Penobscot School

Chinese for Travelers

March 3 , 10AM-4PM
Course fee: $88
Instructor: Catherine Fillebrown
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Join native Mainer and Colby College graduate Catherine Fillebrown for the beginning level workshop - Chinese for Travelers. The six-hour program offered by Penobscot School is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 28 Gay Street in Rockland’s north end.

Chinese for Travelers is truly for the beginning language learner of all ages. Catherine will lead participants through a variety of practical applications of the target language throughout the day. As part of the program, participants will assist in the preparation of a traditional Chinese meal, learning common words and phrases that can be used on a daily basis during their travels.

The $88 fee includes all instruction, materials and lunch. Limited youth scholarship assistance is available thanks to the generosity of United Mid-Coast Charities of Camden. Pre-registration is required for all participants. For registration, program or scholarship details, contact 207-594-1084 or click here and completed forms can be faxed to 207-594-1067.

Catherine Fillebrown graduated from Colby College with an East Asian studies major. During college, she studied Chinese language for a year at Hamilton College’s Associated Colleges in China Program. Upon returning to Colby, Catherine worked as a Chinese language tutor for first and second year students studying the language. After graduating in 2005, she received a Junior Fulbright Fellowship to teach English in Taiwan. This year, Catherine is working at MSAD 40 and she plans to study Chinese pedagogy in 2007.

IMMERSION FEES
Spanish for Travelers: 10 am-4 pm, $88 fee includes lunch and packet of practice materials. Taught in English and Spanish.
Saturday Immersions: 10 am-4 pm, $88 fee includes materials and lunch.
Saturday Workshops: 10 am-2 pm, $45 fee includes materials and snack (unless otherwise noted.)
Cooking Class: Taught in English, 10 am-2 pm, $45 fee per class or $40 fee, if pre-registered for two or more classes – includes meal.
Weekend Immersions: For intermediate to advanced students, Friday 5 pm – Sunday 2 pm, $225 fee includes instruction, all activities and materials, and six meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Options for accommodations available upon request. Students may register for Saturday of a weekend immersion at the discretion of instructor. The day begins at breakfast, and Saturday students are welcome to stay through dinner and evening activities, $88 fee, 8 am – 8 pm. “In the Woods” Immersion Weekends in Spanish, French and German sited off-campus at facilities in midcoast Maine are not offered for Fall 2006. Please inquire for Fall 2007.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Payment for weekly and immersion courses may be made by cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard. You may register in person, by email, surface mail, fax (207-594-1067) or phone (207-594-1084)

Weekly Courses: Please complete the registration form; payment must accompany registration. Withdrawal from a course at any time during the first week of class permits refund, less $10 administrative fee. Withdrawals after the first week of class may receive tuition credit toward classes offered during the following two semesters. A 10% returning student discount is allowed for students re-registering in weekly courses during the following two semesters.
Immersion Courses: Please complete the registration form; payment must accompany registration. Registration Deadline: 4 pm Monday, the week of course starts. Fees for weekend immersion courses are refundable, less $20 administration fee, if requested by registration deadline.

Policy for Low Enrollment Classes: In most cases, a course requires a minimum of five students. If a class is canceled, students may register for another class or request a full refund.
Levels: We attempt to enroll students in classes that match skill level; however, class levels are approximate and mixed. Please contact the course instructor with questions about skill level and appropriate class placement.

Financial Aid: Scholarships based on need are available for all ages. Please inquire. Deadline for scholarship applications is two weeks prior to the start of any course.
CEU Credits: Teachers can receive Continuing Education Units for weekend immersion courses, tutorials and advanced level weekly courses. An additional $10 processing fee is required upon registration. Application deadline is two weeks prior to start of program.

Enrollment in all courses is open to everyone. Penobscot School welcomes people of all nations, ages, races and economic, social, ethnic cultural, and educational backgrounds. If you want to learn, you are encouraged to join us for the pleasure of learning a new language or improving the skills you already have.