Chinese Classes

  United States

Washington D.C.

Description: We are a Chinese-American company with strong ties to both countries. The cultural heritage of Astar's staff provides an advantage in developing Chinese language and cultural programs that are designed to help you succeed in international affairs, business, travel, or higher education. Astar's selection of Mandarin Chinese language and cultural programs will help you learn to negotiate Chinese culture while studying the beautiful language of oriental poets, philosophers, and ancient religions. Astar offers a rich selection of Chinese language and cultural programs ranging from one hour lunch or after work classes to intensive half and full day programs taught by native speakers. Clients may also request intensive multi-week on-site pre-departure classes in Chinese language preparation for upcoming business assignments or opening of offices in China. Our Washington D.C. area classes can be one on one, small or large group and offered at Astar or your office.

Astar's Chinese Language and Culture Programs are designed to immerse learners in Mandarin Chinese through class instruction, after-class tutoring, and language exchange with native Mandarin Chinese speakers. We also offer optional Chinese cultural electives and study abroad in China. Our accelerated teaching methods allow students at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expression proficiency at a more sophisticated level.

The Chinese Language programs integrate all aspects of the language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Topics studied include everyday situations and Chinese culture, society, and history.

Highlights: Why Learn Chinese?

Travel: Begin an adventure and discover a new world with unique contrasts!

Kong Fu: Martial Art! Basic Chinese is the door to master Chinese Kong Fu!

Food: Do you know how to say "Kongpao Chicken" in Chinese? "Orange Chicken"?
"Dim Sum"? Speak authentic Chinese to the waitress next time and surprise them!
Find a decent job in this country: CIA, Booze Allen, Rand Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, they all are looking for Chinese speakers!

Explore the new Market: 1.3 billion populations with strong purchase power, one of the four golden BRIC countries

Why ASTAR?
Good location: In the National Press Building, next to Metro Center Metro Station

Flexible schedule: We provide Lunch time Chinese class. Lunch and Learn! Also regular schedule classes. Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend

Reasonable price: For Lunch and Learn, only $185! 12 hours!! Small class size, averaging 5 to 8 students

Total Beginner to Proficient classes available and Free after-class language tutoring

Great Instructor: Experienced, friendly, professional and responsible Teachers

And, you will learn Chinese Songs, folk tales and poetry, games and Cooking!

Curriculum Plan:
Weekends Chinese Class Ideal for students going to work or travel in china 3:00-6:00pm,SAT/SUN $360/month
Evening Chinese Class Ideal for student desiring to learn Chinese systematically 6:00-9:15pm TTH $360/month
Lunch-time Chinese Class Lunch and Learn! 12:30-1:30pm TWTH $180/month
Explore China Language exchange program with native speakers Participants schedule to meet with one another at their convenience.

We set class for your schedule.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Astar Education Institute's Mission Statement: We are a Chinese-American company with strong ties to both countries. The cultural heritage of Astar's staff provides an advantage in developing Chinese language and cultural programs that are designed to help you succeed in international affairs, business, travel, or higher education. Astar's selection of Mandarin Chinese language and cultural programs will help you learn to negotiate Chinese culture while studying the beautiful language of oriental poets, philosophers, and ancient religions. Astar offers a rich selection of Chinese language and cultural programs ranging from one hour lunch or after work classes to intensive half and full day programs taught by native speakers. Clients may also request intensive multi-week on-site pre-departure classes in Chinese language preparation for upcoming business assignments or opening of offices in China. Our Washington D.C. area classes can be one on one, small or large group and offered at Astar or your office. Astar's Chinese Language and Culture Programs are designed to immerse learners in Mandarin Chinese through class instruction, after-class tutoring, and language exchange with native Mandarin Chinese speakers. We also offer optional Chinese cultural electives and study abroad in China. Our accelerated teaching methods allow students at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expression proficiency at a more sophisticated level. The Chinese Language programs integrate all aspects of the language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Topics studied include everyday situations and Chinese culture, society, and history.

Year Founded: 2002