Chinese Language Classes
Did you know that China is the world’s fastest growing economy or that Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world?
This rapidly growing country was also the birthplace of more than one third of the children adopted through our international programs in 2006.
If you’ve adopted from China and are looking for ways to keep your child in touch with her heritage, or if you are planning to adopt from China and are wondering how you will communicate with your child during her transition, AAI has the answer.
AAI recommends an electronic course plus several new Chinese classes offered off-site in the West Michigan area.
Please see below for class options in your area.
Electronic Course
Chinese for Parents
Chinese for Parents is an excellent course that teaches the Chinese language to adoptive parents to:
- Better Communicate with their newly adopted child by addressing their needs in the language they understand
- Express gratitude to social welfare workers in China
- Sing Chinese lullabies to your child
- Even take a taxi !
For more information on this fun and easy language program, please go to http://www.chineseforparents.com/
Western Michigan
Mandarin Chinese Immersion Classes
Total language immersion is the most effective way to prepare bilingual students who are high academic achievers. Students become fluent while learning all their subjects in the target language: Mandarin Chinese.
In 2012-2013, Zeeland Christian School will be offering Mandarin Chinese immersion classes for kindergartners and first graders (if there is enough interest).
Nancy Pyle npyle@zcs.org
Phone: 616-772-2609
Web site: Zeeland Christian School
Bridge to China Language and Culture School
Bridge to China offers age-appropriate Mandarin language classes for students of all aptitude levels. The faculty is comprised of native Mandarin speakers who are experienced in teaching in schools and universities in the U.S. and China. A variety of classes are available for interested students to choose from. Children may be taught Mandarin and simplified Chinese characters through singing, storytelling, games, and many other interactive and cultural activities while adults may choose to take traditional Chinese language or Chinese cooking classes.
Age:
Students ages three and up are welcome.
Semester:
Semesters are 14 weeks in length. There are two semesters per year.
Classes are either an hour or an hour and a half in length.
Location:
Brookview School
501 Zollar
Benton Harbor, MI
Registration:
Please visit http://www.bridgetochina.org to complete the registration form. Registration is due 10 days prior to the first day of school along with payment for the semester.
