Asian American Cultural Center offers a number of language and cultural classes, as well as programs and summer camps. Chinese classes from infant to pre-school through their “The Magic Dragon” program.  After school classes for K-5th grade, classes include Chinese and Japanese language and cultural learning programs. Adult language classes in Mandarin Chinese. Private  and group classes for Japanese language are available. Asian cooking classes and other cultural activities such as dance and martial arts. English language learning programs are also offered. To learn more, visit their website: http://www.asianamericancc.com/services.htm   2020 Multicultural Spring and Summer Camps for youth and teens, ages 5-12,  March and June-August, Multicultural Summer Camp 2020: From June 1 to August 14, 8am to 6pm Week 1   06/01-06/05 — Where is Asia? Making Asian Map and learning the different countries and their landscapes. Week 2 06/08-06/12— Learning the basic composition of Chinese characters and its meanings. Week 3 06/15-06/19—  Designing an harmonist Oriental Garden with the 5 elements. Week 4 06/22-06/26— Learning Chinese paper cutting and making Chinese seal. Week 5 06/29-07/03— Introduction to Chinese calligraphy and brush painting Week 6  07/06-07/10— Learning the wisdom of the Asian Legends and parables. Week 7 07/13-07/17— Creating a drama of Asian […] TweetEmail

“Talk Time No registration is necessary. The program is open to any adult who speaks some English and wants an informal and safe place to practice with others. Improve your English conversation. ¡Mejor su conversación en ingles! Talk Time is a program for English conversation practice with other English language learners and English speaking volunteers. Participe en Talk Time, un programa gratis de La Biblioteca Pública de Austin, donde usted puede venir a conversar en inglés y así practicar y sentirse más seguro. No es necesario registrarse. Este programa se ofrece a cualquier adulto que hable algo de inglés y que quiera practicarlo con otros en un lugar informal y sin presiones. Free and open to the public. Held at multiple branches on multiple days.  For more information go to: http://library.austintexas.gov/event/talk-time-309496?loc=All&cat=All&aud=All&au=All&date[value][date]=2015%20Sep%209 Keyword: English TweetEmail TweetEmail

The HOFT Institute ESL program — previously called the Intensive American English Institute (IAEI) — was established in Austin TX in 1984.  It is a leading private English Language school teaching English as a Second Language. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to broadening and improving your English as well as providing you with an American cultural experience. We strive to accommodate the needs of each and every student. Every year, hundreds of students from all over the world choose to come to HOFT Institute, and we welcome each with open arms. Our teachers have been carefully selected and have a wide range of experience teaching English all over the world. HOFT Institute ESL classes are designed to be interactive and to make students feel comfortable in real-life English experiences as well to prepare them to study in English speaking universities. We listen to our students and are always trying to improve every day to ensure our students are offered the best opportunities to improve their English. The best way to learn English and improve your fluency is to speak English every day and immerse yourself in an English speaking community. We are excited to be that community for you. […] TweetEmail

Founded in 2014, Dance Another World is an English language immersion program taught through dance. Serving non-native English speaking students from lower-socioeconomic areas, students learn to communicate through creative movement. Dance Another World works with organizations such as Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) in the Austin Independent School District and with Cedars International Academy Charter School. In their AISD programs, they assist students with homework help and offer a healthy snack provided by their nutritional sponsors, Whole Foods Market. Their program touches communities in every part of Austin, helping to provide a safe environment for children to learn English and build confidence. To date, their Dance Another World staff has taught more than 250 students ranging in ages from 5 to 16. Dance Another World is a registered 501c (3) non-profit organization. TweetEmail TweetEmail

Aileen Passariello-McAleer: Think Bilingual Ambassador Language support: Spanish/English/Italian Target age group/s: Ages 0-8 years old Bio: Aileen Passariello-McAleer is an American of Venezuelan descent from Miami, FL. Her parents immigrated to the United States to provide their future children with better opportunities. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Post graduation, she pursued a career with IBM in New York City. Her work in the healthcare space as a client manager inspired her to pursue an MBA, which she completed at the University of Texas in Austin Texas. She decided to stay in Austin because of the exciting and dynamic startup culture. After working  with various startups in Austin, she realized it was time to create something of her own. She began raising her children in a bilingual household and wanted to share her experiences with others. She taught Spanish out of her home to parents that also wanted to raise bilingual children. Her methodology of “learning like a child” attracted many parents with young children. MamaLingua was born out of these experiences and months later in 2012, Aileen formally launched it with one of her students, Christia Hoffman. Today, MamaLingua has evolved from a […] TweetEmail

Garrett Blake: Think Bilingual Ambassador Language support: English, Mandarin Chinese Target age group/s: Teenagers and young adults Bio: Garrett Blake is a Texas A&M grad working in Austin. His Mandarin journey began during his junior year of college when he enrolled in an introductory course through the Confucius Institute. After graduating from school, he headed to China to live for a year in Beijing, studying Mandarin. Since returning to Austin he has continued being plugged into the community through courses and local events. In what capacity do you support families as a Think Bilingual Ambassador: I am here to provide knowledge and information about learning Mandarin in the Austin community. TweetEmail TweetEmail