Programs
We offer many programs at Cricket Academy. Programs are offered for a variety of age groups.
Cricket Sunday Programs
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Adult Chinese Program
Three levels of classes are offered for adults and parents of Cricket Chinese Academy students. No prior Chinese-language experience is required for the entry-level class. Participants will build practical oral fluency around everyday topics, including greetings, daily routines, food, personal information, and transportation, while also developing the ability to recognize and write Chinese characters.
The program incorporates Chinese cultural elements, including customs, festivals, and etiquette, and provides opportunities to participate in cultural events, giving participants practical, real-world experience with both the language and culture.
For instructional materials, we use HSK textbooks across multiple levels to provide a consistent and structured learning progression throughout the program.
The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is China’s official Chinese language proficiency test for non-native speakers, traditionally spanning 6 levels.
Cricket Pre-K
The Pre-K program is designed to introduce young children to the Chinese language and culture in a fun and engaging way. Through conversations, songs, and interactive games, children begin to develop basic listening and speaking skills while becoming familiar with common words and phrases used in daily life.
The program also introduces students to Chinese traditions and celebrations, providing context for the language and fostering an early interest in Chinese culture.
Cricket K
The Kindergarten Chinese program introduces young learners to Hanyu Pinyin and foundational language skills through conversations, songs, and interactive activities, using the Mei Zhou Chinese Level K textbook. Students will learn to recognize and write Chinese characters while developing oral fluency in daily-life topics.
The program also introduces foundational cultural concepts, such as traditional customs, festivals, and simple etiquette, helping children build an early appreciation for Chinese culture. By participating in these activities, young learners enhance their cognitive, social, and language skills, laying a strong foundation for continued language learning in the years ahead.
Cricket I, II, III
The Level I–III Chinese program reinforces young learners’ knowledge of Hanyu Pinyin using the Mei Zhou Chinese Level K textbook (prerequisite) while expanding language skills through the Meizhou Level 1, level 2, and level 3 textbooks. Students’ progress step by step, developing the ability to recognize and write Chinese characters, construct simple sentences and paragraphs, and gradually build oral fluency across a broader range of topics.
The program includes cultural immersion, guiding students through Chinese traditions, festivals, and everyday customs, and providing opportunities to practice the language in meaningful, real-world cultural settings.
Cricket IV
The Level IV Chinese program develops students’ skills in storytelling, writing short articles, and conversational language using Meizhou level 4 and level 5 textbooks. Students learn Chinese character components, memorization strategies, and Hanyu Pinyin for Chinese input, and gain skills in reading newspapers and understanding character structure and usage.
The program also emphasizes cultural engagement, introducing Chinese traditions, festivals, and customs, with opportunities to apply language skills through cultural activities and events.
Cricket After School Program
Cricket Academy partners with schools in the community to provide students who want to learn the Chinese language and culture during weekdays. The syllabus of the after-school programs aligns with that of the Cricket Academy regular programs.
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Cricket Youth Leadership Program
Cricket Academy offers a mentorship and development program for young adults (ages 7 and up), cultivating future leaders for both our organization and the broader community.
We value and promote youth-led initiatives, empowering our young leaders to take the lead in planning, organizing, and executing activities. Our programs include, but are not limited to:
- Cricket Academy Youth Leadership Training
- Teaching Apprenticeship
- Cultural Event Planning and Execution
- Art and Website Design for Cricket Cultural Events
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