The Pui Tak Center (培德中心) is a church-based community in Chinatown, Chicago where students can tutor Chinese children or adults in ESL as well as hone their Chinese language skills and increase their cultural understandings of China.
Program Opportunities and Events
Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLACC)
Throughout the year, CLACC/中国语言文化社 (Instagram, Facebook) seek to showcase traditional Chinese culture and promote understanding of modern Chinese society. Click the links below to explore more.
CLACC Board 2026-2027
President: Michelle Morrow ‘28
Vice President: Jeanie Zhang ‘28
Secretary: Maddie Bae ‘28
Treasurer: Martin Tai ‘29
Publicity Manager: Mia Wei ‘29
Event Coordinators: Jayden Tiemann ‘27 and Sarah Lin ‘29
Advisor: Prof. Rose Wang
YouAi (友·爱)
YouAi is a monthly event, hosted jointly by the Chinese program and the Chinese Language and Culture Club, which aims to create an all-Chinese speaking environment, a mutual support network, and an interactive community among students of Chinese. YouAi is required among students of Chinese upon declaration of the major or the minor. Click to see some special opportunities for YouAi students.
CLACC/YouAi Events and Activities:
Lunar New Year Celebration
Mid-Autumn Festival
Mandarin Worship Night
Mandarin Table
Tea Time
Dumpling Party
Home Gathering
Calligraphy Night
Local Service Opportunities and Other Resources
- Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church
- Living Water Evangelical Church
- Cornerstone Chinese Church
- Hinsdale Chinese Christian Church
Near Wheaton
- Mapo Restaurant — Sichuan and Hunan cuisine
1563 Naperville–Wheaton Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
https://www.maporestaurantil.com/ - MingHin Cuisine 名轩 — Cantonese cuisine and dim sum
1633 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60563
Website - Joy Yee — Pan-Asian noodles, rice dishes, fruit smoothies, and bubble tea
1163 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60563
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Recommended Restaurants in Chicago Chinatown
- Shoo Loong Kan Hotpot 小龙坎火锅 — Traditional Sichuan hot pot
2201 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
Website - Xi’an Cuisine 秦西安小吃 — Xi’an-style noodles, liangpi, roujiamo, and other Shaanxi specialties
225 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Website - Lao Sze Chuan 老四川 — Sichuan cuisine
2172 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
Website - Ken Kee Restaurant 强记餐厅 — Hong Kong cart noodles and Cantonese dishes
2129 S. China Place, Chicago, IL 60616
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Chinese Tea Shops in Chinatown
Language Resource Center
The Language Resource Center is here for you! We exist to build community and inspire creativity through language practice and learning resources. Learn more and stop by to visit us on the first floor of McAlister.
Contact us
Chinese Language and Culture Program
Modern and Classical Languages
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187