Chinese - Beginning I

All Genders Course;
​Full Year Course

This is one of two entry-level courses for the study of Chinese at One Schoolhouse. Please review course selection guidance before registering. ​This course is intended for students who have no prior experience with the Chinese language. This course develops students’ competence in communication and cultural awareness through an exploration of the role of Chinese in societies around the world and through regular engagement in real-life language scenarios. Students spend the first three quarters learning about the cultures, history, and influences that Chinese has had throughout the world and explore issues facing Chinese-speaking communities and peoples today. Quarter 4's emphasis is on students’ ability to understand and be understood in Chinese through guided learning pathways focused on listening, speaking, writing, and reading in a variety of travel, social, and cultural contexts. Students who complete this course develop the confidence, oral and written proficiency, and cultural competence to continue to the next level of study in Chinese - Beginning II.

Course Approval

​This course is approved by the NCAA. ​

One Schoolhouse is fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025; we are an approved online publisher for the University of California. 

Academic Program Teachers

​Academic Program teachers are passionate about helping students flourish and thrive.
​With small sections (averaging 15 students), teachers inspire, encourage, and instill confidence in their students.
Teachers are experts in their subject field and also highly qualified, with over 80% having a master’s degree or a terminal degree.
​Teachers are drawn from top independent schools across the country and participate in our extensive training on current research and best practices in online instruction methods.

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