C-Kindergarten (CK) to C-Advanced (CAdv) Chinese Program
Textbooks: 美洲華語
Overview:
Overview:
- Emphasis on listening and speaking Cantonese, reading and writing traditional Chinese
- Gain knowledge and progressive appreciation of Chinese culture and heritage
- Mandarin and Pin Yin lessons are taught from C4 - CAdv levels.
Kindergarten Level Chinese (CK)
No prerequisites. This class is for students who can sufficiently understand and interpret age-appropriate topical conversions in Cantonese, but cannot, or can only minimally, read or write Chinese. Emphasis is on building listening and verbal skills, with introduction to reading and writing simple traditional Chinese characters.
Level 1 Chinese (C1) and up
Textbook-based learning curriculum. Emphasis is on listening and speaking Cantonese; reading and writing traditional Chinese. Instruction will cover vocabulary, sentence construction, reading and writing skills.
Level 4 Chinese (C4) and up
In addition to the regular Cantonese lecture, Mandarin and Pin Yin are introduced starting at C4.
Level 7 Chinese (C7) and up
In addition to reading and writing traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese is introduced starting at C7.
Advanced Level Chinese (CAdv) 1 - A two-year Cohort
CAdv-1 focuses on essay writing; listening, reading, and comprehension of written pieces; speech; study of Chinese history, culture, and literature.
Advanced Level Chinese (CAdv) 2 - A two-year Cohort
CAdv-2 focuses on group discussion of current affairs, Chinese history, culture, and literature.
No prerequisites. This class is for students who can sufficiently understand and interpret age-appropriate topical conversions in Cantonese, but cannot, or can only minimally, read or write Chinese. Emphasis is on building listening and verbal skills, with introduction to reading and writing simple traditional Chinese characters.
Level 1 Chinese (C1) and up
Textbook-based learning curriculum. Emphasis is on listening and speaking Cantonese; reading and writing traditional Chinese. Instruction will cover vocabulary, sentence construction, reading and writing skills.
Level 4 Chinese (C4) and up
In addition to the regular Cantonese lecture, Mandarin and Pin Yin are introduced starting at C4.
Level 7 Chinese (C7) and up
In addition to reading and writing traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese is introduced starting at C7.
Advanced Level Chinese (CAdv) 1 - A two-year Cohort
CAdv-1 focuses on essay writing; listening, reading, and comprehension of written pieces; speech; study of Chinese history, culture, and literature.
Advanced Level Chinese (CAdv) 2 - A two-year Cohort
CAdv-2 focuses on group discussion of current affairs, Chinese history, culture, and literature.
West Valley Chinese Language School reserves the right to consolidate/split classes to enhance student learning experience and for efficient management of school. Course levels and contents are subject to change without notice.