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CSC Instructors Visit The Ohio Chinese School, Speak With Students About Studying Chinese

CSC's Chris Stellato and Donald Newman pose with Principal Spring Zhang, Wang Jianmei and other teachers and students at the Ohio Chinese School on July 1, 2014.

CSC’s President Chris Stellato and Instructor Donald Newman pose with Principal Spring Zhang, Wang Jianmei along with teachers and students at The Ohio Chinese School on July 1, 2014.

 

On July 1, 2014, Principal Spring Zhang and Wang Jianmei of the Ohio Chinese School welcomed CSC’s Chris Stellato and Donald Newman to meet and have lunch with students and answer questions about their experiences learning Chinese. The students will soon publish a report of their interview in the Chinese-language newspaper China Press Weekly.

The Ohio Chinese School is a great asset to Columbus’ Chinese cultural landscape, and CSC looks forward to collaborating even more with the Ohio Chinese School on future projects!

CSC Summer/Fall 2014 Class Schedule

Columbus School of Chinese is pleased to announce our Summer/Fall 2014 Class Schedule! The schedule features three new classes, including Introduction to Business Chinese on Wednesday mornings. For more information, contact us at 614-397-2020.

Adult Classes:

  • Mon 6:00 – 7:00pm Intermediate Plus
  • Mon 7:30 – 8:30pm Beginner * Begins July 14
  • Tues 6:30 – 8:00pm Intermediate
  • Weds 7:00 – 8:00am Introduction to Business Chinese * Begins Aug 7 (mornings)
  • Weds 7:30 – 8:30pm Beginner
  • Thurs 6:30 – 7:30pm Beginner Plus
  • Thurs 7:30 – 8:30pm Beginner

Children’s and Youth Classes:

  • Mon 4:30 – 5:30pm Intermediate – Ages 6-9
  • Tues 4:30 – 5:30pm Beginner – Ages 6-9 * Begins July 15
  • Weds 4:30 – 5:30pm Beginner Plus – Ages 6-9
  • Thurs 4:30 – 5:30pm Advanced – Ages 6-9, 10-13

Toddler Classes:

  • Mon 10:30 – 11:15am Beginner – Ages 2-4
  • Thurs 10:30 – 11:15am Beginner – Ages 2-4

CSC Students Apply Chinese Language Skills on Cultural Immersion Trip

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CSC students, led by Chris Stellato, practice their shopping and bartering skills at a local Chinese art gallery and grocery store.

 

Columbus School of Chinese intermediate students put their language skills to use on Wednesday as they toured stores and restaurants throughout the Columbus, OH Chinese community. The group, led by CSC president Chris Stellato, visited a Chinese grocery store, art vendor, bakery and restaurant, impressing all with their Mandarin abilities and enthusiasm for the language and culture of China.

Columbus’ robust Chinese community offers vast opportunities for students to apply their language skills in practical, real-life situations — without ever leaving the metropolitan area. With the guidance of our expert instructors, CSC Immersion Trips are fun, educational ways to provide students with language practice and exposure to the rich cultural heritage of the people of China.

Contact our office to schedule an Immersion Trip for you or your student today!

 

CSC President Performing at CNY 2014

CSC President Performing at CNY 2014:

Chris Stellato performing traditional Chinese Storytelling to ring in the Year of the Horse.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR7HDKp5ZvA

 

SUMMER CAMPS 2014

Summer Camps 2014!  The Columbus School of Chinese is excited to announce our summer 2014, Mandarin language immersion camps. Beginner, intermediate and advanced learners are all welcome! Games and activities are designed to improve campers’ language abilities while having fun!

JULY 7-11 & 14-18
9:30am – 11:30am
Ages 6-13,  $160 per week

 

Youth Immersion Trip in Flushing, NY

Youth Trip in Flushing, NY:

We are always looking for new and unique opportunities for our students to practice what they have learned in class. We are excited to announce our first youth immersion trip in Flushing, NY. The goal of this trip is for students to experience an authentic Chinese language and culture environment. Students will participate in cultural activities to broaden their knowledge and understanding of Chinese society – ultimately gaining greater confidence in their language ability and deeper understanding of Chinese culture and language.

We are limiting the number of students to 6 (ages 9 and up) plus 1 parent per child.

The parents may purchase airline tickets through CSC or may purchase flights on their own. The schedule will be:

Leaving Columbus March 28, on Delta 5980 departing at 11:10am, arriving at La Guardia at 12:43pm. Returning to Columbus March 30, on Delta 7235 departing at 4:00pm, arriving in Columbus at 6:06pm.

The anticipated cost per person will be $1,000. The program cost will depend upon the number of participants.

The package price includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare (airfare is subject to change until purchased).
  • 2 nights in the Best Western Queens Court Hotel for 1 room, 2 beds including all taxes.
  • Transfers roundtrip from La Guardia airport to the hotel.
  • Breakfast each morning at the hotel.
  • Language and culture guidance from CSC president, Chris Stellato.

Crash Course for Executives Doing Business with the Chinese

Executive Crash Course:

This package is designed for the executive who has a limited amount of time for instruction or needs to travel to China within a very short time. The program will provide executives with a business-focused overview of the Chinese language and culture.

This package includes:

– Four hours of one-on-one Chinese language and culture training with SABC instructor
– Two hours of consulting, addressing specific questions and/or needs of the executive
– One hour of travel consultation with a travel industry expert.

Included with the language and culture training is:

– Networking basics
– Customized self-introduction
– Basic business vocabulary
– Guest/host dynamics
– The first meeting
– Business etiquette
– Banquet etiquette
– Gift giving
– Survival phrases
– Personalized handouts and reference materials
– Customized audio recordings following each class

Travel consultation includes:

–  Visa Consultation: China has recently changed the document requirements.
–  Personalized itinerary of things to do, see and taste during your trip in China
–  Safety tips and your rights as a traveler
–  Currency.  We can secure Chinese currency before departure for an additional fee

The one-on-one training can be provided in our offices, on-site or via distance learning (Skype, FaceTime or GoToMeeting).

For additional information on this package, please contact our office at 614-397-0800.

Testimonials: Sino-American Business Consulting

“I just wanted to thank you again for the excellent training program you and your team customized for me. The reaction from our Chinese suppliers was nothing short of amazing! All of the lessons on titles, business cards, language, gifts and gestures were so well received. I have already seen a dramatic improvement in our business communications since my meeting with them last month and they have even invited me to work their booth at their local trade show this year. I look forward to continuing our lessons as they have already proven to be critically important in developing our relationship with our Chinese suppliers.” Mara-Van Horn, Metz and Company SABC Culture/Language Student, March 2013

 

“They are truly experts!” Patrick T., President & CEO of Columbus Council on World Affairs, November 2012

 

“I am so excited! I met my future boss who is in from China. I did my self-introduction and he understood every word!!!” Stephanie, SABC Expat Relocation Client, April 2013

Testimonials: CSC Language Instruction

“I just wanted to share a little success story of mine and thank you for all that you have taught me. I was doing a ride along for the Columbus Police Explorer Program riding with a Freeway officer when we made a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at 25mph+ over the posted speed limit. Inside the vehicle were three Chinese males. I asked the officer if it would be okay for me to try speaking to them in Chinese. I was successfully able to get the information from the driver. This experience was what I needed to remind me of the reason I started studying Chinese in the first place. It was amazing to actually put to use the knowledge that I have acquired in our past Chinese classes.” Brian, Adult Student

 

“Columbus School of Chinese has been a wonderful fit for our girls. The classes are fun and informative for the kids. They’re sensitive to the level of the students so the classes are challenging and effective.” Jen, CSC Parent

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