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THE BANGOR CHINESE SCHOOL
--- Chinese Language and Culture Center (CLCC)
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Beginning Chinese
We are flexible: our classes are designed to meet the needs of our students
New classes for adults will begin September 7, 2010, Tuesday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New classes for childen (daytime, after school and weekend) will begin any time as need; please call us for specific schedule
and meet once a week (or as need) for 3-4 Months (with 3 CEUs for adults who need)
Long-distance learning is available; and the school is offering higher level course as well; for more information please call 990-0710 or email to jingzhang@bangorchinese.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. 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.
All courses will be taught by certified Chinese teachers or by experienced native Chinese educators.
Text, workbook, and CD
Kuaile Hanyu, Hanban (Reading & Writing)
Zhong Wen, Jinan University. 1997.(Reading & Writing)
Beginner's Chinese By Yong Ho. (Speaking)
Hanyu Pinyin, Beijing Language and Culture School. 1997.(Pronunciation)
China's Culture, Histroy and Geography
Everyday Chinese , Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.
Date and time
Small group session:
For adults: classes will begin 9/7, 2010
Thursday evenings (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm) or (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
For children: classes will begin any time, seven day a week; and day, evening, or weekend hours are available.
Individual Instruction: By appointment: day, evening, or weekend hours are available.
Locations
Bangor Chinese School, 53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, Maine.
Certificate
Hanban and Bangor Chinese School will issue a certificate to students who pass a comprehensive test.
Fee
Small Group: $10-17 each hour based on the number of students of the class; the fee includes tuition, activities and materials
Individual Instruction: $35-40 each hour.
Limited scholarships are available, please call Jing for more information.
3 CEUs will be available for the whole semester attendees ($10 to University of Maine)
To reserve your place or for more information: please call Jing at 990-0710, or email us at jingzhang@bangorchinese.com; or download and fill out the registration form and return it with your $25 deposit to Bangor Chinese School (53 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401).
Space is limited so register early! Registration date is the date of the deposit received.
You will receive an email confirming your registration.
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.