Learn Mandarin Chinese & General Information
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language all over the world. Under this globalization trend in economy, learning Chinese could be one of the most important and rewarding decisions of yours.
BCLC teaches you to speak and understand practical Mandarin Chinese, including writing Chinese character and reading Pinyin, which is the system of Romanization for the Chinese written language based on the pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese. Although, there are many popular dialects, such as Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese is the only national standard language in China.
At our Language Center, we believe that the most effective process for acquiring a language begins with listening, followed by speaking, reading and writing.
The focus of our program is on conversational, colloquial usage within a grammatical framework. Listening and speaking skills are achieved through pronunciation drills and dialogues practiced in class. There will be an emphasis on learning Chinese in a social-cultural context, as it is very beneficial in helping students gain an intuitive edge toward understanding and developing a command of the language. By focusing on practical language skills, students are able to actively participate in situations which they can expect to encounter. Lessons will also gradually incorporate reading and writing.
Overview
To pursue success in business and advancement of life goals in which a target language plays an integrative role, we need to acquire a broad perspective of that Culture and Language. Our Language Center ‘s programs are designed to promote an integrative approach to language learning, wherein the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are taught holistically and interactively to promote understanding.
Methodology and Objectives
Our goal is to teach our students to communicate effectively and correctly in order to reach a high level of proficiency. Our semi-intensive courses, taught in Chinese Mandarin language, provide the proper setting for students to focus on communicating and reading first, and then developing proper grammar as their fluency increases.
Our instructors have advanced degrees, extensive training and experience in language instruction and are skilled in adult language education.
There are a few things to keep in mind about language learning:
-- Language learning requires a commitment of time and effort, both inside and outside of the class. This commitment extends to completion of assignments, the use of supplementary materials, and coming to class prepared and ready to practice, review and learn.
-- There is no "quick fix" or "instant" language learning method. It takes time, practice and patience.
Practical Mandarin Chinese Language Programs for Children
This course is specifically geared towards adults and children, who would like to learn Mandarin Chinese as a second language. Classes meet once per week for one hour, and other teaching assistant office hours may be arranged upon request. The class sizes are kept small (maximum of 4 students) for focused instruction and learning. Our unique, contemporary, task based approach makes learning most intuitive and enjoyable.
These are private / exclusive classes and each student will need to sign up for a placement / screening interview with Jia Lu, the Mandarin Chinese Language Training Manager.
Falculty Instructor
Jia Lu – Mandarin Chinese Language Training Manager
Jia Lu grew up in China, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Dalian University of Foreign Languages. She completed academic studies for her Master of Curriculum & Instruction Degree at George Mason University in 2011. Jia has rich experiences in the areas of Mandarin Chinese teaching and interactive classroom training. She also has completed BCLC’s instructor training & screening program and has been a Mandarin Chinese instructor at BCLC since mid 2011.
Curriculum
Level 1
6 hours of instruction; 6 hours of teaching assistance; 12 hours of homework assignments.
Students in this course will:
-- Learn and master the four tones of Mandarin Chinese
-- Learn how to count the numbers 1-10 in Mandarin Chinese
-- Learn and identify different facial and body parts in Mandarin Chinese
-- Learn and identify different colors in Mandarin Chinese
-- Learn and identify various fruits in Mandarin Chinese
-- Build access to Pinyin which can help develop their pronunciation and annunciation skills in their further study
-- Learn and practice the greeting vocabularies in Mandarin Chinese
-- Learn how to conduct a brief self-introduction
General information & tuition fee
-- Level 1 Mandarin Chinese Class - $160 for 4 one-hour classes.
-- Tuition do not include costs for books and materials.
If you have previous experience in Mandarin Chinese Language, please fill out a request form HERE, or call 571.249.4938 to schedule a language placement.
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Learn Vietnamese Language General Information
Modern Vietnamese (the Quoc Ngu), as it is currently being taught in Vietnam and abroad, is based upon the Romanized alphabet writing system that was invented by Alexander de Rhodes, a French Jesuit priest, in 1548.
Vietnamese is a tonal language. It belongs both to the Mon-Khmer and Sino-Tibetan language families. There are three primary dialects of the Vietnamese language; Northern (Hanoian), Central (Huê), and Southern (Saigonese).
At our Language Center, we believe that the most effective process for acquiring a language begins with listening, followed by speaking, reading and writing.
The focus of our program is on conversational, colloquial usage within a grammatical framework. Listening and speaking skills are achieved through pronunciation drills and dialogues practiced in class. There will be an emphasis on learning Vietnamese in a social-cultural context, as it is very beneficial in helping students gain an intuitive edge toward understanding and developing a command of the language. By focusing on practical language skills, students are able to actively participate in situations which they can expect to encounter. Lessons will also gradually incorporate reading and writing.
Overview
To pursue success in business and advancement of life goals in which a target language plays an integrative role, we need to acquire a broad perspective of that Culture and Language. Our Language Center ‘s programs are designed to promote an integrative approach to language learning, wherein the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are taught holistically and interactively to promote understanding.
Methodology and Objectives
Our goal is to teach our students to communicate effectively and correctly in order to reach a high level of proficiency. Our semi-intensive courses, taught in the target language, e.g., Vietnamese, provide the proper setting for students to focus on communicating and reading first, and then developing proper grammar as their fluency increases.
Our instructors have advanced degrees, extensive training and experience in language instruction and are skilled in adult language education.
There are a few things to keep in mind about language learning:
-- Language learning requires a commitment of time and effort, both inside and outside of the class. This commitment extends to completion of assignments, the use of supplementary materials, and coming to class prepared and ready to practice, review and learn.
-- There is no "quick fix" or "instant" language learning method. It takes time, practice and patience.
General information & tuition fee
-- The tuition of a Vietnamese Language course is $160 for 4 weeks one-hour classes.
-- Tuition fees includes the costs of customized materials.
If you have previous experience with Vietnamese language, please fill out a request form HERE, or call 571.249.4938 to schedule a language placement.
Practical Vietnamese Language Programs for Children Ages Two To Eight
This course is specifically geared towards professionals and American youth, who would like to learn Vietnamese and the beautiful cultural nuances that make Vietnamese heritage so special. Classes meet once per week for one hour, and are available for either professionals and children ages two to eight. The class sizes are kept small (maximum of 4 students) for focused instruction and learning. Our unique, contemporary, task based approach makes learning most intuitive and enjoyable.
These are private / exclusive classes and each student will need to sign up for a placement / screening interview with Kim-Ha Ly, the Vietnamese Language Instructor.
Faculty Instructors
Kim-Ha Ly – Vietnamese Language Instructor
Kim-Ha earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Saigon, School of Languages, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Saigon, National Institute of Education. She served government and industry organizations for 40 years in roles ranging from Social Worker to Language Teacher & Specialist to Entrepreneur. Her responsibilities at BCLC consist of assisting the Training Manager in executing the curriculum & course work, as well as teaching the beginner- and intermediate- level classes in Vietnamese culture & language.
General Practical Vietnamese Language Programs
This course is specifically geared towards professionals and American youth, who would like to learn Vietnamese and the beautiful cultural nuances that make Vietnamese heritage so special. Classes meet once per week for one hour, and other teaching assistant office hours may be arranged upon request. The class sizes are kept small (maximum of 4 students) for focused instruction and learning. Our unique, contemporary, task based approach makes learning most intuitive and enjoyable.
These are private / exclusive classes and each student will need to sign up for a placement / screening interview with Yen N. Nguyen, the Vietnamese Language Training Manager.
Faculty Instructors
Yen N. Nguyen – Vietnamese Language Training Manager
Yen has 25 years of language teaching experience and is fluent in French, Vietnamese, and English. She earned a Master of Education Degree in Teaching Foreign Language from George Mason University. Yen served as the Vietnamese Language & Culture Instructor at the Foreign Service Institute, US Department of State – where she taught, translated, and interpreted between French, Vietnamese, and English since 1991. Her role at BCLC involves developing and managing Vietnamese curriculum & course work and teaching business-level classes in Vietnamese culture & language.