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SOMETHING NEW

SELF
IMPROVEMENT REFRESH YOUR THINKING. MEET NEW FRIENDS.
DISCOVER A HIDDEN TALENT YOU NEVER KNEW
YOU HAD. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIGN UP FOR ONE
OF OUR EYE-OPENING SELF-IMPROVEMENT SESSIONS.

LEARNING
UNCOVER THE
WONDERS FRENCH

OF CHINESE French for Beginners
They say French is the language of romance.
CALLIGRAPHY This fundamental French course teaches
the four skill-sets of reading, listening,
speaking and writing. It also lays a strong
foundation for those who plan to take the
International DELF Diploma awarded by
Chinese brush calligraphy is more than an ancient and revered Asian artform; It is also the French Ministry of Education in May
considered an active way to stay ft and healthy. The practice of controlling the concentration and November.
of ink, the thickness and absorption of the paper, and the fexibility of the brush, is known
to strengthen the body and cultivate the mind. This is why many Chinese calligraphers in Give it a try! (Lesson 1)
history have been known to enjoy long and joyful lives. Not sure if this is a course for you?
Why not try it out frst:
Come and share the joy of appreciating Chinese calligraphy with a keen learner of the art - Date: Monday, 28 Oct 2013
Wong Joon Tai. Uncover the master calligrapher in you as you explore the philosophy behind Time: 7.15pm 9.15pm
the artform, as well as the practice itself sitting postures, brush movements and more. Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Fees: Member $5, Public Offcer/Guest $8
Register by: 21 Oct 2013
Date: 10 Thursdays, 3 Oct to 5 Dec 2013
Time: 7pm 8.30pm Lessons 2-7
Venue: CSC @ Tessensohn This course teaches the four skill-sets of
Fees: Member $155*, Public Offcer/Guest $165* reading, listening, speaking and writing.
(*Fee exclude $20 materials cost to be paid to Instructor) It also lays a strong foundation for those
Contact: Samantha at 6391 5613 or samanthachin@csc.sg who plan to take the International DELF
Register by: 25 Sep 2013 Diploma awarded by the French Ministry
of Education in May and November.

Date: 6 Mondays, 4 Nov to 9 Dec 2013
Time: 7.15pm 9.15pm
Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Fee: Member $140, Public Offcer/Guest $150
LEARN TO SPEAK MANDARIN, Register by: 28 Oct 2013
WITH ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS Preparatory Exam for the DELF A1 Exam
(Nov 2013)
This session is reserved for students who
have attended the French Beginners
course conducted at CSC.
Mandarin is one of the most fascinating languages in the world today. Let experienced trainer,
Mr Tan Swee Liang, strip away all the complexities of the learning process of conversational Date: 10 Fridays, 20 Sep to 22 Nov 2013
Mandarin by taking you through the simple and functional daily dialogues. A member of Time: 7.15pm 9.15pm
the Singapore Writers Association, Mr Tan is also an adept English language teacher making Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Fees: Member $160, Public Offcer/Guest $170
his courses ideal for those with English-speaking background. Register by: 13 Sep 2013
Date: 8 Thursdays, 3 Oct to 21 Nov 2013 For all the above
Time: 7.30pm 9pm French Courses:
Venue: Club CSC @ Tessensohn Contact Ricky at
Fees: Member $105, Public Offcer/Guest $110 6391 5607 or
Contact: Gek Cheng at 6391 5624 or kuagekcheng@csc.gov.sg rickyng@csc.sg
Register by: 26 Sep 2013