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Chinese Language School

Classes

Class time: Every Saturday afternoon from September to May.

Chinese classes
Preschool  (online)                             9:00~10:00 am                                     

The teacher will use various teaching materials and methods to introduce words, short sentences, stories and songs. Students will learn about addressing family members and relatives, daily etiquette, body parts, colors, the sun, moon and stars, daily use items, animals, four major festivals in Chinese cultures, and food.

Beginner (in-person)               1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's learn Chinese - Book K1

There are two main teaching goals in this class: Using Mandarin phonetic symbols to learn correct pronunciation and learning the order of strokes as a foundation for writing. The teacher will use games to help students learn in a fun way.

Students will also learn Chinese nursery rhymes and songs. Class will include role playing activities so that students can practice using Chinese in daily life. Brush pens will be used to practice writing in class. They can learn the elements of writing such as character structure, order of strokes, and how to write characters beautifully.

1st grade (in-person)               1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's learn Chinese - Book K2 

The lessons will be real life situations.  We will strengthen their phonetics, reviewing and focusing on students’ pronunciation accuracy. In addition, we will do simple phrase use and sentence construction, recognizing Chinese radicals, and practicing basic Chinese character stroke order. 
In order to help students learn, speak, understand, and use Chinese, we will use a mixture of pictures, cards, Chinese songs, playing games, and show and tell activities to keep students engaged and motivated.

2nd grade (in-person)                   1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook:  Let's learn Chinese - Book 1 

Learning objectives for the second grade class:

I. Listening / Speaking

1. Conversations of greeting and self-introduction

2. Sentences used in daily life and following instructions

II. Reading

1. Reviewing Chinese pronunciation and phonetic symbols

2. Capable of recognizing characters and phrases that we learn from the book

3. Comprehending and understanding the text in Let’s Learn Chinese Book 1 

III. Writing Chinese characters

1. Reviewing basic strokes and the order of strokes

2. Capable of writing characters and using them to make phrases and simple sentences

3rd  grade  (in-person)                         1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's Learn Chinese - Book 2

 This school year’s curriculum will focus on 3 main skills: reading and writing, conversational dialogue, and understanding idioms.

 

The first session will review previously learned content and is aimed at practicing reading and writing, and strengthening the ability to recognize words.
 

The second session will practice dialogues using the scenes from the textbook and learn how to utilize that in daily life.
 

The third session will focus on idioms, using stories to learn an idiom every week and be able to listen, speak, read and write the idiom. The goal is not only to recognize but also can use idioms.

4th  grade  (online)                           1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's Learn Chinese -  Book 3

1. Learning a language focuses on life, authenticity and functionality! Students can apply what they learned in their daily lives.


2. Students will get more comfortable with the text dialogues, vocabulary, Chinese characters, and grammar and sentence patterns. They will strengthen each of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.


3. Students will independently complete the four exercises of listening, speaking, reading and writing in each lesson workbook, review the homework in class, and practice after class.


4. In class, interactive classroom games and task activities are used so language learning will be natural.


5. After studying Book 3, students will learn 195 new vocabulary, 199 Chinese characters, and 51 grammar and sentence patterns.

5th  grade  (online)                           1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's Learn Chinese -  Book 3

The purpose of language learning is to express ideas and fluently communicate with others. To help children love and get used to communication in Chinese, learning the common words and sentences in daily life are the best starting points. So, based on the textbook, we will support students’ comprehensions of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese to make them feel comfortable and confident while using Chinese as their major approach of communication.

Intermediate II  (in-person)                         1:30~3:50pm                                    Textbook: Let's learn Chinese - Book 3

The objective for the Intermediate II class will be focused on the students’ pronunciation, phrase use and daily conversations.

 “Let’s Learn Chinese - Book 3” includes 200 vocabulary words and 50 sentence structures. The topics are entertainment, holiday events, and joint activities. Interactive in-class games and multimedia will help students to learn in an easy way and be motivated to learn the Chinese language. Let's get ready to start a fun year.

Full Chinese Immersion Class          1:30~3:50pm                 

This course is designed for students in grades 8 through 12 and is taught entirely in Chinese to create a natural and immersive language learning environment. The content is closely connected to students’ everyday lives, covering topics such as self- introduction, school life, relationships, food culture, time management, and future plans. Lessons focus on interaction and engagement, using group discussions, role-playing, task-based activities, and multimedia resources to help students express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with others. A variety of assessments are used to track progress and emphasize participation and growth. This course not only helps students learn Chinese effectively but also makes the learning process enjoyable and relevant.

Adult (online)                                               Textbook: Let's learn Mandarin
​                                                           The Ultimate Illustrated Chinese Grammar Guide

The goal of the Adult course is to: 1. Familiarize with Chinese pronunciation and tones, using either the Pinyin or Zhuyin method to help students learn Chinese pronunciation. 2. Introduce Chinese characters and correct stroke order practice to learn new vocabulary efficiently. 3. Situational learning of daily conversations, develop fluent response, complete expression, and basic reading skills.

Extracurricular classes
Chinese Dance - Beginner                                                                               Teacher: Nan Zhang
The emphasis of Beginner Dance Class is on building solid foundation for dancing. Dance movements are choreographed to lively Chinese children’s songs so that each beginner has fun while receiving individual attentions and learning unique techniques for Chinese dances.
Chinese Dance - Advanced                                                                              Teacher: Nan Zhang
The music and movements are further complicated and intertwined in Advanced Class. By the time the students enter the Advanced Class, they are well versed with the cultural backgrounds of Chinese folk tribes. They have learned to appreciate music of different “beat”. Classical dances traditionally performed at the court are included in the repertoire, such as Traditional Fan Dance.
Chinese Dance - Adult                                                                                      Teacher: Nan Zhang
No previous dance experience required. The first half of class will focus on fundamental dance movements, and the second half will focus on learning a  choreographed dance.
Chinese Painting (in-person)             1:30~2:30 pm                                    Teacher: Lydia Hwang
Students receive individual instructions to learn to paint subjects such as flowers, landscape, vegetables, small animals, insects, fish by their level. (For class syllabus and supply list, please click HERE.) *Class schedule is flexible.
Arts & Craft (in-person)                       4:10~5:10 pm                                      Teacher: Chiani Hsu
Students will learn different paper folding techniques and use items for recycling to make toys and other interesting objects.
Chinese Music - Beginner                                                                                 Teacher: Kerry Leung
Students learn basic Erhu techniques and play ensemble pieces.
Chinese Music - Intermediate                                                                               Teacher: Kerry Leung
Erhu performance techniques and solo pieces are taught in this class.
Chinese Music Ensemble (in-person)     Time: TBD                                         Teacher: Tzu-Tsen Wu
Experience the enchanting beauty of traditional Chinese music and culture through practicing Chinese instruments. Foster a musical learning environment in an ensemble setting. Students must bring your own instruments to class and all types of instruments are welcome, Chinese instrument is preferred.
Ukulele Strum and Sing (in-person)       Time: TBD                                         Teacher: Tzu-Tsen Wu
​Have fun learning how to strum and sing in an ensemble setting and learning skills on the instrument. The class is designed for all ages to play melodies and chords by learning familiar songs. Students must bring your own ukulele to class and all types of ukuleles are welcome.
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