This series includes 12 weekly classes on Mondays from 6-7:30 pm, beginning March 4 and concluding on May 20. Attendance at all classes is not mandatory! In each class, Grace Zhao will present basic Mandarin Chinese vocabulary in a cultural context.  Participants will practice greetings and common phrases for eating, shopping, traveling & making phone calls. She will also discuss traditional Chinese customs and celebrations.  Classes are designed for individuals who are planning to travel or do business in China, as well as those who just want to learn more about the Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese  culture. A $25 series fee will be collected online or at the first class to support instruction and other costs. Grace Zhao is from The People’s Republic of China. She has been teaching Mandarin Chinese in New Haven for more than 7 years, and helped to originate this series in cooperation with Yale University’s Council on Far East Studies.Class size is limited to 20 students, so register now! Information at 203-946-8835.  attendee 27.37