Cantonese - Chinese Language Classes!
* FREE! No Registration Fee!
Learn For Fun, To Talk To Folks in Chinatown,
To Make New Friends, and For NetWorking Purposes!
Cantonese is the Number 1 Chinese dialect
spoken outside of China - Find out WHY!
About the Cantonese Classes:
The classes are taught by Repetition and Phonetics.
NOTE: Please arrive on time and bring Pen & Binder or Notebook.
Register in class - just tell teacher you're new.
The following classes are held in Manhattan's Chinatown at:
Sun Yat Sen Intermediate School - I.S 131
100 Hester Street
Between Forsyth and Eldridge Streets (next to the Park)
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NOTE:
Again, there is No Registration Fee, but
Please contact us to let us know you're coming At Least a day or two early and give us Your contact info, so we can inform you about possible Last Minute Changes for any of the Classes * 917-767-7194
Schedule of Classes *
The new Fall schedule: All classes currently held at IS 131 at 100 Hester street, one block south of the Grand street subway station for the D and B trains. Ask security for the room number as it changes at times without warning.
NOTE: We are trying to secure a classroom for Hung's Intermediate class. Schedule will be added when we get it!
Mondays ~ NO Classes October 12th Happy Columbus Day!
6pm-7pm Chinese Menu Reading and Writing (Cantonese pronunciation) with Tony ~ 917-767-7194
7pm-8:30pm Accelerated Cantonese 101/102(with Chinese characters) with Tony
Wednesdays (no class Oct 14th -pvt party for Teacher)
6pm-7:30pm Cantonese 101 with Tony ~ 917-767-7194
Saturdays
12:15-1:00 Chinese Dim Sum part 2-Reading/Writing with Tony ~ 917-767-7194
1:00-2:00 Cantonese 101.5 with Kam THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL & CLOSED TO NEW STUDENTS! This is a special, intensive class, emphasizing conversational skills, for anyone who has either completed the 101 level or possesses an equivalent command of the Cantonese language. Students will be expected to have a minimal understanding of the Jyut6 ping3 / six tone system as well as a basic knowledge of Cantonese grammar and vocabulary.
2:00-2:45 Cantonese 101 with Tony (NEW 16 week cycle began September 12th)
2:45-3:45 ESL(English as a Second Language) with Tony ~ 917-767-7194
We understand that there is some overlap, so that it is not possible to attend all of the classes. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Remember, any of the classes may be attended at any time. So come on down if you have time. Don't forget to practice your Cantonese and Chinese characters every day.
When you get to I.S 131, the door on the far left is usually unlocked; then just ask security for the room number.
{rooms change periodically}
Simply tell them the class you're looking for.
Contact us! * 917-767-7194
Laptop is optional, please ask your teacher about tape recording the class.
PRE-Reservations/Registration isn't required.
Cantonese phrases you can practice:
how are you?: Nay ho mah? or Nay ho?
good: ho
very good: ho-ho
thanks a lot: oom-goy-sigh! or oom-goy
taste good/good eats!-(good for using at chinese restaurants): ho-sic
(bye)see you again: joy-keen!
excuse me: oom-goy (same as saying thanks)
*NOTE:* These Classes Are Ongoing Until Further Notice
No Classes on most National holidays/holiday weekends.(ask your teacher)
Instructors at the school are Volunteers and are organized by:
Tribute to the Cantonese/Toisan Cultural Program .
Thank You for your interest.
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