Mandarin Chinese Language Classes for Children: Winter

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Monday-Friday, 9:30 am - 2 pm (5.5 hours), Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program for Preschoolers (ages 3-5). (3-day and 5-day a week programs.) 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.

NEW: Thursdays, 10 am - 12 noon, Mandarin Chinese TODDLERS Program. This class is designed for children ages 2 years old. Small classes, native language teachers. We keep the classes fun and the children engaged. Children will learn Chinese culture and language, coloring, singing and dancing, group games, story telling, and other fun all in Mandarin Chinese. Parents should be present. 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.

Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 days a week), 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (5 hours) Chinese Langauge Program for Home-Schooled Children ages 6-12. (Half-day programs also available.) Homeschooled children learn Mandarin through various methods of language study, culture, including fun and games, songs, stories, physical movement and excercise, outside activities. Teachers are all 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. Chinese characters will be taught, as well as pinyin/bopomofo transliteration system. All that and we also make learning fun! This is a year-round program. We ask for 3-month minimum commitment. Contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment. Register now for fall. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.

January 5 - March 27, 2009 (T,W,Th), 3:30-5:30 pm (2 hours a day, 3 days a week) Afterschool Chinese Langauge Program for Children ages 6-12. Ideally suited for children who go to grade school during the day. Children learn Mandarin through various methods of language study, culture, including fun and games, songs, stories, physical movement and excercise, outside activities. Teachers are all native speakers of Chinese. In a modified "bushiban" type of format, children will also have the opportunity to do their homework (assigned during the day), and get assistance on it. 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. Chinese characters will be taught, as well as pinyin/bopomofo transliteration system. Contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment. Register now for fall. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.

January 10 - March 28, 2009, Saturdays (12 weeks) from 10:00 am - 12 noon (2 hours a week), Chinese for Children ages 6-12 (Beginners, Mixed). In this 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.

January 10 - March 28, 2009, Saturdays (12 weeks) from 1 - 3 pm (2 hours a week), Chinese for Children ages 6-12 (Non-Beginners). In this class, children continue to build on what they have learned in previous classes. A textbook is required for this class. Children continue to practice listening and speaking, and also reading, character recognition/memorization and writing. Pinyin and some bopomofu transliteration also used. All that and we also make learning fun! Teachers are native speakers of Chinese. A book is required for this class. Register early to ensure a place. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Registration. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website.