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Bodhi Tree Center: Mandarin Chinese, Asian Languages School,
Chinese Cultural Center
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Language Classes & Programs for Children: Winter |
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Mandarin Chinese for Preschoolers
• Toddlers
• Homeschoolers
• Afterschoolers
• Saturday
Classes • Chinese
Summer Camp |
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See Bodhi Tree Chinese School Website for Chinese language classes and programs for children. |
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Wednesdays, January 13 - March 31, 2010 (12 weeks) |
3:30 - 5:30 pm (2 hours a week) |
Japanese for Children |
Beginners |
This afterschool Japanese language class is for children with no prior knowledge of Japanese. In this class, children learn Japanese through fun and games, songs, stories, flash cards, some written work. They will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Some kanji and hiragana characters will be taught, All that and we also make learning fun! Ages: 6-12. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese with experience teaching Japanese to children. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. 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. |
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Thursdays, January 14 - March 25, 2010 (11 weeks) |
3:30 - 5:30 pm (2 hours a week) |
Japanese for Children |
Non-Beginners |
This afterschool Japanese language class is for children with some prior knowledge of Japanese. In this class, children learn Japanese through fun and games, songs, stories, flash cards, some written work. They will continue to build on the skills of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation. Some kanji and hiragana characters will be taught, All that and we also make learning fun! Ages: 6-12. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese with experience teaching Japanese to children. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. 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. |
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Saturdays, January 9 - March 27, 2010 (12 weeks) |
1-3 pm (2 hours/week) |
Vietnamese Language for Children |
Beginners, Level 1 |
This is an absolute beginners' class and assumes no prior knowledge or study of Vietnamese. Class will introduce correct pronunciation (Vietnamese is a tonal language), alphabet, and focus on speaking and listening; reading and (minimal) writing Vietnamese will also be covered. Ages: 13+. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Vietnamese (southern dialect), with excellent English and many years experience teaching children. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. 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. |
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Saturdays, January 9 - March 27, 2010 (12 weeks) |
10 am - 12 pm (2 hours/week) |
Vietnamese Language for Children |
Beginners, Level 5 |
In this class, children learn Vietnamese through speaking and listening, having fun, playing games, singing songs, hearing stories. Using a textbook, children also continue to learn and memorize the Vietnamese alphabet, they will gain a deeper appreciation and mastery of tones and correct pronunciation, and also they will continue to build on reading and writing skills appropriate to their level. The teacher is a native speaker of Vietnamese (southern dialect), with excellent English and many years experience teaching children. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. 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. |
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Thursdays, January 7 - March 25 (12 weeks) |
4-6 pm (2 hours/week) |
Lao Language for Children |
Beginners, Level 2 |
This Lao language class, for beginners, assumes some prior knowledge of Laotian. Class will concentrate on speaking and listening, but not to the exclusion of the reading and writing of Lao script. The class builds on what was covered in the prior class. A tonal language, Lao is part of the Tai family, closely related to the Isan language of NE Thailand. The two are often considered one language. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Lao, with good English. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. 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. |