Dear prospective participants:
The Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John (CCASJ) is planning to offer Chinese Mandarin Language and Culture classes to those of you who are interested in learning and practicing Chinese. There are no age limits or prerequisites, and only your enthusiasm is required. The course scope is outlined below:
Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
This course is specially designed for local businesses and individuals who are interested in learning Chinese Mandarin Language, Culture and much more. Topics include
I. Beginning Chinese Mandarin Language
1. Starting with learning Pin Yin (Chinese Alphabet) & Pronunciation
2. Basic conversational Chinese such as Greeting and Self Introduction
3. Learning elements of Chinese History and Culture
II. Chinese for Business
1. Business Chinese Culture
2. Business Chinese Mandarin Language
3. Business Travelers’ Chinese
III. Basic Mandarin Language for traveling to China
Traveling, shopping, dining, hotel reservations, entertainment, getting a cab (how & where).
Time: Thursdays 6:30pm to 9:00pm, Sept. 8th to Dec. 15th (15 weeks)
Location: Saint John Free Public Library (Room to be announced)
Cost: $280 for CCASJ members*, $300 for non members (fee includes instruction materials)
Note: The 1st hour of the 1st class on Sept. 8th is free and open to the general public. During this hour, an overview of the course will be presented to give you a better understanding of the course and its scope.
For further details and registration, please contact Michelle Li at 640-1306 (6:00pm to 9:00pm Monday to Friday or anytime on Saturday and Sunday). Space is limited, so please register now. A minimum of 6 participants is required to hold the Class.
P.S. Continuing along our summer offering, Basic Chinese Language and Culture classes targeted to more general audiences, kids, and young adults will be held in Stone Church at 87 Carleton Street this Sept. A detailed announcement will be coming shortly at http://www.ccasj.org
* CCASJ membership is $10/single and $20/family. With the membership, you will be entitled to participate in other CCASJ activities either free or at reduced rates. Our membership is open to all members of the public.
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