Asian Language Exchange
& Social Network

We are the Asian Language Exchange & Social Network (ALESN – pronounced “Allison”), a volunteer-run program that is focused on teaching Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and other Asian languages. ALESN currently has over 20 volunteers and hundreds of active participants coming together from diverse backgrounds to learn and help spread our love for Asian languages and cultures.

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ALESN would like to thank Diamond Hong, an exclusive importer of KWEICHOW MOUTAI, for their extremely generous and continuing support and sponsorship of the 2019 ALESN Dragonboat team. THANK YOU!
「亞洲語言交流與社交網絡」非常感謝「大文行」- – -「貴州茅台酒」之獨家代理。
感激它的慷慨支持與鼎力贊助本年度之ALESN龍舟!

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The 12:30 French 1+ and 5:30 French Beginners classes are BOTH Cancelled for 2/15.

Write Chinese Characters class cancelled until 3/21. The class will resume 3/21.

The Thai Language class ends 2/15.

The school is closed Mon 2/17 thru Sat 2/22 for Mid-Winter Break. Classes resume Mon 2/24.

New Spanish songs class starting Jan 18, 2020:

Learn Spanish Songs (Sat 3:00 – 3:30 Rm:429) Learn to sing 3 Spanish songs: Despacito, Bailando, Vivir Mi Vida

The Korean Language class is moved to Rm: 429 and extended to 90 min (12:30 – 2:00).

New classes starting Jan 4, 2020:

Conversational Spanish (Sat 2:30 – 3:30 Rm:425)

Mandarin Level 1 (Sat 3:00-4:30 Rm:421C)

Thai Language Intro  (Sat 2:00 – 3:00 Rm:421A) (runs to 2/15)

Five Techniques Massage class

Friday night Chinese Dance class starts 2/7/2020

Due to concerns raised by students and staff on the current flu crisis we thought we share some info on how to avoid spreading or catching the flu.
1. Keep your distance
2. Stay home
3. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough
4. Wash your hands — a lot

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/spreading-flu-do-you-know-the-rules#1

Please note that ALESN classes are for adults 18 yrs or older. We cannot accept students under 18.

To see the 2020 class schedule click on “Class Schedule” above.

Days in 2020 when the school is closed

Mon  1/20   MLK Day
Sat 1/25 Lunar New Year
Mon-Sat  2/17 – 2/22   Mid-Winter Recess
Thu-Sat   4/9 –  4/18   Spring Recess
Sat – Mon 5/23 – 5/25 Memorial Day Weekend

Last day of Spring Semester is Sat 6/13.

 

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ALESN is 100% supported through the donations of our students and the generous time committed by our volunteers.

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About Us

By providing essential educational resources in a supportive environment, our mission is to promote language and cultural appreciation, community bonding, and the spirit of volunteerism.

About Us

By providing essential educational resources in a supportive environment, our mission is to promote language and cultural appreciation, community bonding, and the spirit of volunteerism.

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We hope that by running our program and providing these classes and services absolutely free of charge, we will be inspire students to volunteer and give back to the program and/or seek external volunteer opportunities to complete a cyclic giving-back to the program and community.

Volunteer

We hope that by running our program and providing these classes and services absolutely free of charge, we will be inspire students to volunteer and give back to the program and/or seek external volunteer opportunities to complete a cyclic giving-back to the program and community.

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Asian Language Exchange
& Social Network

ALESN is completely supported by the donations of our students and the generous time committed by our volunteers. As with any volunteer organization, we need your continuing support! To support us, please consider volunteering or donating today!

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