The "A" track classes are designed for students who are new to Mandarin. We develop student language skills in the following order:

1. Comprehension of spoken Mandarin
2. Usage (idioms)
3. Reading
4. Writing

Our teaching approach is based on the most current research for early language learning conducted by CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools), NNELL (National Network for Early Language Learning), and ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

Class	Age	Description
Panda	3 – 5	Teaches comprehension of spoken Mandarin through games, songs, school plays, flash cards, multimedia, and other activities. Instructors provide handouts and CDs. We also encourage families to use materials such as My First Chinese Words (36 booklets plus CD). This curriculum set is published by Better Chinese and available for purchase from RMCS.
Introduction to Mandarin	6 – 9 and 9 – 13
Phonics	6+	Teaches basic writing, pronunciation, and usage (idioms). Instructors provide handouts.
Advanced classes A1 – A3	6+	Teaches speaking, reading, and writing. Uses the My First Chinese Reader curriculum, volumes 1-4, published by Better Chinese.

Instructors teach in Mandarin whenever practical, resorting to English as necessary. Parents are encouraged to attend class along with their children so they are better equipped to practice Mandarin at home. (Of course, we request that they remain quietly in the background and refrain from disrupting classroom activities.)

All class levels introduce students to elements of Chinese culture (songs, festivals, literature, games, etc.) that are prevalent throughout the Chinese-speaking world.

Students usually spend multiple sessions at the same class level and move on only after instructor recommendation. When students successfully complete the "A" track, they will be prepared to take the College Board's Advanced Placement exam for Chinese. They will also know enough Mandarin to study, travel, and work in a Chinese-speaking country.

The "B" track classes, taught in Mandarin, are designed for students who already speak Mandarin but need to learn reading and writing.

Class	Age	Description
Phonics	6+	Teaches basic writing, pronunciation, and usage (idioms). Instructors provide handouts.
Advanced classes B1 – B4	6+	Teaches reading and writing. Uses the Taiwan Overseas Education government curriculum.

Students usually spend multiple sessions at the same class level and move on only after instructor recommendation. When students successfully complete the "B" track, they will have mastered the most common Chinese characters used for reading and writing.

We teach Adult Conversation 1 and 2. These classes focus on conversational Mandarin for travel and business.

The textbook is Integrated Chinese, published by Cheng & Tsui.

We currently offer Chinese dance, calligraphy, brush painting, and guzheng music lessons. If you are interested in other enrichment classes, contact us.

Every summer, we offer a five-day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) summer camp for children ages 4-16. In 2008, this camp will be held July 7-11 at Eastern Sun Academy, 6717 South Boulder Road, Boulder. Activities will include Chinese yo-yo, jump rope, sword fighting and stick movements, traditional drumming, fan dancing, origami, knot-tying, sculpture, and much more. Three experienced teachers will be flown in from Taiwan especially for this camp. Tuition is $175. Use the following form to register by July 4th.

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