Advanced Mandarin Chinese
| Dates: | August 17 - November 9, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Su from 9:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| Cost: | $189.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Student in this class are already fluent in speaking to each other in Chinese. Students will learn more advanced vocabulary and emphasis will be in reading and writing Chinese.
Students will optimize their skills to carry on conversation, expressing their opinions on issues related to current events and ensure the learning connect to everyday life.
Students will also be exposed to Chinese traditions and culture through cultural and academic activities. Continued participation of children and parents is expected. Once a student (child age 5 to adults) is signed up for the program, maximum effort of attendance is expected.
Pre-requisite is Intermediate Chinese (vocabulary of around 1000 words) or with equivalent level of Chinese language proficiency approved by the teacher/principal.
Students will optimize their skills to carry on conversation, expressing their opinions on issues related to current events and ensure the learning connect to everyday life.
Students will also be exposed to Chinese traditions and culture through cultural and academic activities. Continued participation of children and parents is expected. Once a student (child age 5 to adults) is signed up for the program, maximum effort of attendance is expected.
Pre-requisite is Intermediate Chinese (vocabulary of around 1000 words) or with equivalent level of Chinese language proficiency approved by the teacher/principal.
Notes:
Important Dates! Classes start on 8/17/25 and end of 12/14/25. No classes on 8/31/25, 10/12/25, 10/19/25 and 11/30/25. The Moon Festival Celebration will be on 9/29/25.
| Fee: | $189.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 39.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main Rate | Fee | $ 189.00 |
| Main Rate-Alternate | Returning Student Discount | $ 179.55 |
Education Bldg, Room 302
El Paso Chinese School
El Paso's Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School has provided quality traditional Chinese education for several decades. The school operated as "El Paso Chinese Language School" from1990 to 1995 under the direction of Anne Liu. It has been operating under its current name since 1998 with Shinping "Champagne" Chyi as its leader. In May 2004, Ai-Hwa was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and now offers tax-deductible donations. The curriculum focuses on phonetics and traditional Chinese characters and provides weekly classes for small groups of students to listen, speak, read, and write in Chinese. Students can also participate in activities and extracurricular programs that expose them to Chinese culture. The teachers are all native Chinese speakers, each with at least bachelor's degree and up to 20-plus years of teaching experience.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 08/17/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 08/24/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 08/31/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 09/07/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 09/14/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 09/21/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 09/28/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 10/05/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 10/12/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 10/19/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 10/26/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 11/02/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
| 11/09/2025 | Sunday | 9 AM to 12 N | Education Bldg, Room 302 |
