Are you looking for more opportunities to practice speaking Chinese. We hear you!

This Saturday, we’re hosting our first Mandarin Chat Circle at the beautiful SNFL Library Rooftop (near Bryant Park). This is a structured, teacher-facilitated session designed to get you speaking!

The Game Plan:

Saturday, April 4th, 10:30 - 11:30. At 10:25, we meet outside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 455 5th Ave. Then we head to the 7th-floor outdoor rooftop at 10:30. The session is from 10:30-11:30

How It Works:

1. Topics & Groups: We will split into two groups to ensure you’re practicing at the right level. Below are the initial topics and groupings for the 1st session:

• Group A (Beginner/Elementary): Self-Introductions (Name, Jobs, Age, Hometown, Family, Hobbies, Food, etc). Review Vol 1, Lessons 1–4.

• Group B (Intermediate/Advanced): Option 1: The Language Learning Journey. Discuss your learning background, goals, the "roses and thorns" of learning Mandarin (Vol 1 Lesson 7) OR Option 2: Your Favorite Things in and about NYC

2. Rounds: You will start by talking with another learner for up to 10 minutes. Then, you swap partners and talk with a second, followed by a 3rd partner in the next two rounds. Lastly, everyone can float freely and talk to anyone in the group.  

3. Rules: Stay in Chinese as much as possible! I’ll be providing a “cheat sheet” for your conversations, and floating between groups to provide vocabulary and on-the-spot corrections. If you are really stuck, you could use your "resources". 

To Sign Up:

• Current Students: First Session Only $10.

• Others: $15.

NOTE: Depending on signups, there might be not enough or too many attendees at your level. In that case, I will let you know to join another day. 

Also, the rooftop is seating only (no coffee shops). Grab a coffee/tea nearby before meeting with us if you want. 

Can’t wait to see you there and level up your conversation skills with a view!