Dear Magical wizard,
First of all, thank you for your interest in my new course. If you're here, congratulations—you’re in the right place! I’m so proud of you for making it this far. It’s clear that you’re aiming for a higher level of Mandarin, and that’s incredible! But don’t overlook what you’ve already achieved—reaching the beginner level is no small feat. If you’ve made it this far, you absolutely have what it takes to keep going!
You are powerful, and you have the magic within you to make a quantum leap in your Mandarin journey.
I know you ...
- You have long-term plans to live in Taiwan and want to move beyond basic, everyday vocabulary. You’re not content with just getting by—you want to express yourself more clearly, with nuanced words and phrases.
- You can hold a basic conversation, but you know it’s not enough, especially if you plan to work, build a career, or even start a family in Taiwan.
- You want to engage with more academic discussions, follow current events, understand local slang, and even dive into some Mandarin-Hokkien (Taigi) references!
- You struggle to express your deeper thoughts and feelings because you only know basic words for emotions like "sad," "happy," or "angry." But what about "anxious," "irritated," or "motivated"? You want to convey those deeper, more complex feelings too.
- When visiting the doctor, you find it hard to describe your physical symptoms in detail, making it difficult for them to fully understand and diagnose your condition.
- You need more vocabulary for everyday situations, like getting a haircut, going to the post office, or navigating public services.
Or maybe, you’re simply driven and want to level up your Mandarin skills because you know you can do it!
If any of this resonates with you, I hear you. This course was created specifically for people like you.
Here’s the great news: the leap from beginner to intermediate, or even beyond, isn’t as daunting as it seems. Often, the challenge comes from not having the cultural context to fully grasp the language. That’s where my program comes in—with fun, engaging vlogs filmed in Taiwan, I’ll help you immerse yourself in the cultural nuances that bring Mandarin to life.
Another challenge is finding the right learning materials. You need materials that truly understand where you are, what challenges you’re facing, and what you need to overcome them—materials specifically designed to address those issues. Well, guess what? That’s exactly what I’ve created for you!
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Express yourself more accurately in a variety of situations.
- Make your language more vivid and engaging when you speak or write.
- Describe things with greater detail and clarity.
- Use more nuanced and advanced expressions, helping you better understand Taiwanese movies and TV shows.
- Better grasp what people are saying, especially when they use local slang or shortened expressions.
- Be more specific in what you want to convey, adding richness to your conversations.
- Communicate in a way that resonates with how Taiwanese people speak today.
Now, let’s pour some magical potion and make a quantum leap in your Mandarin journey!
Here's what you get inside the program
Fun Vlog of Cecilia's life in Taiwan
Super engaging videos that is filmed in Taiwan.
Value packed PDFs
This including:
1.Vocabulary list with explanations and examples.
2.Slangs & phrases
3.Sentence Structures
4.Sometimes Hokkien slangs as well!
Explanation video of the lesson
Each lesson come with an extra explanation video to dive even deeper into details. This will ensure you fully understand what you learned from the Vlog video and the PDFs.
The Magic Show Podcast
If you want to internalize what you have learned and improve your listening, just go on the podcast channel and you can listen to all the lessons in anytime! Even when you are doing exercise :D
Curriculum (more to come)
The main goal of this program is to help you to level up your mandarin,
Yes! We want to learn advanced words and expressions, but what are they actually look like? It usually involves:
💫 Being more concise.
Advanced expressions are often shorter than beginner-level phrases. Beginners may use simple words to form mini-sentences to describe something, but in advanced language, there's often already a word that sums up that whole idea.
💫Being more specific.
Beginner vocabulary is usually more general, making it usable in many situations. But if you want to express yourself more accurately and with more detail, you'll use advanced vocabulary, which is more specific to certain situations. This helps the listener feel the atmosphere, the vibe, and makes your words come to life.
💫Using expressions & slang.
Due to unique cultural and environmental factors, some situations can only be understood by those immersed in the culture or lifestyle. This is where expressions and slang come in! Knowing these will naturally help you understand Taiwanese culture better. :)
Common Q&A
Q1: I am not sure about if my level
is enough to take this course
If you have learned the grammar from The Contemporary Chinese textbook 3 or 4,
you are suitable for this course.
I use a mix of Chinese and some English
to explain and teach inside this course (mainly Chinese)In this course we are mainly learning advanced words and expressions.
The idea is to use Chinese that you know to learn advanced Chinese.
Q2: How long do I have access to this course?
Lifetime access.
Q3: How many lessons are there?
There are at least 6 lessons. A new lesson will be released each month, with the first video available on October 10th.
Each lesson includes a video vlog.
It could either be a long-form video lasting 15–30 minutes or multiple mini vlogs, around 5 minutes each, depending on the topic.
Q4: What will I get in this course?
- A vlog video with Pinyin, Zhuyin, and English subtitles.
- PDFs with detailed explanations and examples of each word and expression.
- A second video where I go through the PDF and teach you how to use the material.
- A podcast version of the vlog, available on your preferred podcast platform.
- Access to ask questions by leaving comments.
Q4: Is it a live class?
This is a pre-recorded video course. HOWEVER, as a first-round student (in this current round), you will get a BONUS: a group live coaching session with me on Zoom each month.
In future rounds, this Zoom session will be available as a replay video, so only students joining this time will have the
live session bonus.
The live class is scheduled for 10:00 AM~11:00 (Saturday), GMT+8 (Taipei time).
The exact date will be sent via email each month. Mostly two weeks after the vlog is released.
Q5: Can I have certificate once I finished this course?
Yes, you can contact me if you need a course completion certificate.
Q6: What’s the benefit of joining the course now?
You have the option of payment plan, 47 USD / month.
After all the lessons are released, you will only have one time payment option.
No longer you use the same word again and again and feeling like a beginner forever!
From left column to the right :)
