2023 STARTALK Polyglot Program » FREE STARTALK Polyglot Program

FREE STARTALK Polyglot Program

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All current K-8 students at Global Village Academy are eligible to register.
 
  • Grade-level classes for current Mandarin and Russian students.
  • Beginner-level Mandarin & Russian classes for students who want to try a new language.
The application deadline is February 15, 2023
 
  • The maximum number of students per class is 15-20.
  • Your student will be placed on a waitlist if the maximum spots are filled.
STARTALK Participants Must Commit to All Pre-Camp, Summer Camp, and Post-Camp Activities.
The theme this year is “Animal Friends”.
 
The program will engage students to consider animals' different roles in our lives.
 
Students will:
 
  • discuss animals, such as popular pets,
  • cultural symbols, or mascots,
  • and take virtual and in-person field trips.
June 5, 2023 -June 22, 2023
  • Monday to Thursday
  • 8:00 am-11:45 am
 
Hybrid Pre-Camp Activities Include
 
Synchronous Virtual Meetings
  • Thursdays, March 30, 2023 – May 18, 2023
  • From 5:00-6:00 PM
Asynchronous Tasks
  • Beginning March 30, 2023 – May 18, 2023
  • 30 minutes per week
Field Trip 
  • Tuesday, May. 30, 2023
  • 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Hybrid Post-Camp Activities Include
 
Synchronous Virtual Meetings
  • Thursdays, September 21, 2023 - November 9th, 2023
  • From 5:00-6:00 PM
Asynchronous Tasks
  • Beginning September 21, 2023 - November 9th, 2023
  • 30 minutes per week
In-person Activities 
  • Flea Market, Game stations, Performance, etc.
  • Dates to be announced
If you have any questions, please email Lin Fang, Director of World Languages, at [email protected]