Chinese Language
To have your Chinese Language classes or school posted on this page,
please send an email to
coordinator@knoxvillechineseculture.org.
K-12 Instruction
East Tennessee Chinese School
Virtual School will start on August 30, 2020
Please register for classes ASAP to allow the School
to assign teachers and ZOOM IDs;
please click here
Introduction
East Tennessee Chinese School (ETCS) is a weekend school
providing children with an opportunity to learn the Chinese
language and culture. Organized by parent volunteers and
taught by passionate teachers, ETCS aims to bringing quality
Chinese language education to students of all ages.
The scope of teaching includes speaking, listening,
reading, writing, and literature appreciation.
After-school programs include Chinese Martial Arts,
Chinese painting, and Chinese dancing. Last year ETCS
has nearly 80 students enrolled.
Virtual Class/Location
Due to the impact of COVID-19,
all courses will be tough via ZOOM this fall semester.
You need to register online here and provide an email
address and/or a WeChat ID to receive ZOOM class ID.
Textbook
Most of the classes use the Jinan University
textbooks for their courses, which will be provided
by the school. The highest level (level 6) uses
Chinese AP book for purpose of preparation of the exam.
Time
Language Classes: Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Culture Classes: Sundays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Fees (per semester)
Chinese language class (Children) -- $100
Art [Children] -- $40
Dancing [Children] -- $40
Wushu [Children] -- $40
Stretching, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong [Adults] -- no fee
School will start on August 30, 2020
To register for classes, please click here
Calendar
2020 Fall Semester
School will start on August 30, 2020
| No. | Class Date |
| 1 | August 30 |
| -- | September 06 no class - Labor Day |
| 2 | September 13 |
| 3 | September 20 |
| 4 | September 27 |
| 5 | October 4 |
| 6 | October 11 |
| -- | October 18 no class - Fall Break |
| 7 | October 25 |
| 8 | November 01 |
| 9 | November 08 |
| 10 | November 15 |
| 11 | November 22 |
| -- | November 29 no class - Thanksgiving |
| 12 | December 06 |
| 13 | December 13 |
School will start on August 30, 2020
Please register for classes ASAP to allow the School to
assign teachers and ZOOM IDs; please click here to REGISTER
Chinese Language Classes
This year (Fall 2020), we will have seven levels:
| Level | Comment |
| Basic | For kids who have little exposure to Chinese language |
| 1 | Kids will focus on PinYin this semester and some of Chinese Book 1 |
| 2 | Kids will learn Chinese Book 2 |
| 3 | Kids will learn Chinese Book 3 |
| 4 | Kids will learn Chinese Book 4 |
| 5 | Kids will learn Chinese Book 6 |
| 6 | Kids will learn the Chinese AP book |
Chinese Culture Classes
| Class Name | Teacher Name |
| Art | LI, Xiaohui |
| Dance | LIU, Xiaojing |
| Wu Shu (Kung Fu) | SMITH, Michael |
| Tai Chi / Qi Gong | SMITH, Michael |
2020-2021 ETCS Board Members
| Name | ||
| Principal | YE, Lin | E.T.Chinese.School@gmail.com |
| Vice Principal | JIN, Mingzhou | |
| Vice Principal | YIN, Luyi | |
| Vice Principal | ZHOU, Wenduo | |
| Treasurer | LI, Xiaohui | |
| Art Director | YIN, Luyi | |
School will start on August 30, 2020
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ASAP for ETCS and for more information.
Knoxville Chinese Christian Church Chinese School
KCCC CS Founded in the late 1970s, Knoxville Chinese Christan Church Chinese School (KCCC CS) aims to teach the Chinese language (Mandarin), both written and conversational, in an enriched environment. Chinese traditions and culture are taught as part of the curriculum. The regular school curriculum is supplemented by optional extra-curricular activities such as lessons on Chinese folk dance and calligraphy. Special field trips are scheduled to encourage students' participation in scholastic activities organized by the Association of Chinese Schools in Southeastern United States. KCCC CS is a parent-administered, non-partisan, non-denominational, non-profit educational entity. KCCC CS is a member of the Association of Chinese Schools in Southeastern United States.
King's Academy
The King's Academy is a Christion boarding and day school in Seymour, Tennessee, just
south of Knoxville on Chapman Highway. A Confucius Classroom was established
on their campus in 2010. This is a unique partnership that includes
School #47 (Zhengzhou, CHINA), Johnson University (Knoxville, Tennessee, USA),
and The King’s Academy, operating with the support and guidance of
HANBAN in Beijing. A recent relationship has also been established with
nearby Seymour Primary School.
Outstanding teachers from Zhengzhou School #47 have made a significant impact
in our region by introducing K - 12 students to Chinese language
and culture. Through a variety of special programs
sponsored by the Confucius Classroom, faculty and students
have celebrated Chinese holidays along with adults and children in the
Seymour community. While the cultural exchanges resulting from the Confucius Classroom
programs have been a tremendous success, the greatest accomplishments
may perhaps be the relationships that will last a lifetime.
Families with Children from China
Chinese language classes are offered during the traditional school year by the FCC Families with Children from China. The children's classes take place at the Knoxville Chinese Christian Church every other Sunday, starting in August and ending in May. Children must be at least 3 and able to participate for the hour. The beginner class does a lot of songs and games. Other classes cover reading, writing, and conversation. Classes are held at the Knoxville Chinese Christian Church, 901 Francis Rd Knoxville, TN 37909.
College and Adult Instruction
University of Tennessee
The The Chinese program at the University of Tennessee offers a minor in Chinese. The minor consists of three years of language study and offerings from other departments such as courses in Chinese history, religion, or politics. It is also possible to major in Language and World Business with a concentration in Chinese. The Department recently hired Prof. Yen-Chen Hao and has a number of Chinese language instructors as well.
Other Resources
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- Accent Reduction and English Pronunciation Training
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course is personalized to the student's needs and pronunciation
difficulties, and most students demonstrate a 50% - 80% improvement between
the entrance and exit assessments. Courses are provided on a flexible
schedule, on-site throughout the community, or worldwide via Skype. Accent
Reduction is ideal for adults who have more than five years experience
speaking the English language and are very advanced in their English
skills. All services are provided by a licensed English instructor with
years of experience. For more information about Accent Reduction, contact Laura Brewer,
owner, at 865-226-9477, Laura@ConfidenceLearningServices.com, or
visit the website
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