An update on learning Mandarin

Did you know there are three ways to say "walk"?

I am six classes deep into the eight-week Mandarin course at my library. It has somewhat met my expectations. Going in, I knew that the teacher would adjust the course level to whatever level the students were at. Among the ten of us, I am, without a doubt, one of the most advanced students. I think there is one other native speaker and two students who…