Whether you're a student at St. Louis University taking Chinese to meet scholastic requirements or even a business professional wanting to learn Chinese to benefit your business dealings, Varsity Tutors offers a St. Louis Chinese course to help you work towards your goals. Learning a foreign language can be difficult in the best of circumstances, and this is especially true of Chinese since it is based on completely different concepts from English. With this potential for increased difficulty, you might find yourself facing adversity picking up on the Chinese language. A St. Louis Chinese course might be what you need to understand the language and its specific quirks more effectively. If you're a student at a school such as Riverview Gardens Senior High School, taking a course can give you benefits beyond those found in a typical classroom setting.
Chinese dialects are the most oft-spoken languages in the world, with in excess of a billion people speaking them natively. China is also a major player in the business world, with a large percentage of goods being manufactured in China. Thanks to technology increasing the globalization of the world, if you plan to become or already are a business professional, chances are China will factor into your career in some capacity. Becoming fluent in Mandarin Chinese can give you a leg up on your competition in business dealings, and a St. Louis Chinese class can help you work towards that fluency.
Whether you're a business person looking to increase their skills to benefit your career, a college student looking to do well in a Chinese class to meet your language requirement, or even just want to learn a Chinese dialect because of personal interest, a St. Louis Chinese class can push you in the right direction. Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a class that will help you no matter your current skill level.
What material does a St. Louis Chinese course cover?
每种语言都有它自己的细微差别和特定的压电陶瓷uliarities that can make it difficult to learn. This is especially true of the Chinese language, which has very little in common with English and can be difficult for non-native Chinese speakers to pick up on the concepts. To begin with, there are several dialects of the Chinese language. There are generally considered to be seven main dialects of Chinese, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most popular. In addition to different dialects, Chinese is a tonal language where the meaning of a word can differ based on the tone it is pronounced with. Mandarin Chinese has four tones: flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling. Other dialects can have up to nine different tones.
In addition to Chinese being spoken differently than English, the written language is completely different. Unlike with English, there is no Chinese alphabet. Instead of having individual letters that make up words, the Chinese language has over 50,000 characters, with each character being the equivalent to a syllable. There are 20,000 characters used regularly, with the bulk of written Chinese being expressed with 2,500 characters.
Chinese is considered by many to be the most difficult language to learn. Due to Chinese being completely different to English with different rules, both spoken and written, you might find yourself having difficulty picking up on the language. This is where a St. Louis Chinese class can come into play.
How can I benefit from a St. Louis Chinese course?
Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a St. Louis Chinese course that can help you work towards becoming proficient in this difficult language. Chinese courses are conducted online via a live virtual platform. This online platform allows you to interact with the instructor and your academic peers just as if you were in the same room together. Your course will be led by an expert instructor who has been interviewed and vetted rigorously to ensure they are highly qualified and communicate well. The instructor leads an online group course, where you will work collaboratively with other students also looking to improve their Chinese mastery. Working in collaboration with other students can provide benefits for all involved, as working in groups can not only help you but can help you save. Working with others has also been shown to help deepen comprehension and more thoroughly prepare students. Additionally, in a group setting, if you are having difficulty with a concept, the other students in the group can provide you with assistance. Conversely, you can help other students get through difficult concepts when you have a firm grasp of them. If you still require extra help, there's no need to worry. You can request one-on-one time with your instructor to address specific areas you want to work on.
Chinese classes are convenient and offer many options to work into your schedule. Since the classes are online, they are easily accessible from anywhere you have an internet connection. Instead of having to spend time going to meet with an instructor, online classes are convenient and easy to integrate into your routine. Classes are offered in multiple sections, with new sections starting monthly. You can select between 2-week and 4-week courses. All these options mean more than likely there is an option that will fit your schedule.
How can I get signed up for a Chinese course?
Chinese can be a very difficult language to learn. Whether you're a student at Gateway High School, a college student looking for assistance, or a business person wanting to learn Chinese to increase professional opportunities in the international business world, if you contact Varsity Tutors, we can enroll you in a St. Louis Chinese course to move you in the right direction. If you contact Varsity Tutors today, we can answer any questions you might have about what a Chinese course will cover. We can provide you with our current course offerings and tell you when we can enroll you in a course and get you started working towards your goals in learning Chinese. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.
Mica: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...degrees. I hold a BA in Anthropology (with Spanish and Music minors) from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA. I love to travel, and have lived and worked in three countries outside the U.S. In Costa Rica, I worked with study abroad students in an Intensive Spanish Language program. In El Salvador, I taught in...
Education & Certification
- Lawrence University- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Monterey Institute of International Studies- Master of Arts, TESOL
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Arithmetic
- SAT Math
- Test Prep
- +45 subjects
Benjamin: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...they often served as parental figures and life coaches when they needed to be. They recognized that, as teachers of underprivileged students at an underfunded school, they would have to step up and be the support that their students needed. Now in college, I am inspired by my high school teachers (and my current professors) to be that same support, in whatever way works best for the student. In short, I want to help, in...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond- Bachelor in Arts, Communication and Rhetoric
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- GRE Subject Test in Psychology
- Middle School Science
- Test Prep
- +173 subjects
Education & Certification
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- GED
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- +54 subjects
Taylor: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...main interest is in tutoring languages--Mandarin or English (ESL). There's something special about helping others communicate. I am also willing to help with other middle/high school and STEM subjects if required. I know that sometimes all it takes is some extra attention and another method of explaining to make a big difference and I'll work hard to help find the study method for you. I have a BS in Biosystems Engineering and a BA in...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University- Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Michigan State University- Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- Study Skills and Organization
- Math
- +15 subjects
Sean: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...in the U.S, I'm a motivated character that always excelled in academics and achievements, including winning congressional scholarship at the age of 16. After high school, I began a home business while attending college. Throughout the last couple years, I have been increasingly seeking ways to enrich my skill-set and keep my mind sharp: I'd studied overseas, learned foreign languages, practiced coding and digital production. In person, I'm a calm, clear-minded and detail-oriented individual.
Education & Certification
- Los Angeles Valley College- Bachelor of Economics, International Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Trigonometry
- SAT Math
- Test Prep
- +24 subjects
Robin: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...I am very skilled at helping others to learn the topics presented, improve their test-taking strategies, and improve their score. You must "think like the test writers" and be prepared for every twist and turn they will throw your way. My schedule is very flexible, and I will work hard with you to meet your goals. Also, you must be committed to working outside of the tutoring sessions to solidify your learning and skills. I...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Baylor University- Master of Science, Inorganic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Chemistry
- GRE Subject Test in Chemistry
- DAT
- +119 subjects
Syaulan: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...and Geometry, etc. In my teaching & tutoring, I'd like to first find out the strength and weakness of the student on the corresponding subject, and then design a protocol to induce the student fully exerting his or her strength while improving the weakness counter part. The practical way of implementing this strategy is by doing exampling problems, Q&A discussions, and practicing problem sets, with which a cycle shall be repeated. In my leisure time,...
Education & Certification
- National Chung-Hsing University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Johns Hopkins University- PHD, Organic / Material Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- IB Chemistry SL
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +26 subjects
LaYow : St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...dream one day to become an oncologist (a doctor who treats and researches cancer)! In the past, I have assisted teachers in their classrooms as a "teacher aid" by answering questions and explaining concepts to students one-on-one. Furthermore, I plan on working as a calculus tutor leader for incoming freshmen next semester at my university. I am extremely passionate about teaching students and helping them reach their full potential because education is not "one size...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Physics
- SAT Subject Tests
- +37 subjects
Wanning: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...their Chinese language skills. I always believe being able to speak and understand another language really can open a door for a person to see the world from a different perspective. There are so many aspects behind a language, such as culture, people, and people's ways of thinking. When I was in graduate school, I was a Chinese tutor for a U.S. professor who studied Chinese during his spare time. I am motivated to help...
Education & Certification
- Capital Normal University Beijing China - Bachelors, English/Tourism Management
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale- Masters, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Test Prep
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +12 subjects
Vera: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...math, coding, and science, and I want to share that with my students! I am sad to see students who think they can't master these subjects because they've never had the right help and support to learn. I always try a number of different approaches and explanations to see what works for a student. Some people like formulas, while others like pictures. I work for that moment when a difficult concept finally makes sense.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona- Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Other
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Physics
- +53 subjects