Asian Language School in Portland, Oregon: Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, Thai, Nepali, Sanskrit, classes, lessons, tutoring, instruction: Bodhi Tree Center

Language Classes for Adults: Fall Term

Mandarin Chinese Language Classes for Adults

Days	Hours	Class	Level	Description
Mondays, September 14 - November 30, 2020 (12 weeks)	7-8:30 pm (1.5 hours a week)	Mandarin Chinese for Adults	Beginners, Level 16	This Mandarin Chinese language class 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $225 per student. Book: $50 per copy.
Tuesdays, September 15 - December 1, 2020 (12 weeks)	7-8:30 pm (1.5 hours a week)	Mandarin Chinese for Adults	Beginner, Level 6	This Mandarin Chinese language class 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $225 per student. Book: $50 per copy.
Thursdays, September 17 - December 3, 2020 (12 weeks)	7-8:30 pm (1.5 hours a week)	Mandarin Chinese for Adults	Beginner, Level 1	This Mandarin Chinese language class assumes no prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. It 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. Location: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. See Fees and How to Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $225 per student. Book: $50 per copy.

Japanese Language Classes for Adults

Days	Hours	Class	Level	Description
Saturdays, September 12 - November 28, 2020 (12 weeks)	8:30 am - 10:30 am (2 hours a week)	Japanese Language for Adults	Beginners, Level 6	This Japanese language class continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Assumes prior knowledge of Hiragana, Katakana, and some kanji. Ages: 13+. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese. 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 Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $300 per student. Book: $55 per copy.
Saturdays, September 12 - November 28, 2020 (12 weeks)	10:45 am - 12:45 pm (2 hours a week)	Japanese Language for Adults	Beginners, Level 1	This Japanese language class assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. It will concentrate on speaking and listening, and correct pronunciation, of Japanese. Basic conversational skills will be taught. Introduction to reading Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, and some Kanji will also be taught. Ages: 13+. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language.The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese.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 Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $300 per student. Book: $55 per copy.
Saturdays, September 12 - November 28, 2020 (12 weeks)	8 am - 10 am (2 hours a week)	Japanese Language for Adults	Beginners, Level 5	This Japanese language class continues to build on speaking and listening, reading and writing skills learnt in the previous level's course. Assumes prior knowledge of Hiragana, Katakana, and some kanji. Ages: 13+. The teacher is a native speaker of Japanese. 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 Register. For more information, call (503) 788-0336, or send email via the Contact Us page of our Website. Tuition: $300 per student. Book: $55 per copy.

Thai language one-on-one private tutoring and private group classes are available. Please call to arrange. For private classes, we can propose a course of study using our own textbook, or we can work with you to provide a course based on your wants, level, or needs using material you choose to work from. The teacher is a native speaker of Thai with many years teaching experience, and good English.