<p>That’s not really a relevant question. There is generally no overlap whatsoever in the types of students taking Streamlined vs. Regular, because you are required to take whichever one your background in speaking Mandarin (or lack thereof) is more suitable for.</p>
<p>Streamlined is “better” only in that the class moves much faster, given its students already have Chinese conversational skills and know vocabulary. It’s commonly said that Chinese I (Streamlined) covers up to Chinese IV (Regular).</p>