Chinese Academy
COURSES

Classes at various levels tailored to different Chinese proficiency levels, teaching Chinese Pinyin and simplified characters. The school also provides interest classes to cultivate and discover children's and teenager's potential interests and hobbies.


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2-hour Chinese Class only

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + regular enrichment classes)

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

Crayon Drawing (5 & 6), Oil Painting (8 & up), Arts & Crafts (all ages), Clay Dough (all ages)
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + special enrichment classes)

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

Chess (6 & up), Taekwondo (all ages), Guitar (7 & up), Kids Zumba (6 & up)

Tennis and Soccer are ONLY offered from September to November, and from March to June. No class in the Winter. If register for Tennis or Soccer, please contact Chinese Academy at 718.281.5346, or yxu@qcc.cuny.edu.

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LEARNING CHINESE

Learn and review Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. 

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FUN & HEALTHY
COURSES FOR ADULTS

Courses like Dance Cardio for Adults will increase your muscular strength and cardio while having fun!

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FUN & EDUCATIONAL
COURSES FOR CHILDREN

Fun and educational courses like Chess

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Chinese Academy Courses

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2-hour Chinese Class only

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.
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Arts & Crafts

Students will spend their time in this class being creative and enhancing their social skills. In class, different materials are used such as tissue paper, felt, buttons, pipe cleaners, watercolor paint, tempura paint along with crayons, markers and colored pencils to create fun themed art projects. Many times, holiday and special event art will be done to support calendar events and cultural occasions. The class also enhances socialization skills as children are encouraged to borrow materials from other students, discuss ideas and actively ask questions and share their work with teachers and the class.

Enhanced sills include cutting, pasting, creativity, design, color matching, fine motor skills, social skills, decisions making, group sharing and having a lot of fun! Reguired age: 5 and up.
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Chess 2

For students who have already learned some chess.
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + regular enrichment classes)

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

Crayon Drawing (5 & 6), Oil Painting (8 & up), Arts & Crafts (all ages), Clay Dough (all ages)
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Chinese Academy 3-hour Program (Chinese + special enrichment classes)

2024-2025 school year

Kindergarten class: Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences. Stories, games, and activities are included in the classroom instructions.

Regular Chinese Class: Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. About 85% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.

CSL class: Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin.

Enrichment Class:

Chess (6 & up), Taekwondo (all ages), Guitar (7 & up), Kids Zumba (6 & up)

Tennis and Soccer are ONLY offered from September to November, and from March to June. No class in the Winter. If register for Tennis or Soccer, please contact Chinese Academy at 718.281.5346, or yxu@qcc.cuny.edu.

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Chinese Academy Summer Program

Summer Saturday program for kids and parents/adults from July 13th to August 17th.

For Kids:

9-10:30 AM:

Chinese for Beginners (ages 5-7) or ELA Reading & Writing (grade 3 & 4)

10:45 AM-12 PM:

Arts & Crafts (ages 5 and above) or Tennis (ages 6 and above) or Soccer (ages 6 and above)

**Pick up at 12:10 PM

 

For Parents/Adults:

9:15-10:30 AM:

Tennis (Intermediate)

10:45 AM-12 PM:

Tennis (Beginners)

Contact Yang Xu at yxu@qcc.cuny.edu or 718-281-5346 with any questions.
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Clay Dough Making

The clay doll making class offers multiple benefits for children, including fostering creativity, developing sensory skills, promoting social interactions, and facilitating learning. Using special light clay dough, students can create a wide range of figures, animals, food items, or any other objects they find interesting, enriching their play experiences and holistic development.
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Crayon Drawing

Students will learn the basic and simple drawing techniques and follow the instructor to draw the major parts. After that, each child needs to create their own art works by adding colors, backgrounds, and details, through which to express themselves and show us the world in their eyes. Required age: 5 and 6
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Crochet

Students will learn the basic and simple drawing techniques and follow the instructor to draw the major parts. After that, each child needs to create their own art works by adding colors, backgrounds, and details, through which to express themselves and show us the world in their eyes. Required age: 5 and 6
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Crochet and Knitting

Students will learn the basic and simple drawing techniques and follow the instructor to draw the major parts. After that, each child needs to create their own art works by adding colors, backgrounds, and details, through which to express themselves and show us the world in their eyes. Required age: 5 and 6
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CSL Class (Chinese as a Second Language)

Designed for children from non-Mandarin speaking families. The development of communication skills in listening and speaking will be emphasized. Reading skills will be developed by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs. Writing skills will be gradually increased as the children become more confident in their ability to use Mandarin. Both English and Mandarin are used to teach the class.
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Dance Cardio + Yoga (for Parents/Adults)

This course is offered by the Chinese Academy

45-minute Dance Cardio & 45-minute Yoga
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iPhone Photography (for Parents/Adults)

This course is offered by the Chinese Academy

Learn the foundamental iphone photography skills. Practice using multiple features to take photos.

Recommend to the users of iphone 12, 13, 14, and 15 series.
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Kid's Yoga

This course is offered by the Chinese Academy

Learn the foundamental iphone photography skills. Practice using multiple features to take photos.

Recommend to the users of iphone 12, 13, 14, and 15 series.
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Kids Zumba

This course is offered by the Chinese Academy

Learn the foundamental iphone photography skills. Practice using multiple features to take photos.

Recommend to the users of iphone 12, 13, 14, and 15 series.
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Kindergarten Chinese Class

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Knitting

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Origami

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Origami and Drawing

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Pickleball

Focus on learning Mandarin pronunciation, simple characters, phrases and short sentences through the ways of singing songs, playing games, and hands-on activities.
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Regular Chinese Class

Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. This type of class is offered to the students from Mandarin speaking families. 85-90% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
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Singing

Focus on learning and reviewing Pinyin, characters, phrases, sentences and paragraphs. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be emphasized through the learning of texts. This type of class is offered to the students from Mandarin speaking families. 85-90% of the instruction is conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
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Tae Kwon Do

The class helps improve physical health with exercises for flexibility, strength, and stamina. It also boosts mental strength, building confidence and courage to face fears. Students learn to focus, respect others, and defend themselves with their hands and feet. Tae Kwon Do aims to keep kids healthy and safe both mentally and physically. Required age: 5 and up
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Zumba for Parents/Adults

This course is offered by the Chinese Academy

Feel the mesmerizing rhythm and beat of Latin and international music. No dance experience? No problem! You'll burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves. Enjoy a fun way to get your heart rate up, muscle pumping, and calorie burning blast.

Sweat and move with easy to follow choreography to a jiggity-jams playlist of songs. The best part of zumba class is that it doesn't even feel like exercise! Just Shake and Groove!
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