Course Overview

This 4-week intensive course is designed for students preparing for the AP Chinese Exam, with a primary focus on writing skills. Those that want a big challenge on improving writing are welcome to join as well. The course will cover:
✅ Email Response (電子郵件回覆)
✅ Cultural Comparison Essay (文化比較作文)


Through targeted training, high-scoring strategy analysis, timed writing practice, and individualized feedback, students will refine their writing skills, improve their ability to express ideas clearly, and strengthen their cultural knowledge, all essential for success on the AP Chinese Exam.

📌 Course Dates: April 6 – May 4
📌 Class Time: Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 PM PT (Pacific Time)
📌 Homework & Practice: Students should spend 3-4 hours per week on writing assignments, including mock writing tasks and self-revision.
📌 Teaching Methods:

  • High-scoring sample analysis & scoring criteria breakdown
  • Timed writing practice + real-time feedback
  • Cultural content enhancement & structural optimization
  • Mock exam & individualized suggestions


Weekly Course Schedule

Week

Date

Main Topic

Activities

Homework

Week 1

April 6

Email Response Strategies

Introduction to AP scoring criteria, analyzing high-scoring samples, learning formal tone & polite expressions, simulated writing practice

Complete 1 Email Response & revise based on feedback

Week 2

April 13

Cultural Comparison Essay Strategies

Understanding essay structure & logic, discussing common exam topics & cultural comparison points

Draft 2-3 cultural comparison outlines & write 1 full essay

Week 3

April 27

Integrated Writing Practice

Timed writing for Email Response & Cultural Comparison Essay; immediate feedback & revision

Complete second Email Response & Cultural Comparison Essay

Week 4

May 4

Mock Exam & Final Review

Full-length mock exam (timed writing + grading + feedback); final exam strategies & review

Final writing revision & self-reflection


Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Students preparing for the AP Chinese Exam who want to enhance their writing skills quickly or students who would want a challenge in learning to write essays at this level. You’re not required to be registered for the AP Exam in order to take this class. 
✅ Students familiar with the exam format but need focused training on writing techniques and test strategies.
✅ Students who require structured practice, individualized feedback, and mock exam experience to boost confidence before the exam.


Learning Outcomes

🎯 Master the AP Chinese writing section's scoring criteria and test requirements, avoiding common mistakes.
🎯 Complete high-quality writing under timed conditions, improving clarity and depth.
🎯 Develop cultural comparison thinking skills, effectively structuring clear and insightful arguments.
🎯 Boost confidence and be prepared for the essay portion of AP Chinese Exam!

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AP® Chinese Essay Intensive

Deep dive into a four week essay intensive. Those preparing for AP Chinese who need an extra boost should come and join us!

Register! Starts 4/6 - 5/4

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Experienced teachers give you live feedback and class sharing.

Fast improvement in writing skills.

Information sheets to get you fast track up and learning on how to master the types of essays on the AP.

Last push!

Four intensive weeks for that last boost to up your scores. Or use this as an intensive for essay practice!

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  • Teaching methods backed by science.
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  • Focus on practice, practice, practice!

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

    General Questions

  • Are there prerequisites for this course?

    At least have taken three years of intermediate to high level Chinese, able to write paragraphs or at least 800 characters, able to converse in Chinese, and ready to review AP Chinese core topics for testing. Native or heritage speakers are welcome to take this course. Please inquire with admissions for further informaiton and approval by emailing: [email protected].

  • Why us?

    We are fully accredited by WASC. In addition, our AP Curriculum went through a rigorous approval process and is on the approved list from the College Board. All our instructors for the course have all been approved by the College Board as well. Learn and prepare for this rigorous exam with the experts in teaching Mandarin. Our Mandarin program has multiple awards from University of Pennsylvania. We're efficient, funny, and will lead you to success with the least amount of pain. In addition, we'll give you so much practice, the actual AP exam will feel like a breeze.

  • What exactly do you get?

    In this course, you'll get full structured feedback for your essay writing and lessons on how to improve flow. Please refer to our sample syllabus for the flow of our course.

  • How are you different?

    We will be providing real hands on step by step essay learning practice. Students will learn techniques and methods for writing longer more elaborate essays and paragraphs targeted towards AP Chinese. Our hands on easily reachable approach will be bar none. You will have access to two dedicated teachers and fast response times. 

    • Grading & Exam Questions

  • How do you grade?

    We are rigorous in coursework. We focus on iteration and learning from mistakes rather than getting things right the first time. If you do all the work with effort and iterate along the way, students will be able to earn an A. 

  • How do you take the exam?

    If your school offers AP, you can ask the AP Coordinator at your high school or neighboring high school to register to take the AP exam at your school or neighboring school. In addition, you can check the AP Course Ledger to find a school near you to take the test.


  • Will I get a transcript and college credit for this course?

    The essay intensive will not get a transcript like the full course for AP Chinese. To earn a full transcript that's transferable, please take the full AP Chinese course instead of the essay intensive. 

  • Will colleges accept the grade I've received?

    Motherly Notes AP curriculum is directly approved by the College Board to offer this course. In addition. we are fully accredited by WASC. When applying for college, you can request for an official transcript of the grade and credit you received here to send. The college or university will then evaluate your coursework for applications. This applies to the full AP Level Chinese Course and not the AP Intensive Essay Course.