direction and birthday party, very important topics in daily life.

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I am excited to announce to you that here comes the second sequel of College Spoken Chinese Fast Class: the quickest way of learning conversation Chinese. I am an award-winning professor of Chinese for 16 years at prestigious American colleges with two PhDs in Chinese and comparative language and literature. The quickest way of acquiring spoken language is the way we learned a language during our childhood: from mouth to mouth, without any written script. While without an explaining medium language, a baby has to figure out the meaning of the sentences from recurring situations, we, as adult learners, can even further enhance the speed by minimal, explaining medium language (here is English). The sequence of "College Spoken Chinese Series: The quickest way of learning conversational Chinese" has four courses. Each course takes you only 4 hours (30-40 minutes each day for the two dialogues of each lesson, you can finish the course in a week), the four courses will allow you to master spoken Chinese included in two year's college Chinese curriculum (without the written character requirement of course) in just 16 hours. You will be able to conduct conversation fluently in all realms of daily life, including greeting, family, time, hobbies, visit friends, make appointment, study Chinese, school life, go shopping, weather, traffic, dining, library, renting apartment, book air ticket, traveling, etc. Not just random teaching of some key sentences in a situation, but full-body real-life conversation that encompasses exactly two year's college Chinese curriculum (based on the same range of vocabulary, grammar and situation dialogues). This sequence can be for any new-learners of Chinese, but don't mistake it for just new learners. It is immeasurable valuable for those students who have already studied Chinese for years but need to make his pronunciation as accurate, his speech as fluent as native speakers through the teacher's all-talking head videos emphasizing the mouth shape of pronunciation, the correct tone and sentence cadence that you cannot acquire otherwise. This course is the second sequel, encompass topics such as school life, go shopping, traffic, weather, dining, ask direction and birthday party, very important topics in daily life.

Each dialogue is taught in three lectures. The first lecture will teach you the meaning of each phrase and sentence in the dialogue with the help of medium languageEnglish, but the main emphasis is to lead you speak after me through the whole dialogue as soon as you understand them. During this lecture, you may glance at the printed out PDF of the text with its pinyin text for identifying the sound with my talk-head pronunciation, particularly students who have never studied pinyin and not familiar with Chinese pronunciation. In the second lecture, I will lead you to speak through the text twice and practice the dialogue with you in a new, invented context where we act as two sides speaking the dialogue. The third lecture is an acting video in which you can review your dialogue and speak after me again. I didn't put in pinyin subtitles in the talking head videos, because I think it will distract you from recalling the full sentence you speak after me, instead, you will just spell out the pinyin one by one mechanically, without being able to duplicate the full sentence language out of your memory when you speak after me. After the first lecture, you should not even look at the PDF while speaking after me, you should speak after me like a child learning his first languagefrom mouth to mouth, observing the mouth shape in pronunciation, imitate the pronunciation and tones as closely as possible, draw from memory the whole sentence structure after you heard it, on the spot. That is how you can maximize the speed of learn spoken language.

As to prerequisite for this course, it is preferable that you should take College Spoken Chinese Fast Class Beginning 1, the first sequel of this 4-course conversational Chinese sequence, which allows you to learn conversational Chinese included in two years' college Chinese curriculum with greatest speed. For those who have not learned pinyin before, it is advisable that you should take my College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Beginning Level, whose introduction section includes a more detailed teaching and practicing of pinyin, the basis for correct pronunciation.

You will see after four hours, you are able to speak, with near native-speaker accuracy and fluency some major situational dialogues, the content of which a college student has to learn in one full semester (without the written requirement), in five months.

You should definitely grab the whole sequence of this conversational Chinese series (the last two courses will come out soon) that allow you to learn spoken Chinese (two years' college Chinese curriculum) at greatest speedin only 16 hours.

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Learning objectives

  • They will converse fluently in daily topics such as school life, go shopping, traffic, weather, dining, ask direction, birthday party, etc.
  • Their accuracy of pronunciation and speech fluency will be greatly enhanced, even for experienced learners

Syllabus

The students will learn the course goal, methodology and studying guide;

This lecture will introduce the course goal, methodology and study guide of this course

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This lecture will teach dialogue 1 part 1, I will explain the text while
lead you to speak through the dialogue after me at least twice. Try to
imitate my tones and pronunciation, and mouth shapes in pronouncing
sounds as closely as possible. Try to recall the full sentence in your
memory when you speak each sentence after me. For students who haven't
learned pinyin before and not quite familiar with Chinese sounds yet,
you will print out the PDF of the text (with pinyin, English meaning;
you don't have to pay attention to the Chinese character text unless
you are interested in it), and glance at it in the first time of
speaking after me to ensure speaking accuracy. But always try to recall
the full sentence out of memory when you speak after me---as soon as you
are sure of the pinyin sounds.

This lecture practices dialogue 1. I will lead you to speak after me the
full dialogue twice sentence by sentence, try to imitate my tones and
pronunciation as closely as possible by observing closely how I
pronounce each sound in my mouth. Try not to look at any written text,
but recall each full sentence out of your memory with correct tones,
pronunciation and sentence cadence. This helps you to be fluent in
future speaking. Then I will give you a new context based on the same
situation, you will complete the other side of the dialogue while I give
one side of the dialogue.

Follow the same instruction as the corresponding lecture in the previous dialogue.

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Emphasizes learning spoken Chinese through repetition and imitation, which mirrors natural language acquisition and may benefit learners who struggle with traditional methods
Focuses on practical, daily life conversations, such as shopping, weather, and dining, which equips learners with immediately useful phrases and vocabulary
Recommends taking 'College Spoken Chinese Fast Class Beginning 1' beforehand, which may pose a barrier to entry for learners who are completely new to the language
Aims to improve pronunciation and fluency, which is valuable for students who have studied Chinese but want to refine their speaking skills
Uses English as a medium to explain the meaning of phrases and sentences, which can help new learners grasp the content more quickly
Relies heavily on imitating the instructor's mouth shapes and tones, which requires learners to have good visual and auditory attention

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Fast spoken chinese for daily topics

According to learners, this course is a fast-paced and effective way to acquire conversational Chinese skills, particularly focusing on pronunciation and fluency. Students appreciate the unique methodology that emphasizes imitation and speaking without reliance on written characters while practicing. The course covers a range of practical daily life topics. While designed for speed and speaking, learners should be aware that it is strictly focused on spoken language and does not teach reading or writing. It's recommended to have completed the first course or have prior pinyin knowledge due to the fast tempo.
Quick pace for learning dialogues rapidly.
"It's a very fast way to learn dialogues, you need to put in consistent effort."
"The 'mouth to mouth' method is intense but you pick up phrases quickly."
"This course is perfect if you want to speak fast and aren't focused on grammar rules."
"The pace pushes you to speak from memory right away."
Professor's expertise and teaching noted.
"The professor's experience is clear in the way the lessons are structured."
"I found the instructor's explanations of phrases very helpful."
"The teacher's focus on correct tones and mouth shapes is a big plus."
"Learning from an experienced college professor makes a difference."
Emphasis on speaking and pronunciation.
"This course really helped improve my fluency and confidence speaking Chinese."
"I love the focus on just speaking! My pronunciation is much better after imitating the instructor."
"The method of repeating full sentences from memory is great for building natural speech patterns."
"I feel much more comfortable having simple conversations on daily topics."
Suggests finishing Part 1 or pinyin.
"Taking Part 1 beforehand really is helpful for this course's pace."
"If you don't know pinyin, the intro pinyin course is definitely recommended."
"This course builds directly on the previous one, so be prepared."
"Might be challenging if this is your absolute first time with Chinese sounds."
Excludes learning characters/writing.
"It's important to know this course is purely for speaking, no hanzi at all."
"If you want to learn to read or write, this is not the course for you."
"I needed to supplement this course to learn characters alongside the speaking practice."
"Great for conversational goals, but lacks the writing aspect of Chinese."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in College Spoken Chinese Fast Class Beginning 2 with these activities:
Review Pinyin Pronunciation
Strengthen your understanding of Pinyin to improve pronunciation accuracy in spoken Chinese.
Browse courses on Pinyin
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  • Review Pinyin charts and audio examples online.
  • Practice pronouncing each sound individually.
  • Record yourself and compare to native speaker recordings.
Read "Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook"
Reinforce your understanding of basic Chinese grammar to improve sentence construction and comprehension.
View The Chinese Lexicon on Amazon
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  • Read chapters related to sentence structure and basic grammar points.
  • Complete the exercises in the workbook to test your understanding.
  • Relate the grammar points to the dialogues in the course.
Practice Dialogues with a Language Partner
Practice the dialogues from the course with a language partner to improve fluency and pronunciation.
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  • Find a language partner online or in person.
  • Take turns playing different roles in the dialogues.
  • Provide each other with feedback on pronunciation and grammar.
  • Try to create variations of the dialogues using the same vocabulary.
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Record Yourself Speaking the Dialogues
Record yourself speaking the dialogues from the course and analyze your pronunciation and intonation.
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  • Record yourself speaking each dialogue multiple times.
  • Listen back to your recordings and identify areas for improvement.
  • Compare your recordings to the instructor's pronunciation.
  • Focus on improving your tones and sentence cadence.
Explore "Chinese Short Stories For Beginners"
Expand your vocabulary and improve reading comprehension by reading short stories in Chinese.
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  • Read one short story per week.
  • Look up unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • Try to summarize the story in your own words.
  • Identify vocabulary and grammar points that you have learned in the course.
Create a Simulated Shopping Experience
Create a simulated shopping experience in Chinese to practice the vocabulary and dialogues related to shopping.
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  • Write a script for a shopping scenario.
  • Gather props and materials to create a realistic setting.
  • Practice the dialogue with a language partner or record yourself.
  • Focus on using the vocabulary and grammar learned in the course.
Prepare a Presentation on a Chinese City
Prepare a presentation in Chinese about a city in China, incorporating vocabulary and grammar from the course.
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  • Research a city in China and gather information about its culture, history, and attractions.
  • Write a script for your presentation in Chinese.
  • Create visual aids to support your presentation.
  • Practice your presentation and record yourself.
  • Present your presentation to a language partner or online group.

Career center

Learners who complete College Spoken Chinese Fast Class Beginning 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Interpreter
An interpreter converts spoken language from one language into another. This course will be particularly helpful for those interested in becoming an interpreter, as it focuses on spoken Chinese. The course emphasizes mouth shape, pronunciation, tones and sentence cadence. The sequence emphasizes real-life conversations including greetings, family, time, hobbies, appointments, study, school life, shopping, weather, traffic, dining, library, apartment rentals, and travel. This course in particular includes topics such as school life, shopping, traffic, weather, dining, asking directions, and birthday parties.
Language Teacher
A language teacher instructs students in a foreign language. This course emphasizes accurate pronunciation and fluency in spoken Chinese. The course uses an immersive method, akin to how children naturally acquire language, emphasizing mouth-to-mouth learning without reliance on written scripts. A language teacher may find this fast-paced method of instruction effective. The course covers school life, shopping, traffic, weather, dining, asking for directions, and birthday parties.
Flight Attendant
A flight attendant ensures the safety and comfort of airline passengers. The ability to speak Chinese is a valuable asset, especially on international routes. This course emphasizes fluency in spoken Chinese through dialogues on topics like traffic, weather, dining, and making appointments. The course emphasizes practical, everyday conversations. The course emphasizes mouth shape, pronunciation, tones and sentence cadence.
Tour Guide
A tour guide leads groups of people through tourist attractions and provides information about the location. This course can benefit a tour guide who wants to improve their spoken Chinese, especially in practical daily life scenarios. The course is designed to accelerate conversational skills, covering topics relevant to travel and daily interactions, such as traffic, weather, dining, asking directions, and shopping. This course emphasizes accurate pronunciation, tones and sentence cadence.
Customer Service Representative
A customer service representative assists customers with inquiries, orders, or complaints. This course can allow a customer service representative to better communicate with Chinese-speaking clients. The course's emphasis on practical, everyday conversations, including greetings, family, time, hobbies, appointments, school life, shopping, traffic, dining, and directions, makes it applicable to customer interactions. Accuracy of pronunciation and speech fluency will be greatly enhanced.
Business Development Manager
A business development manager identifies and pursues new business opportunities. This course is useful for a business development manager who wants to expand their company's presence in the Chinese market. Conversational fluency in Chinese, including the ability to discuss topics such as traffic, weather, dining, and daily life, is essential for building relationships and negotiating deals. This course emphasizes building accuracy of pronunciation and speech fluency.
International Sales Representative
An international sales representative promotes and sells products or services to clients in other countries. This course will be very helpful for someone needing to converse in Chinese with clients or partners. The course focuses on fluency and accurate pronunciation. The course includes topics such as school life, shopping, traffic, weather, dining, and asking directions, all of which are relevant in social situations. This course can help an international sales representative to communicate more effectively.
Cultural Liaison
A cultural liaison bridges communication gaps and facilitates understanding between different cultures. This course focuses on practical, spoken Chinese, which can be very useful for a cultural liaison. It emphasizes conversation in daily life scenarios, such as school life, shopping, traffic, weather, dining, and asking for directions. The course emphasizing mouth shape, pronunciation, tones and sentence cadence.
Translator
A translator converts written material from one language into another. This course, with its emphasis on spoken Chinese and conversational fluency, may be useful for translators looking to expand their language skills, especially in practical, everyday scenarios. The course focuses on dialogues related to school life, shopping, traffic, weather, dining, and asking for directions. By improving fluency and accuracy in these areas, a translator can better handle a wider range of translation tasks.
Technical Support Specialist
A technical support specialist provides assistance to users of technical products or services. This course may be useful if they support Chinese-speaking clients. Gaining fluency in conversational Chinese, especially in everyday scenarios, enhances their ability to understand and address customer issues effectively. The course emphasizes mouth shape, pronunciation, tones and sentence cadence.
Hospitality Manager
A hospitality manager oversees the operations of a hotel, restaurant, or other hospitality establishment. This course may be useful to a hospitality manager who wishes to better communicate with Chinese-speaking guests or staff. Learning conversational Chinese, including topics such as dining, asking directions, and making appointments, can improve customer service and create a more welcoming environment. Specifically, this course can provide a foundation in building accuracy and speech fluency.
Market Research Analyst
A market research analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. This course may be useful for a market research analyst researching the Chinese market. While fluency in the language may not be central to their daily tasks, the ability to understand spoken Chinese can enhance their ability to conduct interviews, focus groups, or analyze consumer behavior. The course covers topics such as shopping and dining.
Foreign Correspondent
A foreign correspondent reports news from a foreign country. While this role often requires advanced degrees, this course may be useful for a foreign correspondent based in China, especially if they need to conduct interviews or interact with locals on a daily basis. The course covers topics such as traffic, weather, dining, and school life. This course helps build a foundation of accuracy of pronunciation and speech fluency.
Recruiter
A recruiter helps companies find, interview, and hire employees. This course may be useful to a recruiter who specializes in placing candidates in roles that require Chinese language skills. While the recruiter may not need to be fluent themselves, understanding spoken Chinese can aid in assessing candidates' communication abilities and understanding the nuances of the role. The course covers everyday conversations, and emphasizes accuracy of pronunciation and speech fluency.
Social Media Manager
A social media manager is responsible for a company's online presence. This course may be useful for a social media manager managing a brand's Chinese social media accounts. While this role typically involves writing, understanding spoken Chinese helps better understand the target audience, follow trends, and engage in conversations. This course covers topics such as school life, shopping, and different activities in response to weather.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in College Spoken Chinese Fast Class Beginning 2.
Provides a solid foundation in Chinese grammar, which is essential for constructing accurate sentences. It is helpful for understanding the underlying structure of the dialogues presented in the course. While not strictly focused on spoken Chinese, a grasp of grammar will improve fluency and comprehension. This book is often used as a textbook in introductory Chinese courses.
Offers a collection of short stories designed for beginner Chinese learners. It can help expand vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. While the course focuses on spoken Chinese, reading short stories can reinforce vocabulary learned in the dialogues. This book is more valuable as additional reading to supplement the course.

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