About the Mandarin Chinese Workshop, I understand the following is a statement of best intentions, not a signed, contractual agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to be clear and specific about expectations.
As a member of the Mandarin Chinese Workshop:
- I understand that one of the main purposes of the workshop is to gain case study data in answer to this question: “How much Mandarin Chinese can an adult learn in _____ days?”
- To provide a tangible measure of learning, I understand the workshop’s coordinator needs my achievement scores at specific increments. For the 90-day workshop, these 5 increments are: a) with application, b) day 1 of the workshop, c) 30 days, d) 60 days, e) 90 days.
- I intend to engage with Mandarin Chinese in some form for one hour per day for the length of the workshop.
- Although I understand the core course for the workshop is Mandarin Blueprint, I understand that “engage with Mandarin Chinese” may be individually decided by me.
- I will post a daily written check-in statement about my engagement in the Mandarin Chinese Workshop.
- If I decide to leave the workshop, I understand one of the hypotheses upon which the workshop has been designed is that learning may still continue. I understand I am asked to continue to report my achievement scores at specified increments, even if I am no longer active in the workshop. For the 90-day workshop these 5 increments are: a) date of application, b) day 1 of the workshop, c) 30 days, d) 60 days, e) 90 days. Although I understand I will no longer qualify for continuous study bonuses, I understand I will receive $50 for each requested score I report.
- I have read the text and followed the links in the workshop description, workshop syllabus, and workshop schedule.
- I have marked my calendar for every Monday, 1:00 – 1:30 PM for conversation practice.
- I will complete Mandarin Blueprint’s 6-hour Pronunciation Mastery course within the first 14 days of the workshop.
- I will engage in an individual, 30-minute lesson with an italki teacher by the specified date.
- I understand that no results are implied or guaranteed.
- I understand that, if I miss one day of checking in, I am no longer a part of the workshop.
I will not cause these problems:
- Sign up for a program with stated sign-up criteria, not be able to meet those criteria, sign up anyway, then ask for a change in the criteria.
- No-show, i.e. agree to attend a meeting, not attend the meeting, and not provide notice that the meeting would not be attended.
- Arrive late.
- Agree to meet the criteria, not meet them, and remain silent about this.
The coordinator of the Mandarin Chinese Workshop will:
- Provide the resources and bonuses described in the workshop description, workshop syllabus, and workshop schedule.
- Respond in fewer than 24 hours to all questions and requests for help or support.
- Work tirelessly to help members learn effectively, happily, and bountifully.
As a member of the Mandarin Chinese Workshop, I am willing to give verbal acknowledgement that I have read this statement of intentions, understand it, and will join the coordinator and fellow workshop members in giving this novel idea a very good try!
Last updated 10/27/22
