Classes start on January 9, 2017

China Institute offers a wide range of Chinese language classes at every proficiency level, from beginner to advanced. The year-round Private Tutoring has been designed to meet an individual's specific language needs.Our experienced instructors can bring private lessons to any location of your choice, and at the convenience of your schedule. In the Studio Program, we'll offer short courses of Calligraphy, Brush Painting, & Tai Chi.

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Not sure which level to register for? Schedule an appointment for a quick 15 minute assessment! Please contact: Tina Fang by email to tfang@chinainstitute.org or call 212-744-8181 ext. 150



Classical Chinese II: A Rare Linguistic Gem

- Taught by Ben Wang, Senior Lecturer

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

10 sessions (20 hours)

January 10 - March 14

Tuition: $465 members / $505 non-members

(plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee)

Requirements for taking this course:
Knowledge of basic grammar points and reading characters of the vernacular Chinese, which is at least one year Chinese study at a university or college Chinese program, or similar proficiency level. For those who did not attend the first session of this course, Classical Chinese I, it is highly recommended that you contact the office for an assessment.

Course Description:

In the lives of all those interested in world cultures, there is surely a moment when the door to classical Chinese must be open for them to come to better understand the poetry, literature, music, drama, and fine arts.

Far from being a demised and vanished (or vanishing) language, classical Chinese, at its ripe age of more than 3,000 years, glows not only as a sine-qua-non to the appreciation of classical written matters in Chinese, it is used by all writers to this day in composing fine modern poetry, novels, essays, and journalistic reports and comments. Most importantly, classical Chinese language, sound and alive, makes an astonishing appearance in daily conversations often embellished by countless common sayings and proverbs in classical (or semi-classical) Chinese. These are as much an indispensable and integral part of both the spoken and written Chinese as they are the most popular and favorite phrases to all Chinese language speakers and writers. Learn More