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Mandarin Speech Work for Performance


Course Content

Delivering lines requires not only good pronunciation but also excellent language expression skills. This course will delve into key aspects of language performance such as stresses, pauses and links, intonation, voice, and emotion, helping participants enhance their language expression abilities. Through systematic learning and practice, participants will learn how to use these techniques to interpret and express various texts, becoming more expressive performers.

Dates:
23 - 27 September 2024, Mon – Fri(5 days)

Time:
7pm – 10pm

Venue:
NYT Studio
28 Aliwal Street, #02-09, Aliwal Arts Centre, Singapore 199918.

Instructor:
Mia Chee

Course Fee:
$490

Conducted in:
Mandarin

Application is now open.
Deadline for application: 9 September 2024, Monday
(All applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis for this class).

Click HERE to apply.


This course qualifies for SkillsFuture credits.

About the Instructor

Mia is an actor, producer and theatre educator, also co-founder and Company Director of Nine Years Theatre (NYT). She started learning to perform in standard Mandarin at the age of 9 when she joined Rediffusion's children and youth radio drama group. Since then, she has been performing in school through her teenage years and eventually graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Studies and Chinese Language from the National University of Singapore. As a continuation from her background in radio work since young, she worked as a part-time DJ at Y.E.S. FM93.3 during the years 1997 – 2014. Since 2015, she has been teaching NYT’s Mandarin Enunciation classes, and also led other Mandarin speech training classes. She was a founding and core member of the NYT Ensemble through its journey (2014 - 2021), and led the ensemble in vocal and speech training.

Testimonials:

"The teacher is extremely professional and friendly, gives lots of personalised feedback. I've gained better understanding of my flaws and know how to improve." — Chew Tai Wen

"老师会针对每个人的问题给予反馈和指点,这对我很有帮助。" — 张棋汶

"Mia was more than capable helping with my problems. It has encouraged me to continue my pursued interest to upgrade my skills."— Rebecca Siar

"老师的教学十分平易近人,让学员可以在短时间内吸收知识。另外,我也非常钦佩山淇老师对语言的掌控能力,每一篇从她口中念出的短文都非常能吸引听众的注意力。" - 陈淑淇

"I think the teacher is very patient and tried to give everyone an equal chance to read the passages out loud so she can correct them." - Vanessa Tan

"Mia seems to be very professional and experienced in this area as seen from class interactions." - Tan Boon Hui

"The trainer was clear in her teaching. Trainer was well versed in subject matter." - Dennis Toh

"Mia has the ability to help us to improve based on our existing "condition" without imposing unrealistic expectations." - Tan Cher Kian

"I didn't expect to have a chance to work on my voice (which I am very weak in), but Mia was sensitive enough to help me in that." - Catherine Ho
Frequently Asked Question:

"What is the difference between 'Mandarin Enunciation' and 'Mandarin Speech Work for Performance' classes?"

Answer:

The Mandarin Enunciation class is designed for individuals aiming to improve their Mandarin pronunciation and speaking clarity. It focuses on fundamental aspects of Mandarin phonetics, teaching participants how to correctly articulate consonants, vowels, and tones. The class covers standard spoken Mandarin and techniques for modulating tones during speech. Participants practice speech intonation using various text genres, with the primary goal of achieving clear and accurate Mandarin pronunciation suitable for everyday communication and foundational for performing in Mandarin.

Mandarin Speech Work for Performance is geared towards individuals interested in enhancing their Mandarin language expression skills for performance contexts. Beyond pronunciation, this course delves into advanced aspects of language performance including stresses, pauses, links, intonation, voice modulation, and emotional expression. Participants learn systematic techniques to interpret and deliver texts effectively, aiming to become more expressive and engaging performers. This course is ideal for those looking to refine their Mandarin delivery for theatrical performances, public speaking, or any situation requiring compelling language expression.

Summary: While both classes focus on Mandarin language improvement, the Mandarin Enunciation class emphasizes basic pronunciation and clarity for everyday communication, providing a foundational skill set for performing in Mandarin. In contrast, Mandarin Speech Work for Performance targets advanced language expression techniques tailored specifically for performance contexts.

Limited offer: All past "Diction" class and current "Enunciation" class participants enjoy 10% off this class!