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Learn languages, make friends with people around the world!

Chinese is spoken by billions of people all around the world!
Use Phonetics secrets to learn conversation & increase confidence.
Learn accurate pronunciation, and effective use of computer typing and of a dictionary.
Being able to speak several languages can help you reach the road to success!

Practical speedy phonetics language courses taught by experienced teachers: recipient of "Certificate of Excellence in teaching,"
two time Model Mother, awards winning, TESL, Director Umay Chan, and school boards' language instructor Tim Chan, several experienced Teaching Asistants.
Each course focuses on using standard international phonetics with English-Chinese translation, traditional and simplified characters.

Adult Continuing Education's Practical Phonetics, Popular course Introduction

To learn a language well, choose pinyin (phonetics) as the learning tools to get great results. Accelerated phonetics lessons improve English, Cantonese/Mandarin effectively! Hotline numbers, call for detail: 604-821-1938 or 778-908-0138 Courses are offered at School Boards' Continuing Education of Richmond, Surrey, and Vancouver. Phonetics and language courses consist of 8 sessions and 2 hours each; Call to reserve a seat! We welcome everyone to join and share the secrets of learning languages through Phonetics (the life lasting useful tools)!

Phonetics & Language Course Descriptions:

Learn English Through International Phonetics I - (In English, Mandarin & Cantonese)

Objective of this course is to help you improve your English pronunciation by learning the International Phonetics used in dictionaries. This method increases your vocabulary quickly and provides the technique for remembering more words and phrases, and improving spelling effectively.

Learn English Through International Phonetics II - (In Mandarin & Cantonese)

Objective of this course continues to help you improve your English pronunciation by using Phonetics to learn words with three or more syllables and practical daily sentences as well as increasing the speed and effectiveness in learning English.

Learn Mandarin Through Hanyu Pinyin - (A accelerated course in Cantonese & Mandarin)

To learn Mandarin well, the most important step is to learn Hanyu Pinyin first. Mandarin is rated as one of the second language Provincial Exams. Being able to speak Mandarin is especially crucial to people who are involved in overseas trade businesses and traveling. This course helps learners grasp Pinyin's four tones and pronunciation. Detail explanations about usage and comprehension methods increase your vocabulary. Adding immediate practice improves confidence and reinforces memory.

Learn Cantonese Through Phonetics - (A accelerated course in English & Mandarin)

Learning phonetics is the secret to learning any language well. You will see fast outcomes, and effective results. Using the phonetic approach help learners grasp the 9 tones and pronunciation of Cantonese. You will learn the methods of comprehension and usage of daily vocabulary, strengthen memory skills, and confidence in speaking. You will improve conversational skill through easy and interesting training!

Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 Exam Preparation

Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 is a provincially prescribed curriculum designed for students who may not have taken Mandarin Chinese 5 to 10. Successful completion of this course should [provide students with a level of competence that will allow them to successfully participate in Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 courses. Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 is a four credit Grade 11 and 12 courses. However, to alleviate scheduling pressure on students during their final two years, it can be offered at the Grade 10 level.
To provide students with an equivalent preparation for Mandarin Chinese 11 and 12 courses, this courses incorporates material from the prescribed learning outcomes, suggested instructional strategies, suggested assessment strategies, and recommended learning resources identified for grades 5 to 10.
A major aim of this course is to balance expectations regarding the emergent language skills of students who are new to the study of Mandarin Chinese with consideration of their ages, life experiences, and prior knowledge. In addition to the activities suggested for earlier grade levels, taking into account the interests of senior secondary students.