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Our Curriculum

Let's Learn Mandarin

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Learn Mandarin for Real Life

At TCML San Antonio, we believe the best way to learn a language is by using it. Our curriculum is designed to help adult learners communicate confidently in everyday situations through practical lessons, interactive conversations, and meaningful cultural experiences.

Let’s Learn Mandarin (來！學華語), a comprehensive curriculum developed by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), helps students progress through a structured learning path that builds confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The curriculum is designed specifically for adults learning Mandarin as a second language.

Speaking & Listening

Build confidence through interactive conversations, pronunciation practice, listening exercises, and classroom discussions that prepare you to communicate naturally in everyday situations.

Reading

Learn to recognize and read Traditional Chinese characters while expanding your vocabulary through dialogues, articles, and practical reading activities.

Writing

Develop writing skills step by step, beginning with character formation and progressing to useful phrases, sentences, and everyday written communication.

Language Through Culture

Language is best understood through culture. Throughout the curriculum, students explore traditions, customs, holidays, etiquette, and daily life, helping them communicate with greater confidence and cultural awareness.

what You'll Learn

Whether your goal is traveling abroad, communicating with family, expanding career opportunities, or simply learning a new language, our curriculum focuses on practical skills you can use immediately.

Students develop the confidence to:

Introduce themselves and hold everyday conversations

Ask and answer common questions

Order food and shop with confidence

Navigate transportation and travel

Communicate with coworkers and friends

Read signs, menus, and basic written materials

Write common characters, phrases, and messages

Better understand Chinese-speaking cultures and customs

A Curriculum That Grows with You

Learning Mandarin is a journey, and our curriculum is designed to guide you every step of the way. Each level introduces new vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills while reinforcing previously learned concepts, creating a strong foundation for continued success.

Basic Level

Basic

  • Let’s Learn Mandarin – Book1
    《來！學華語》第一冊

  • Let’s Learn Mandarin- Book2
    《來！學華語》第二冊

  • Let’s Learn Mandarin- Book3
    《來！學華語》第三冊

Intermediate Level

Intermediate

  • Let’s Learn Chinese – Book 5
    《學華語向前走》第五冊

  • Let’s Learn Chinese – Book6
    《學華語向前走》第六冊

  • Let’s Learn Chinese – Book7
    《學華語向前走》第七冊

Other Materials

Others

Ready to Start Learning?

Whether you’re preparing for international travel, expanding your professional skills, reconnecting with your heritage, or simply embracing a new challenge, our curriculum provides the tools and support to help you succeed.

Start your Mandarin learning journey with TCML today.

Frequently Asked Questions

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TCML uses Let’s Learn Mandarin (來！學華語), a curriculum developed by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) for adult learners studying Mandarin as a second language.

Yes. The curriculum is designed for adults of all experience levels and provides a clear progression from beginner to more advanced proficiency.

Yes. Our curriculum develops all four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—so students gain well-rounded communication abilities.

We teach Traditional Chinese, the writing system used in Taiwan and many overseas Chinese communities around the world. Traditional Chinese preserves the historical and cultural richness of the language and provides students with a strong foundation in reading and writing. Students who learn Traditional Chinese can generally transition to Simplified Chinese more easily in the future if needed.

Absolutely. Students receive textbooks, workbooks, audio resources, and other learning materials that make it easy to review lessons and continue practicing between classes.