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SUMMER PROGRAM 2012
Foreign Languages

Chinese 1-2-3 Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am / 10:30 am-12:30 pm / 1:30 pm-3:30pm
Enrichment Class of "Chinese 1-2-3" is designed for beginners who have never learned Chinese or those who know very little about the Chinese Language. It teaches phonetic alphabet of Pinyin initials and finals along with introduction of 4 pitch contours, character structure of simple strokes and basic radicals; one-component character with focus on pictogram and symbolic characters; grammatical units with focus on morpheme, phrase and simple sentence no more than 5 characters in it; number counting 1~50. By the end of this course, students will get the basic concept about the Chinese language. The primary goal for this course is to introduce Chinese to students and make sure that they have fun learning.
Tuition, testing, & materials: $965
Chinese 4-5-6 Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am / 10:30 am-12:30 pm / 1:30 pm-3:30pm
Enrichment Class of "Chinese 4-5-6" is designed for students who have taken Chinese before at school, but are willing to learn more about the language. It teaches phonetic alphabet of Pinyin initials and finals along with of heavy practice of 4 pitch contours, character structure of strokes, compound characters with focus on phono-semantic and ideogram characters; simple sentence with no more than 10 characters in it; grammar structure with focus on subject, predicate, object, adnex, attributive, adverbial, complement and head; number counting 51~100. By the end of this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese language for its character, shape and meaning.
Tuition, testing, & materials: $965
Chinese 7-8-9 Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am / 10:30 am-12:30 pm / 1:30 pm-3:30pm
Enrichment Class of "Chinese 7-8-9" is designed for students who have taken Chinese before but need intensive training and practicing. It teaches special phonetic alphabet of Pinyin initials and finals along with comprehensive master of 4 pitch contours; character structure of special strokes and radicals; advanced compound characters with focus on phonetic-loans and re-clarified characters; survival sentences and situational dialogues with a combination of knowledge for phonetic alphabet, character; syntax grammar of nouns, adjectives, pronouns, possession and verbs with focus on tense prefix and suffix; number counting 101~150. By the end of this course, students will know enough to "get by" in Mandarin: they will be able to cope with the most common everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions, and understanding people when spoken to about situations covered in class
Tuition, testing, & materials: $965
   
   
Spanish 1 Tutorials Only
Students learn basic grammar through oral and written work. This course introduces students to Spanish culture and language through a combination of text and tapes. Equal emphasis is placed upon developing skills in areas of grammar, reading and speaking this increasingly important language.
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Spanish II Tutorials Only
This class continues to develop the skills learned in Spanish I. Students practice dialogue, short skits, and extemporaneous conversations to strengthen oral skills. They learn advanced grammar.
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French I Tutorials Only
This course emphasizes all verbal skills, with emphasis on everyday conversations with good pronunciation. Students master elements of grammar through oral and written work. Dialogues, short narratives on culture, simple stories, and tapes further comprehension and cultural appreciation.
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French II Tutorials Only
Students continue to refine fundamental skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They participate in dialogues, reports, and interactive computer programs. Reading comprehension advances through more extensive reading selections and grammar exercises.
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