July 28-Aug 1, 2008, Mon-Fri (1 week) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Happy Chinese Campers (Session 3/4): Chinese Immersion Summer Camp for Children (Mixed levels). Children will learn Chinese language arts and songs, dancing, stories, arts and crafts, fun and games and outdoor activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese. As well children will be exposed to various elements and aspects of Chinese culture. Group A: Ages 6-12; Group B: Ages 3-5. Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation; Children who already know some Chinese will continue to build on what they know. Older children will also work on character development and recognition. Register early to ensure a place. Fee: $170 (1st session), $150 (2nd and subsequent sessions). Campers should bring their own lunch, but refreshments are provided. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

Aug 11-15, 2008, Mon-Fri (1 week) 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Happy Chinese Campers (Session 4/4): Chinese Immersion Summer Camp for Children (Mixed levels). Children will learn Chinese language arts and songs, dancing, stories, arts and crafts, fun and games and outdoor activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese. As well children will be exposed to various elements and aspects of Chinese culture. Group A: Ages 6-12; Group B: Ages 3-5. Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation; Children who already know some Chinese will continue to build on what they know. Older children will also work on character development and recognition. Register early to ensure a place. Fee: $170 (1st session), $150 (2nd and subsequent sessions). Campers should bring their own lunch, but refreshments are provided. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

Year-Round Program. Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program for Preschoolers (ages 3-5). 3-days and 5-days a week programs, from 9:30 am - 2 pm. Small classes, native language teachers. We keep the classes fun and the children engaged. Children will learn Chinese culture and language arts, simple mathematics, arts and crafts, singing and dancing, group games, story telling and listening skills all in Mandarin Chinese. (Children must be potty trained.) HOURS: 9:30 am - 2 pm (full day), 9:30 am - noon (half day for under 3 years old) Tuition: depends on days per week, but includes $100 registration and materials fee (materials for one year). Early registration is strongly encouraged. Classes are filled on a first-register basis. This is a year-round program. We ask for 3 month minimum commitment. Contact us for more information. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays) from 10:30 am - 12 noon, Chinese for Children ages 6-12 (Beginners, Mixed). In this 8-week class, children learn Mandarin through fun and games, songs, stories... Teachers are native speakers of Chinese. Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Children who already possess some Mandarin Chinese will continue to build on what they know. Some characters will be taught, as well as pinyin/bopomofo transliteration system. All that and we also make learning fun! Register early to ensure a place. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

NEW: July 7-Aug 25, 2008 (Mondays) from 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mandarin Chinese for Adults -- Absolute Beginners, Level 1, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- concentrates on correct pronunciation using pinyin (the phonetic alphabet popular in mainland China) and bopomofo (the phonetic alphabetic popular in Taiwan). Speaking and listening skills are emphasized, but students will also learn how to read and write Chinese characters (simplified and traditional). The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 7-Aug 25, 2008 (Mondays) from 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mandarin Chinese for Adults -- Beginners, Level 3, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Traditional and simplified characters taught, as well as pinyin and bopomofo. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 8-Aug 26, 2008 (Tuesdays) from 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mandarin Chinese for Adults -- Beginners, Level 8, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Traditional and simplified characters taught, as well as pinyin and bopomofo. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 9-Aug 27, 2008 (Wednesdays) from 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mandarin Chinese for Adults -- Beginners, Level 2, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Traditional and simplified characters taught, as well as pinyin and bopomofo. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 10-Aug 28, 2008 (Thursdays) from 7:30 pm - 9 pm, Mandarin Chinese for Adults -- (Intermediate, Level 8), ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Traditional and simplified characters taught, as well as pinyin and some bopomofo. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see Registration and Fees, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 3:30-5:30 pm Cantonese Language for Children/Adults -- Beginners, Level 1. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- concentrates on correct pronunciation, and speaking and listening of Cantonese. Some characters may be introduced, but the focus of the class is on conversation. Class is geared to children, but adults are also welcome. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Cantonese, with many years teaching experience, and excellent English. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 3-4:30 pm Lao (Laotian) Language for Adults -- Beginners, Level 2, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- concentrates on correct pronunciation of the Lao language. It will introduce the alphabet and tones, as well as the writing system. "Lao is a tonal language of the Tai family, and is so closely related to the Isan language of the northeast region of Thailand that the two are often classed as one language." -- Wikipedia.org. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Lao, who used to teach American diplomats and U.S. State Dept. personnel in Washington, D.C. before they were sent on (peaceful) assignments to Laos and Thailand. He also co-authored the Lao language textbook used even today to teach State Dept. personnel. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 9 - 11 am Thai Language for Adults -- Beginners, Level 2, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on what was learned in the previous class. As with all beginner level classes a strong emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening, but not to the exclusion of the reading and Thai script. The class concentrates on correct usage of Standard Thai (also known as Siamese) which is the official language of Thailand. Review of tones, new words, grammar will be incorporated. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Thai. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

NEW: July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thai Language for Adults -- Absolute Beginners, Level 1, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- concentrates on correct pronunciation of Standard Thai (also known as Siamese) which is the official language of Thailand. Class will cover tones, introduce the alphabet and Thai script, and cover some basic grammar, expressions and greetings, as well as discuss the various "registers" (based on social context) of the language -- which include Street Thai (as used at home or among friends), Formal Thai (a simplified form of which is used in newspapers), Rhetorical Thai (used for public speaking), Religious Thai (heavily influenced by Sanskrit and Pali), and Royal Thai. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Thai. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

August 2 - September 20, 2008 (Saturdays), 3:30 pm - 5 pm (1.5 hours) Modern Tibetan Language Class for Adults -- Beginners, Level 1, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- puts heavy emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Students will learn correct pronunciation, the Tibetan alphabet, basic greetings, and simple vocabulary. The teacher, Kuntse Rinpoche, is a native speaker of Tibetan, who received his education in Dharamasala, India, where the Tibetan Government in Exile resides. He was top of his Geshe class at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 8 am - 10 am (2 hours) Vietnamese Language for Adults -- Beginners, Level 2, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills covered learnt in the previous level's course. Basic conversational skills are concentrated on as is reading Vietnamese in the Vietnamese (Latin-based) alphabet. The teacher is a native speaker of Vietnamese. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

NEW July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 10 am - 12 noon (2 hours) Vietnamese Language for Adults -- Absolute Beginners, Level 1, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- will concentrate on speaking and listening, and correct pronunciation, of Vietnamese. Basic conversational skills will be taught. Introduction to reading Vietnamese in the Vietnamese (Latin-based) alphabet will also be taught. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Vietnamese. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

June 24-August 26, Tuesdays, (10 weeks) from 6:30-8 pm, resident artist Jean Choy teaches Chinese Classical Brush Painting. This class, which lasts 10 weeks, meets once a week for 1-1/2 hours. This is a mixed-level class for beginners and continuing students. Continuing students build on techniques learned in previous classes. Are you fascinated by the simplicity of the brush stroke and the tastfulness of ink? Jean Choy, an experienced Chinese brush painting artist, will share her expertise with you. Lecture and demonstration included. Subjects include landscape, flowers, birds, animals, and others. Beginners are welcome. Easy to learn. Interesting subjects. Bring your materials to the class and discover your hidden talent! Price: $115 (does not include cost of materials). Instruction is in English. Jean Choy has been teaching art (watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, basic design) for over 25 years, in both Hong Kong and Portland. For more about Chinese Brush painting, see a A Special Note by the Artist. Place: Bodhi Tree Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call 503-788-0336, or send email.