Students interested in studying Chinese must...

* Be good students with a solid academic background and excellent study skills.

* Have the desire to learn about a language and culture with few connections or similarities to English.

* Have EXCELLENT study skills.  Students will be required to memorize new words, characters (alphabet), and writing conventions.

LEARN to talk about:

* likes and dislikes

* freetime activites and sport

* food and personal interests

* personal information

* school

In class...

skits

puppet shows

partner work

web based activities

small group activities

SPEAK Chinese!!!!

communicate