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THE BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL
--- Chinese Language and Culture Center (CLCC)

Beginning Chinese

We are flexible: our classes are designed to meet the needs of our students

Our new classes will begin July 29, 2008, Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

and meet once a week for 5 months at Husson College

For more information, please call 990-0710 or email to zhang_jing2000@yahoo.com

Course Description

This is an entry-level course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students with little or no prior experience in the language. 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 culture will also be introduced as it relates to each lesson.


Text, workbook, and CD

Zhong Wen, Jinan University. 1997.(Reading & Writing)
Beginner's Chinese By Yong Ho. (Speaking)
Hanyu Pinyin, Beijing Language and Culture School. 1997.(Pronunciation)
Everyday Chinese, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.

Date and time

Small group session:
Begins July 29, 2008
Tuesday Evenings (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Individual Instruction: By appointment: day, evening, or weekend hours are available.

Locations

Small group: Husson College
Individual Instruction: 53 Cumberland Street

Certificate

Bangor Chinese School will issue a certificate to students who pass a comprehensive test.

Events

Each semester the school will hold a dumplings party including a study of Chinese foods.

Fee

Small Group: $10-15 each hour based on the number of students of the class; the fee includes tuition and materials

Limited scholarships are available, please call Jing for more information.

Individual Instruction: $35-40 each hour.

For more information on fees and schedule, call 990-0710 or email to zhang_jing2000@yahoo.com

Discount

The second person in one family $30 off, and $50 off the third family member.
Refund Policy

No refunds will be given after a program begins.