Chinese Learning Resources
Below are some Chinese language and culture resources:
Learning Chinese
- MDBG Chinese Dictionary)
- Purple Culture Chinese
- Flashcards to study Chinese vocabulary
Reading and Listening
Studying Chinese
About Chinese
The Chinese language (also called 汉语 Hanyu, 中文 Zhongwen, or 华语 Huawen) is a member of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. About one-fifth of the world speaks some form of Chinese as its native language, making it the most spoken language in the world.
Sample Video Lessons
Chinese Course Introduction Video — Watch
Chinese 1
- Lesson 1 - Greetings
- Lesson 2 - Nihao
- Lesson 6 - How many books do you have?
Chinese 2
Lesson 6 — Shopping
Textbooks
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Chinese 1 |
Total Chinese: Beginning Level 1 |
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Chinese 2 |
Total Chinese: Beginning Level 2 |
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Chinese 3 |
No textbook required |
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Chinese 4 |
No textbook required |
Sample Lessons in PDF Format
Chinese Course Prerequisites
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Course |
Prerequisite |
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Chinese 1 |
No prerequisite |
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Chinese 2 |
IVC Chinese 1 or two years of high school Chinese |
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Chinese 3 |
IVC Chinese 2 or three years of high school Chinese |
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Chinese 4 |
Chinese Program
Welcome to the IVC Chinese Program
Chinese is the most spoken language in the world with over one billion people whose first language is Mandarin and whose civilization is one of the oldest in the world, with over three thousand years of history. At Irvine Valley College, while mastering the Chinese language, you will also learn about its rich culture, traditions, geography, civilization, literature and history.
Faculty and Staff Contact
School of Languages and Learning Resources
Department Offices: 949-451-5367
Brooke Bui | Dean, Languages and Learning Resources
Erika Arendts | Senior Administrative Assistant, Languages and Learning Resources
Life Fitness Center
How do I Get Started?
Once enrolled in one of these courses, you must then log-on to Canvas: https://canvas.socccd.edu
After selecting your KNES 3 section, click on "Content/Lecture Modules", then click on "Module 1".
Specialized Adapted Equipment
Irvine Valley College has one of the most extensive inventories of specialized fitness equipment in Southern California.
Adapted Fitness Course Descriptions
KNEA 1: Adapted Personal Fitness
(offered in Fall, Spring and Summer terms)
Classes are held three days each week under the instruction of Ted Weatherford, 2005 Physical Educator of the Year (SCOPE). Ted has been a fulltime faculty member at IVC for more than two decades and has taught adapted fitness, kinesiology, health, dance and coached the IVC intercollegiate softball team.