Mandonese Marvels: Canto/Mando Fusion

About the Class

Unlock the best of both worlds with our innovative "Mandonese Marvels" class, designed for young learners eager to explore the richness of both Cantonese and Mandarin. Join us for a series of engaging classes for kids 6-11 years old, designed for beginners (those with less than 3 years of language study). The 13 classes run for 90 minutes each with a break and are held weekly. Our experienced bilingual teacher will guide children through the similarities and differences of Cantonese and Mandarin, making language learning both accessible and exciting. Whether your child is already familiar with one language or starting fresh with both, "Mandonese Marvels" offers a balanced, engaging approach to mastering these two important Chinese dialects. We prioritize speaking practice and emphasize the correct pronunciation and tone, essential elements for effective communication. This course is focused on speaking, pronunciation and human communication - we will not be introducing Chinese reading/writing (we use Pinyin as needed). Our curriculum is crafted by Ms. Jiamin Sun, who tailors our lessons to the needs of our students. Ms. Sun was our most popular teacher in our Chinese afterschool program - and the students made significant progress. She creates an interactive textbook that parents will be able to access to reinforce lessons at home. Class Dates: September 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 17, 24 (no class Nov 10, day before Veterans Day) December 1, 8, 15 To ensure personalized attention and effective learning, we limit our class size to 10 students. Course Outline Class1: Refresh and Introduce - Reinforce foundational vocabulary and phrases Class 2: Weather and Seasons Class 3: Time and Schedules - Talking about schedules and planning Class 4: Food and Dining -Phrases for dining out and discussing meals Class 5: Health and Wellness - Phrases for expressing how you feel Class 6: Hobbies and Leisure Activities - Phrases for inviting friends to join activities Class 7: Festivals and Holidays Class 8: Transportation and Travel - Phrases for asking directions and discussing travel plans Class 9: School and Education Class 10: Animals and Nature Class 11: Technology and Gadgets - Phrases for discussing online activities and tech use Class 12: Home and Living Spaces Class 13: Review and Celebration

Cancellation Policy

Bookings made with the discounted class pack are not refundable. For classes and evening events: To cancel or reschedule, please contact us 72 hours in advance. For courses: if we need to cancel or reschedule due to teacher illness, we will provide an alternative date/time. Please note any refund will be less the payment processor fee of 3%.

Contact Details

• The Village Kids’ Club, Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, CA, USA

  info@thevillagekidsclub.org