Event

Free Chinese Lessons

The China Trade Commission (CTC) is sponsoring an 18-week basic Chinese language program for foreign children ages 5 to 8; the program is taught by local university students majoring in language and linguistics. The program is offered in cooperation with Rainbow Theater, which has donated the classroom facilities in Haidian District.

Classes are held weekly. The first module began on January 13; the succeeding ones will start February 3 and 24. Those who complete the course will receive a certificate from the CTC and will be eligible to enroll in private tutoring programs if they wish to continue their studies. The offer is limited to 300 students.

Where: Rainbow Theater, 7/F Building 12, Wanquan Xinxin Jiayuan, 11 Wanliu Dong Lu, Haidian District
When: Every Wednesday or Sunday, 7-8:30 pm
Tel: 8255 2978
Cost: Free

Spanish Valencia dancing troupe 

This troupe is known for scouting the best and brightest young flamenco talent and training them to be world-class performers.

Where: Sino-Japanese Youth Center, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: January 15, 7:30-9 pm
Tel: 6468 3311 ext. 3163
Cost: 100-1,000 yuan

Asian Beauty Studio Photography Class

Beijing Center of Photography invites portrait photography enthusiasts to participate in a studio photo shoot. Participants will experience what it’s like to work with trained models and a professional makeup artist. The ourse also includes Photoshop editing tips.

Where: Room 14, Jianwai SOHO West Building 14, Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
When: January 16, 2-4 pm
Cost: 200 yuan
Email: team@beijingcp.com

Meandering Mandarin – Flowr Market

Students focus on mastering practical Chinese dialogue in small groups of three to five. Participants spend two hours in the classroom learning key words and phrases, then spend an hour and a half outdoors practicing what they’ve learned.

Where: China Culture Center, A201 Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: January 16, 2-5 pm
Tel: 6432 9341
Price: 150 yuan (includes study kits and transportation fee)

(By Wei Ying)