ALESN 2013 Fall's Schedule of classes

I'm back for another round of language learning opportunities. If you are in or around the New York City area, consider learning a language or taking an martial arts class for free at ALESN (Asian Language Exchange & Social Network). This will be my third year at ALESN and I'm excited to join them again.

Class descriptions are HERE.

If you wish to participate in any of the classes below, please register yourself online by clicking the class descriptions link above. If you don't have an ALESN account, you need to create one. When you come to an ALESN class for the first time, you will fill out a YMCA form, become a YMCA Beacon member, and receive a YMCA card to get into the building next time. Don't worry, there is no charge for the class or to become a member. At certain times, maybe twice a year, ALESN will hold a pressure-free fundraiser for donations to support this wonderful program so if you enjoyed yourself a lot, please consider giving ALESN a donation.

About The Overwhelming Response for the Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2 classes:

This school year, Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2 are popular classes so there may be a waiting list. If registration for the class is closed, please contact Tony, ALESN director, directly at ajp807@aol.com and you will be placed on the"standby" waiting list for your desired class. Please note the rules where you must attend the first four classes or forfeit your spot in the class since there is a waiting list of people rushing to join the class. Also please only register for one day of the week for a Mandarin 1 class, not both days since the Mandarin class is offered more than once per week. Of course, you can sign up for a Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2 class if you'd like, but make sure you are only registering for one specific day of the week per class. For example: Mandarin 1 & 2 on Saturdays or Mandarin 1 on Thursday and Mandarin 2 on Saturday. There are other rules that apply to these classes, so please view the rules on the ALESN website for more details.

Below is the revised schedule for the Fall semester.

Class / Time / Instructor (TBD = To Be Determined)

Mondays room 425
Cantonese I/II 6 to 8:30pm-Brendan

Thursdays room 425

Mandarin IV 6 to 7:30pm-Mei

Mandarin I 7:30 to 8:30-Jie

 

Saturdays
Classroom #414

Mandarin I 12:30 to 1:30-Daisy

Mandarin II 1:30 to 2:30-Ben

Mandarin III 2:30 to 3:30-Lily

Mandarin IV  3:30 to 4:30-Julie
Mandarin I 4:30 to 5:30-Lauren *(starts 9/28)

Classroom #410

Chinese Reading & Writing 12:30 to 2:30-Hung
Cantonese I 2:30 to 3:30-Hung/Lillian
Cantonese II 3:30 to 4:30-Hung/Lillian
Japanese I 4:30 to 5:30-Terry/Sophie

Dance Room in the Basement?

If you are physically up to it, ALESN also offers a Mixed Martial Arts/Self Defense class from 3:30-5:30 starting September 28th. No registration is necessary.

For those who are attending, enjoy, have fun, and maybe I'll see you there.