After-school classes
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Pasadena Language Center offers after-school language classes for children. Languages offered: Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish. Upon request and subject to availability, we can open classes for other languages as well. Classes meet online twice a week for 1 hour each time. We offer after-school classes for children aged 4 to 12 years old. Groups are small, between 2 and 5 students.
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Our method
We believe that the best way for a child to learn a second language is through imitation and repetition. The purpose of the program is to introduce the new language as if it were the native language. Therefore, classes are fully conducted in the target language. Learning a new language should be a fun experience. That is why we created a curriculum that engages children through music, movements, drawing, role play, and story time. The focus is on conversation and for Chinese we introduce some character writing.
All our instructors are native speakers and have a large experience in teaching children. They will guide and support the children in the learning process, making sure that they have the best experience.
Language material
For each language, we use a specific material that are designed for each age group. For Mandarin Chinese, we use “Chinese Made Easy for Kids” by Joint Publishing Co. Ltd. For French, we use the French Skill Builders series. For Spanish, we use the Spanish Skill Builders series. Other teaching materials will be used in accordance to the topics taught: numbers, colors and shapes, the family, body parts, professions, food, expressing likes and dislikes, asking for directions, asking for permissions, etc.
We believe that the best way for a child to learn a second language is through imitation and repetition. The purpose of the program is to introduce the new language as if it were the native language. Therefore, classes are fully conducted in the target language. Learning a new language should be a fun experience. That is why we created a curriculum that engages children through music, movements, drawing, role play, and story time. The focus is on conversation and for Chinese we introduce some character writing.
All our instructors are native speakers and have a large experience in teaching children. They will guide and support the children in the learning process, making sure that they have the best experience.
Language material
For each language, we use a specific material that are designed for each age group. For Mandarin Chinese, we use “Chinese Made Easy for Kids” by Joint Publishing Co. Ltd. For French, we use the French Skill Builders series. For Spanish, we use the Spanish Skill Builders series. Other teaching materials will be used in accordance to the topics taught: numbers, colors and shapes, the family, body parts, professions, food, expressing likes and dislikes, asking for directions, asking for permissions, etc.
| Language & Age group | Fall II Session 2024 (October 22 - December 16) | Winter Session 2025 (January 6 - February 27) |
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| Chinese | ||
| 4-7 years old LowBeginner | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 8-12 years old LowBeginner | MonWed 5:00pm-6:00pm | MonWed 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| 4-7 years old HighBeginner | TueThu 4:00pm-5:00pm | TueThu 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 8-12 years old HighBeginner | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| French | ||
| 4-7 years old Beginner | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 8-12 years old Beginner | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| Spanish | ||
| 4-7 years old LowBeginner | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 8-12 years old LowBeginner | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm | TueThu 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| 4-7 years old HighBeginner | TueThu 4:00pm-5:00pm | TueThu 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 8-12 years old HighBeginner | MonWed 4:00pm-5:00pm | MonWed 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| 8-12 years old Intermediate | MonWed 4:30pm-5:30pm | MonWed 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| Duration | Tuition | Registration fee (new students only) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | $335 | $35 |
| 7 weeks | $305 | $35 |
| 6 weeks | $270 | $35 |
| 5 weeks | $230 | $35 |
| 4 weeks | $190 | $35 |
| 3 weeks | $145 | $35 |
| 2 weeks | $100 | $35 |
| 1 week | $50 | $35 |