There are two adult classes.  The Adult 1 class is for learning the alphabet and pronunciation, and the Adult 2 class is for practicing conversation and grammar.

The Adult 2 class requires proficiency in the Adult 1 class, i.e. being able to spell in the Vietnamese method and pronounce words properly.  We may have a conversation class on Sunday based on request so please sign up if you are interested.

Textbooks will not be provided; instead, the teacher uses handouts for each class.  The class size limit depends on enrollment, but the class size is generally not larger than 18-20 students.  We also do have TA’s that help out, and at times the teacher decides to break the class into groups.

There is a $150 enrollment fee for the school Fall term from Sep to Dec. 2010.  NYVS is located at the YMCA/University Settlement, 273 Bowery (F/V to Second Avenue, 6 to Bleecker), Chinatown. Classes are every Saturday from 4-5:45 pm.  In person-registration will start from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on site on the first day of school; mail-in registration can be sent to:  NYVS – Church Street Station- PO Box 644, New York, NY 10008-0644.

The first day of school is September 18,  2010. Here is the schedule:

• Week 2: 9/25
• Week 3: 10/02 – Celebration of TET Trung Thu (Children classes)
• Week __: 10/9 – No School – Columbus Day
• Week 4: 10/17
• Week 5: 10/23
• Week 6: 10/30
• Week 7: 11/03
• Week 8: 11/13
• Week 9: 11/20
• Week __: 11/27: No School (Thanksgiving)
• Week 10: 12/04

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