Learn Mandarin Chinese at Language Loop Chicago!

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Here at Language Loop we teach simplified characters, which are used throughout Mainland China and Singapore. We offer Mandarin programs at all proficiency levels. click here to contact us For questions about scheduling and teacher availability , call 312-234-9835 or text / whatsapp  312-837-9012   Mandarin Chinese Programs at Language Loop   Private Programs Structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. We will be happy to customize your curriculum to meet your specific area of interest (health, journalism, business, law, technology etc…) Please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied Chinese.   Private Lessons Study at your own pace and create your own schedule. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.   Dive and Survive Get a true immersion experience. Study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.   Semi-Private Program Learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose.   Online Lessons if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! video instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more..   Tutoring Get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. Ages 12 and up.   Group Programs Make learning social and fun! Groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. All group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. If you’ve studied Chinese before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment   Busy Loop Busy Loop classes are 2 hours long. Classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. Please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.   Weekday Intensive Weekday Intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.   the fling these 3 hour classes meet three times a week for 2 weeks. 18 hours of group instruction.   Saturday Intensive Saturday Intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive Saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.   Languagepalooza Study with your friends! Languagepalooza is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. Classes meet for 2 hours. Students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.     Corporate Group Study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. We will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.   Additional Services -Translation -Cross Cultural Training   Who Speaks Mandarin? -Almost 1 billion people speak Mandarin as a native language, making Mandarin the language with the world’s largest native speaking population (Thompson, About World Languages). -Mandarin is an official language in Mainland China, Singapore, and Taiwan and is widely spoken in Hong Kong, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand (Thompson, About World Languages). -About 70% of the Chinese population speaks Mandarin as their principal dialect (Thompson, About World Languages).   Fun Facts -China has the world’s second largest economy (source). -There are over 20,000 Chinese characters (Listen & Learn). -The Chinese writing system is the oldest script of any language still spoken today (Listen & Learn). -Mandarin is a tonal language with 5 distinct tones (East Asia Student).