New classes in 2009-10

1. High school Chinese course: Chinese III.

High school Chinese III is for high school students who have finished Chinese II (or equivalent). Our Chinese I and II are credit courses. Chinese III is pending for approval by Pleasanton Unified School District. There will be a placement test. Dates for placement test: May 31, 11:00 - 12:00 PM (in Amador); and August 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Pleasanton Public Library).

2. AP Chinese Prep Course.

The AP (Advanced Placement) Chinese Preparatory Course is designed to help high school students take the AP Chinese test. This course follows the guidelines set by the College Board. Upon a successful completion of the course, students should be capable of taking the test of AP Chinese. This is not a credit course. Students are required to take a qualification test. Dates for test: May 31, 11:00 - 12:00 PM (in Amador); and August 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Pleasanton Public Library).

3. Easy Learning Level III

This course is designed for students who have finished Easy Learning Level II and wish to continue studying Chinese. This course is taught in English.

4. Chinese Calligraphy (中国毛笔书法)

Chinese brush calligraphy is a unique Chinese art form. It has long been traditional culture to illustrate and exchange calligraphy. This class introduces basic Chinese calligraphy methods and knowledge. In addition, it teaches students how to use different brush techniques to achieve high level of artistic form. This class will enhance students? interest and passion on Chinese brush calligraphy. This is a beginner's class.

5. Singing Art Basics (歌唱艺术入门)

Anybody interested in singing is eligible to join this class. This basic singing course is aimed at enabling students to acquire overall knowledge and the basics about singing. This is a one-semester course (16 lessons). Vocal instructor: the renowned tenor Bainian Tan.

6. Singing Technique Training (歌唱技巧训练班)

This is a master class and is focused on singing technique training. Any singing-lover who wants to improve singing skill and ability is eligible to join this class. In this class all the time is spent on training students' singing technique. This is a one-semester course (16 lessons). Vocal instructor: the renowned tenor Bainian Tan.

7. Senior English Level II (老人英文)

Students who have finished Senior English Level I are encourage to enroll into this class. This class is designed to help Senior citizens for basic daily communication in English.

8. Math Olympiads Level II (奥数), (MO-201, MO-202).

Math Olympiads is a class for 4th ~5th grade students. The purpose of the class is to stimulate students' interest and enthusiasm for problem solving. Like Level I, students who pass a pre-test are qualified to enroll into this class. Test dates: 4/26/09 and 5/17/09 from 11:00am~11:45am in Amador.