Beginner Level

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Campers at this level either have no previous exposure to Chinese or have very limited knowledge of Chinese. They can usually recognize fewer than 50 Chinese characters. They are either unable to communicate in Chinese or able to communicate in isolated words on topics related to daily life or personal experience.

Intermediate Level

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Campers at this level have been exposed to Chinese for more than one and a half years. They can recognize more than 100 Chinese characters and write simple Chinese characters and phrases. Campers can engage in simple and direct conversations related to daily activities and personal experience. Campers are generally able to communicate in formulaic sentences. Campers at this level have knowledge of content including numbers (time and calendar), colors, animals, family members, weather, seasons, food, time, and places.

Advanced Level

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Campers at this level have been exposed to Chinese consistently for more than two years and recognize more than 150 Chinese characters. Campers can participate in conversations in most informal and some formal settings on topics of personal experience. They are usually able to converse in non-formulaic and longer sentences. Campers are able to narrate and provide descriptions in logical time frames, and they can generally read and write in paragraphs. Campers at this level have knowledge in content areas including those listed in the upper-intermediate level as well as shopping and dining.