In the trial lesson, we introduce each other, and we talk about our interests and hobbies. We can work a little on the things you want to learn. We can also communicate about your study plan.

- This course encompass my major interest in Chinese culture.
- learning materials include Taoism, (Mahayana) Buddhism and Confucianism. “儒释道”
- based on my own understanding from reasoning and experience, not from the books or school/academy.
- class will be semi-structured. I like to provoke your own thinking by asking your open questions. No right answers. I think this can be fun!
- The more you master the Chinese language, the more you will gain from this course.
- If you have limited language ability, I still encourage you take this class. We will speak more English. I hope this course can trigger your curiosity in this topic.
- Unfortunately, zero beginner is not accepted. 

⚠️ To begin this course, you need to write a brief paragraph in ENGLISH about this topic, you can write about what you know about Traditional Chinese Philosophy, or why you are interested in taking this course.

Traditional Chinese Philosophy 古代中国哲学

Free talk on your interested topics. Mostly for speaking practice. Pronunciation, fluency, making sense. Know more on the culture. No writing or reading or paperwork. 

Please note you are expected to be not a zero beginner and have some communicative ability in mandarin Chinese.

Conversation Practice 口语练习

We use HSK textbook to practice in a structured way. In this course, you can see your progress easily with the textbook. Pronunciation, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing can all be included in the class.