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<center><font size="6" color="white"><b>The Chinese Language and Culture Center of Maine </b></font>
<center><font size=+2 color="white"><b>缅因州中国语言与文化中心</font></center>
<center><font size=+1 color="white"><b>A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization</font></center>

<center><font size=+1>53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401; 207-990-0710; jingzhang@bangorchinese.com</font></center>
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<li> <h3> About Us</h3>
<ul>	<li><a href="Words from President.html">Welcome</a>
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<li><h3> Programs for children </h3>
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	<li><a href="KIDSCOURSE.HTML">Chinese language study</a>
	<li><a href="DRAGON.HTML">Chinese dragon camp</a>
        <li><a href="STARTALK.HTML">STARTALK student</a>
        <li><a href="NSLI-Y.HTML">NSLI-Y program</a>
        <li><a href="StudyAbroad.HTML">Study Abroad</a>
        <li><a href="StandardizedTest.HTML">Standardized Test(YCT)</a>
	<li><a href="TRIP.HTML">Trip to China</a>
	<li><a href="BirthdayParty.doc">Birthday Party</a>
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<li> <h3> Programs for adults</h3>
<ul>	<li><a href="ADULTSCOURSE.HTML">Chinese language study</a>
        <li><a href="LanguageCenter.HTML">Other languages study</a>
	<li><a href="LT.HTML">Long-distance learning</a>
	<li><a href="CONFERENCE11.HTML">2011 Conference</a>
        <li><a href="ENTRYB.HTML">Business Chinese</a>
	<li><a href="TRIP.HTML">Trip to China</a>
        <li><a href="StudyAbroad.HTML">Study Abroad</a>
        <li><a href="StandardizedTest.HTML">Standardized Test(HSK)</a>
	<li><a href="TEACH.HTML">Teaching in China</a>
        <li><a href="STARTALKTEACH.HTML">STARTALK teacher</a>
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<li><h3>Interpreting Service</h3>
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<li><a href="Chinese.HTML">Chinese</a>
<li><a href="OtherL.HTML">Other Languages</a>
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<li><h3>Photos of the school</h3>
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<li><a href="ADULTSP.HTML">Adults</a>
<li><a href="CHILDRENP.HTML">Children</a>
<li><a href="STARTALKP.HTML">STARTALK 2010</a>
<li><a href="STARTALKP11.HTML">STARTALK 2011</a>
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<li><h3>Information</h3>
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<li><a href="NEWS.HTML">In the News</a>
<li><a href="FACULTY.HTML">Meet our teachers</a>
<li><a href="CALENDER.HTML">2011 calendar</a>
<li><a href="COURSE.HTML">Course list</a>
<li><a href="REGISTER.HTML">Registration forms</a>
<li><a href="http://www.njstar.com/orders/order.php?aid=bangorchinese&v=f66f7cc3e89159337011f2ee22a85aae">Buy Chinese software</a>
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<li><h3>Links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.cheng-tsui.com/">Cheng & Tsui</a>
<li><a href="http://www.ctcfl.ox.ac.uk/index.html">Chinese in U. of Oxford</a>
<li><a href="http://www.langsource.umd.edu/chinese.php">Chinese resources</a>
<li><a href="http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php">Online dictionary</a>
<li><a href="http://www.beijingpage.com">Beijing</a>
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<li> <h3> 留学旅游服务</h3>
<ul>	<li><a href="LiuxueHighschool.HTML">留学高中</a>
	<li><a href="LiuxueCollege.HTML">上大学及研究生</a>
	<li><a href="Youxue.HTML">美国名校游学</a>
	<li><a href="Englishtraining.HTML">英语培训</a>
	<li><a href="Tourb.HTML">旅游服务</a>
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<li><h3>Contact us</h3>
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<li><a href="CONTACT.HTML">Contact us</a>
<li><a href="SPONSORS.HTML">Sponsors</a>
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<center><h3> We are flexible: our classes are designed to meet the needs of our students</h3></center>

<center><font color="red"><h2><i> Classes for childen and adults will begin January 9, 2012, <br>
weekday or weekend, daytime or evening, just let us know</i></h2></font></center> 

<center>Meet once a week (or as need) for 3-6 Months (with 3 CEUs for adults who need) </center> <br>
<center><b>Long-distance learning</b> is available; and the school is offering <b>higher level course</b> as well; for more information please call 990-0710 
or email to <a href="mailto:jingzhang@bangorchinese.com">jingzhang@bangorchinese.com.</a></center> 


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<i><b>Course Description</b></i><br>
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This is an entry-level course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students with little or no prior experience in 
the language. The course was designed with standard-based curricular through immersion environment. Simplified Chinese characters will be introduced and practiced. The emphasis will place on standard 
pronunciation, vocabulary and sentences; basic speaking (conversations) and listening according different backgrounds.
Chinese history and practice culture will also be introduced as it relates to each lesson.</P>
All courses will be taught by certified Chinese teachers or by experienced native Chinese educators.

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<i><b>Text, workbook, and CD</b></i><br><BR>
<i>Kuaile Hanyu</i>, Hanban (Reading & Writing)<br>
<i>Zhong Wen</i>, Jinan University. 1997.(Reading & Writing)<br>
<i>Beginner's Chinese</i> By Yong Ho. (Speaking)<br>
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<i>Hanyu Pinyin</i>, Beijing Language and Culture School. 1997.(Pronunciation) <br>
<i>China's Culture, Histroy and Geography<i><br>
<i>Everyday Chinese </i>, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.<br> 
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<i><b>Instruction Format</b></i><br><BR>
Small group or individual, based on student needs<br>

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<i><b>Locations</b></i><br><BR>
Bangor Chinese School, 53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, Maine.
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<i><b>Certificate</b></i><br><BR>
Hanban and Bangor Chinese School will issue a certificate to students who pass a comprehensive test.
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<i><b>Fee</b></i><br><BR>
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Small Group: $12-25 each hour based on the number of students of the class; the fee includes tuition, activities and materials<br><br> 
Individual Instruction: $38-45 each hour.<br><br>

Limited scholarships are available, please call Jing for more information.<br><br>
3 CEUs will be available for the whole semester attendees ($10 to University of Maine)<br><br>


<b>To reserve your place</b> or for more information: please call Jing at 990-0710, or email us at jingzhang@bangorchinese.com; or download and fill out <a href="REGISTER.HTML"> the registration form </a> and return it with your $25 deposit to Bangor Chinese School (53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401).<br> <br>
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Space is limited so register early! Registration date is the date of the deposit received.<br><br> 
You will receive an email confirming your registration.<br><br>

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<i><b>Discount</b></i><br><BR>
The second person in one family $30 off, and $50 off the third family member.
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<i><b>Refund Policy</b></i><br><BR>
No refunds will be given after a program begins.
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