Cultural Society of East Bay has language classes for children from K-6. We place a strong emphasis on helping young children to be bilingual or multi-lingual because the best time for children to learn a second language is before they reach puberty. Currently, Chinese language classes are offered. There are Novice Chinese I and Novice Chinese II. If you want a more advanced Chinese class, please email or call the Director for an individual schedule.
Chinese Classes Offered in the Summer
NEW — Coming in the summer for 3-weeks only: July 16th to August 3rd, 2012
Location: Barrington Baptist Church in Wee Care Classrooms
Class 1: 4 years old – 6 years old MW 9:30 -11:00/T Th 14:00 – 15:30
Class 2: 1st Grade – 2nd Grade MW 9:30 – 11:00 / T Th 13:00 – 14:30
Class 3: 3rd Grade – 4th Grade MW 13:00 – 14:00/ T Th 9:30 – 11:00
Class 4: 5th Grade – 6th Grade MW 13:00 – 14:30/ T Th 9:30 – 11:00
Language Lab and Tutoring Help on Fridays 9:30 – 11:00
Tuition: $250 (each class meets three times a week) including materials and a complimentary CSEB membership. Please indicate which class you are interested and mail check to CSEB or bring check to class on the first day. These classes are not set up for online registration. Please direct all questions to Director: jws@csebri.org or if you have concerns.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 142, Barrington, RI 02806
March 15th to May 17th (with two weeks off in between) for 8-weeks only
Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 At Barrington Christian Academy
This is a 8-week course especially designed for those who want to try out this interesting language. It is the beginning stage for building a solid foundation in Chinese culture and more advanced Chinese language learning. Instructors also use multi-sensory approaches to engage students with rhymes, songs, gestures and games. Just like the other classes as Novice 1 and Novice 2, the teaching is learner-centered and responds to each student’s needs. Instructors use video clips and hi-tech methods to provide cultural background to foster cultural understanding and appreciation. Students get to do Chinese crafts such as Chines paper-cutting, paper-folding, and calligraphy as time permits.
Tuition Fees for this 8-week course is $150 per student. This fee includes books, materials and a complimentary membership to CSEB. Please mail check to CSEB or bring check to class on the first day. This class is not set up for online registration. Please direct all questions to Director if you have concerns.
Novice Chinese I Mon. 3:30 – 4:45 Tues. 3:30 – 4:45
- Novice Chinese students will learn greetings and acquire the ability to hold simple conversations.
Novice Chinese II Mon. 3:30- 4:45 Tues. 3:30 – 4:45
- A continuation of Novice Chinese class. Chinese students will begin Hanyu Pinyin(Chinese pronunciation), daily conversations, learn to write Chinese characters.
Novice Chinese classes for teens and adults are offered through Barrington Community School. If you want to sign up for those classes, please do so through Barrington Community School’s website or call them at their office: 245-0432 for Ms. Sandi Tinyk if you have further questions. Cultural Society of East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in hiring school teachers and staff, in administration of its educational policies and programs. Cultural Society of East Bay admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Students receive their Certificates of Completion at end of semester.