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International Chinese Lab
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October 25, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
International Chinese Lab Celebrates the 100th Edition of Weekly Chinese Contest
As pioneer in innovative Chinese teaching, International Chinese Lab (ICL) considers its mission to help students enjoy learning Chinese across the globe. The 100th Edition of Weekly Chinese Contest marks a new beginning of ICL Weekly Chinese Contest, with the added sponsorship from Confucius Institute at Emory University. Creative Montessori School at Marietta, GA, celebrates this cultural event by announcing its partnership with International Chinese Lab School to form a East Cobb Campus of ICL, starting Spring, 2009. Joining the celebration are Association of Chinese Professionals-Atlanta (ACP) and Association of Atlanta Chinese IT Professionals (ACIT).
Atlanta, GA (ICL) October 25, 2008 – International Chinese Lab (ICL) today celebrates the 100th Edition of online Weekly Chinese Contest in its Norcross Campus.
Today marks the 100th edition and nearly 2 year anniversary of Weekly Chinese Contest. Ever since Nov. 2006, International Chinese Lab has run Weekly Chinese Contests and published winners’ list both online at http://ichineselab.com and in Duowei Times every week. About a thousand users from all over the world have participated in the contests.
International Chinese Lab is proud of its efforts in promoting Chinese language and culture all over the world through world wide web. Their web site, http://www.iChineselab.com, is considered one of the best web sites of its kind by sources such as yahoo answers.
As pioneer in innovative Chinese teaching, International Chinese Lab (ICL) considers its mission to help students enjoy learning Chinese in North America and across the globe. The 100th Edition of Weekly Chinese Contest marks a new beginning of ICL Weekly Chinese Contest, with the added sponsorship from Confucius Institute at Emory University. Creative Montessori School at Marietta, GA, celebrates this cultural event by announcing its partnership with International Chinese Lab School to form an East Cobb (Marietta) Campus of ICL, starting Spring, 2009. Joining the celebration are Association of Chinese Professionals-Atlanta (ACP) and Atlanta Chinese IT Association (ACIT).
“We are glad to sponsor Weekly Chinese Contest run by International Chinese Lab in its effort to promote Chinese language and culture, ” said Dr. Rong Cai, Director of Confucious Institute and Associate Professor at Emory University, “We all know that it is challenging to teach Chinese here in the States, and it is our responsibility to create an environment so students can have more fun learning Chinese.”
The press conference and Chinese learning seminar about Weekly Chinese Contest and ways to promote Chinese language and culture was held at International Chinese Lab School’s Norcross Campus on October 25, 2008. Students, families, and friends attended the event, which provided them a great opportunity to learn about Chinese learning activities in the Greater Atlanta Area.
The event includes a presentation on how to participate in the ICL Weekly Chinese Contest, a discussion on how to get involved in this effort, as well as a seminar on how to learn Chinese in the United States and North America.
Detailed information about International Chinese Lab (ICL) and its Weekly Chinese Contest can be found at http://www.iChineseLab.com.
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About International Chinese Lab
A pioneer in innovative Chinese teaching, International Chinese Lab (ICL) considers its mission to help students enjoy learning Chinese in North America. They first launched the online Weekly Chinese Contest in 2006. They offer the individualized classes incorporated with interactive online resources which make Chinese learning a fun and rewarding experience. Its lab schools now include Campuses in Kids R Kids (Norcross) and Norcross High School. An East Cobb campus will be open next year. For more information, please visit http://www.iChineseLab.com .
About Confucius Institute at Emory University
The Confucius Institute in Atlanta is a partnership in education among Emory University, the Atlanta Public Schools, and Nanjing University. The Institute promotes Chinese language and culture in the Southeastern United States, supports Chinese teaching in the city and region, engages the broader community, and fosters US-China engagement.
About Association of Chinese Professionals – Atlanta (ACP)
As the largest Chinese professional talent association in Atlanta, U.S., the Association of Chinese Professionals (ACP) is an independently registered, non-political, non-profit professional organization.
About Atlanta Chinese IT Association – (ACIT)
ACIT is an independent professional organization. It is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious association. Its missions are sharing and exchanging of IT-related knowledge, skills and experiences; promoting entrepreneurship and helping development leadership skill and career advancement; providing a platform for networking with peers; promoting the cooperation with other organizations, especially IT-related organizations; serving local or online communities as allowed by the association’s resources, etc.
About Creative Montessori School – East Cobb at Marietta, GA
Creative Montessori School – East Cobb, established in 2002, has now two campuses located at Marietta, Georgia. Creative Montessori School – Johns Creek location is also scheduled to open by the end of 2008. Creative Montessori School provides excellent early childhood education within its serving communities. For school location and schedule, please visit www.TheCreativeMontessori.com.