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Chinese Contemporary Topics

  • Intermediate
  • 17 and older
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  • Virtual Classroom
  • 36 hours & 40 minutes over 22 sessions

Start Dates (0) $475/person

  • Price includes $25 registration fee.

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Class Description

Description

The Special Topics course is designed for students who speak Chinese at a High Intermediate to Mid Advanced level. Classes focus on improving fluency and conversational skills, expanding vocabulary on advanced topics, refining pronunciation, and fine-tuning grammar. Students will read authentic media and participate in discussions on topics related to current events and Chinese culture. Special Topics courses are ideal language maintenance and can be taken multiple times as topics will change each session.

Prerequisite: Must speak the language at a Intermediate High to Advanced Mid level.

Key Benefits:

  • Small group classes
  • Classes taught by qualified native speakers
  • Designed for working professionals
  • Emphasis on Speaking and Listening Comprehension
  • Great location; close to McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro Stations in downtown Washington, DC

Registration Fee included. 

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy:

Students may withdraw from the course at any time. The ICLS Group Evening Class Refund Policy is in the table below.

Withdrawal Period | Refund

  • Before Registration Ends | 100% of Tuition Paid
  • After Registration Closes and Before the 3rd Class | 50% of Tuition Paid
  • After the 3rd Class | No Refund
The student must notify ICLS immediately upon the decision to withdraw and complete the Student Withdrawal Form which is available from the school's Business Office to initiate a request for a refund. Refunds will be issued within ten (10) business days.

Absence Policy:

Group Classes continue as scheduled even if a student is absent from the class. An individual student who does not attend a class will not be able to make up the missed hours. Please note that each instructional hour is 50 minutes in length.

Cancellation Policy:

ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to a lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment the tuition, materials (if purchased), and registration fee will be refunded. Group Classes continue as scheduled even if a student is absent from the class. An individual student who does not attend a class will not be able to make up the missed hours even if 24-hour notice is given. Please note that each instructional hour is 50 minutes in length.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

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Int'l Center for Language Studies

ICLS is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC that was founded in 1966 to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and foreign language training. We also offer high-quality internships at US companies and organizations through our “WIN in the USA” Program.

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