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Beginner Chinese Classes in Essex County NJ
Happy Mandarin Club:
Located just 20 miles west of New York City, in Glen Ridge, Essex County NJ, Happy Mandarin Club is a Chinese language school that provides beginner to advanced level Mandarin Chinese classes for Pre-K to adult students. Courses include weekday and weekend General Chinese study options, Chinese test preparation (SAT & HSK exams), after-school enrichment programs, and online Mandarin classes conducted via WebEx. Our club teacher has years of experience in teaching Chinese to students of all levels.
Beginner to Advanced Level Mandarin Chinese Classes:
Pre-K to Adult learners welcome
Course contents include learning characters, phrases, and sentences; speaking exercises; routine conversations; character writing, Chinese grammar; listening and reading comprehension practices; and the Pinyin system (where the Chinese language is explained through the orthodox alphabet).
Students finish each lesson and homework assignment by following study guide weekly. Fun and interesting supplemental materials are also provided by club teacher as reinforcement.
Simplified Chinese is taught and used in all lessons. Traditional Chinese writing practice is also taught upon individual request.
General Chinese Lessons:
Duration: 8-12 weeks - in-person / private tutor
- Weekday & weekend study options available
- 1.5 hours per lesson
- 1 lesson per week (2-3 lessons per week available upon request)
Chinese Exam Preparation (HSK Exam & SAT Chinese)
The HSK is the standard Chinese language proficiency test for non-native speakers. The test aims to be a certificate of language proficiency for higher educational and professional purposes.
The HSK test is simlar to the English TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and a HSK certificate is valid anywhere in China (both mainland and Taiwan). There are six levels, and the test contains four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Oral.
The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. Our program sets up plans tailored for each individual student to improve dynamic Chinese language skills for success in both the SATs and HSK tests.
After-school Enrichment Programs:
Takes place at local public schools (Linden Discovery Series, Linden Avenue School, Glen Ridge, NJ).
Our club teacher has years of experience in teaching Chinese to students of all levels. Being a native of Beijing, our teacher delivers the most authentic Chinese enunciation to our students.
Online Mandarin Classes:
Duration: 8-12 weeks per session
Online classes are conducted via WebEx - a web conferencing program that combines file and presentation sharing with voice, audio, and HD video.
All class contents, including word files, audio files, images, slides, web links and videos, etc. are shared with club teacher’s desktop.
The HD video feature allows clear view and instant interaction between students and the teacher. Features include:
- Weekday, evening & weekend study options available
- 1 hour per lesson
- 1 lesson per week (2 and more lessons per week available upon request)
- Maximum 3 students per lesson
Address:
Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey 07028, USA
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ABC Languages NJ
Courses / Programs
• Learn Chinese privately with one of the most popular foreign language educators in New Jersey! • ABC Languages provides quality private Mandarin Chinese classes to kids (ages 5+) and teenagers in a wide range of NJ cities and counties. Lessons take place in your family home, or agreed location of your choice in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, or other NJ cites and towns across mainly North Jersey and Central NJ.
• We also provide private Chinese classes for adults.
• Our private Mandarin Chinese tutoring is suitable for students of all levels from basic beginner to advanced learners. Our qualified and experienced teachers are native speakers, and they make learning Chinese fun!
• Private lessons mean your child receives the exclusive attention of the teacher. Children have fun learning a second language one-on-one while playing games, singing songs, and doing age-appropriate, language-focused activities.
• As well as providing private Chinese lessons in main NJ cities, we also offer classes in convenient locations in Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Union County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Somerset County, Morris County, and Passaic County.
One-on-One / Private Mandarin Chinese Classes for Kids & Teens:
For children ages 5+ from Basic beginner to advanced levels
• Private or at-home Chinese tutoring
• Chinese enrichment & homework help
• After-school Chinese program
We also provide private Mandarin Chinese language classes for adults
Further Foreign Languages:
• Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, Arabic and Farsi. We also teach English as a second language.
For children ages 5+ from Basic beginner to advanced levels
• Private or at-home Chinese tutoring
• Chinese enrichment & homework help
• After-school Chinese program
We also provide private Mandarin Chinese language classes for adults
Further Foreign Languages:
• Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, Arabic and Farsi. We also teach English as a second language.
Hua Xia Northern Chinese School, Essex County
Courses / Programs
Hua Xia Northern Chinese School is a Chinese language school located in Verona, Essex County (part of the New York metropolitan area) in New Jersey. We offer Chinese classes for adults, teens and kids on Saturdays. The objectives of the school are to teach Chinese language, promote Chinese culture and serve the community. Chinese Phonetic Alphabet system (Pin Yin) is used to help students learn Chinese. Hua Xia Northern Chinese School is a non-profit organization registered in the state of New Jersey and the birthplace of the whole Huaxia Chinese School system now consisting of 19 branches spreading over New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1995, the school now has nearly 200 students in over 40 small classes, including heritage Chinese, CSL (Chinese as Second Language) and talent classes such as karate, Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese dancing, etc.
The equal-opportunity school takes students of any age from 3 years and up with no prejudice over gender, age, race, religion, or nationality. Classes are held on Saturdays from 12:30PM to 3:40 PM except public holidays.
- CSLMME: Mommy, or Daddy & Me for Children of Ages 2-5 (45 mins).
- CSLCB: Basic Chinese for Youngsters of Age 5-10 (90mins)
- CSLC: Chinese Reading and Writing for Youngsters of Age 7-16
- CSLA: Chinese Reading and Writing for Age of 16+ or adults
- CSLAA: Advanced Chinese Classes for Adults
- CSLCB: Basic Chinese for Youngsters of Age 5-10 (90mins)
- CSLC: Chinese Reading and Writing for Youngsters of Age 7-16
- CSLA: Chinese Reading and Writing for Age of 16+ or adults
- CSLAA: Advanced Chinese Classes for Adults
Language Workshop For Children, Montclair
Courses / Programs
Based in Montclair, Essex County, northern New Jersey, we at the Language Center for Children offer exciting and fun Spanish, English, French, Italian and Chinese programs for babies and children to 9 years old. We serve families throughout Essex County and surrounding areas such as Bergen County and Hudson County.Our methods are built on techniques using both parts of the brain to stimulate learning. These techniques were established by our gifted and understanding director and teacher, Mr François Thibaut, who nourishes the language learning needs of todays´ children. Our classes are a place to learn, grow and develop, a place where friends and made and foundations laid.
Language Courses for Children Ages 0-9:
- Spanish For Children
- Spanish Preschool
- Spanish For Tots
- Spanish Summer Program
- English, French, Italian and Chinese Programs also offered
- Spanish For Children
- Spanish Preschool
- Spanish For Tots
- Spanish Summer Program
- English, French, Italian and Chinese Programs also offered
HudsonWay Immersion School
Courses / Programs
Located in Summit, NJ - HudsonWay Immersion School’s innovative approach to learning fosters children’s individual growth, development and creativity, transforming students from pre-K to fifth grade into global citizens ready to Navigate the World®. Immersion education is a model in which students learn subject matter (math, science, social studies, and language arts) using the target language as the vehicle. The long-term benefits include enhanced mental development, flexibility in thinking and reasoning, and greater cultural sensitivity. The school offers full day and after school programs in Mandarin or Spanish for children of all language levels.
Superior academic testing results (ERB) of our grades 2-5 students, despite less instructional time in English compared to traditional schools. HWIS students consistently outperform gifted and talented public school programs and independent schools across all subject areas, at every grade level.
Over 10 years of experience with all aspects of operating a preschool through Grade 5 program.
Campuses located in Summit, NJ and Upper West Side, NY.
Spanish & Chinese language immersion programs for kids:
Preschool - Ages: 2 & Up (NY) / Ages: 2.5 & Up (NJ)
Elementary - Ages: K - 5 / L.E.I.P (Late Entry Immersion Program
After School - Ages: K - 5 (NY) / Ages: 2.5 - 12 (NJ)
Mommy & Me - Ages: 12 months - 3 years old
Summer Camp - Ages: 2 -12 (NY) / Ages: 2.5 - 12 (NJ)
Preschool - Ages: 2 & Up (NY) / Ages: 2.5 & Up (NJ)
Elementary - Ages: K - 5 / L.E.I.P (Late Entry Immersion Program
After School - Ages: K - 5 (NY) / Ages: 2.5 - 12 (NJ)
Mommy & Me - Ages: 12 months - 3 years old
Summer Camp - Ages: 2 -12 (NY) / Ages: 2.5 - 12 (NJ)
Yinghua Language School, Lawrenceville
Courses / Programs
YingHua Language School is a non-profit organization located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Its founding principle is to build a language school that can commit to and focus on students' Chinese language education so that its graduates truly gain solid language skills. To that end, we constantly look for ways to improve the quality of Chinese education for all students. Currently it is the only school in New Jersey that has fully adopted Dr. Liping Ma's "Direct Character Recognition" methodology. We teach the "modern" or simplified Chinese characters and introduce the Chinese phonetic system (PinYin) as a tool at the appropriate stage. YingHua Language School is proud to be the FIRST community-based language school accredited by CSS-MSA.
Mandarin Chinese as a Heritage Language Program; Mandarin Chinese as a Second Language Program; Study Abroad Programs with 4-5 week stay in Beijing; Short-term Chinese Business Language; Chinese Exam Preparation Courses; Chinese Art Workshop; Chinese Language and Culture.
China Institute, New York
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1926 in Manhatten, New York by a group of American and Chinese educators, China Institute in America is the oldest educational and cultural organization in the United States focused on advancing a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community. China Institute offers Mandarin language immersion programs designed for preschool, kindergarten, elementary and high school students. For students with little or no prior background in Mandarin, the Institute also offers a six-week long Mandarin Chinese Summer Immersion Academy in New York City. The program offers scholarships directed especially at disadvantaged youth whose families may not be able to provide them with access to the opportunity to learn Mandarin. For students with a substantial prior background in Mandarin, China Institute offers a seven-week intensive Chinese language program in Beijing, China. The program provides students with intensive Mandarin language instruction equivalent to one year of study encouraging students to forge enduring relationships with their Chinese host families.
- Intensive Mandarin Chinese Programs for preschool, kindergarten, elementary and high school children
- China Institute Summer Language Academy with Scholarships for high school students
- Summer programs for 3-7 year olds
- Seven-week Intensive Chinese language program in Beijing, China
- China Institute Summer Language Academy with Scholarships for high school students
- Summer programs for 3-7 year olds
- Seven-week Intensive Chinese language program in Beijing, China