Conversational Mandarin I - Names, Age, and Likes
In this 8 week course, students will learn to converse with others in Mandarin Chinese about their name, age and likes.
Mandarin for Little Friends
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. 1-2 per weekCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
This class will teach learners how to have basic conversation in Mandarin Chinese including asking and answering what someone's name is, how old they are and what color they like. Grammar used includes the verbs, to be, to be called, to like, how many and the descriptive marker for adjectives. VIDEOS will provide explanations and visuals to help learners understand the pronunciation and the grammar patterns. DIGITAL FALSHCARDS that include audio will assist learners in memorizing vocabulary. CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING activities are provided using google forms. ASSIGNMENTS are given for students to practice listening and speaking and teacher feedback will be given for these. CHARACTER WRITING assignments are provided and can be submitted to the teacher for feedback. All of the above are catered to the age of the learner. For example, a 6 year old learner will receive different video instruction than a 13 year old learner etc.
Learning Goals
Count to 99 in ChineseAsk and answer what someone's name is in Chinese
Syllabus
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: What's Your Name?
Lesson 1:
Hello, my name is...
Intro to Chinese Language pronunciation 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Numbers 1 -10 and How many?
Chinese character writing and counting in Chinese 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Using the verb 'to be'
Ask and answer questions using the verb 'to be' Lesson 4:
Numbers 11-99
Ask and answer how old you are Other Details
Parental Guidance
Youtube videos may be provided but learners are not required to login or create an account.
Quizlet may be used for digital flashcards and may require an account to participate in their online tools such as vocabulary learning games.
Vocaroo links recorded by your teacher may be provided and learners may be required to use vocaroo.com to record their own voices to submit assignments to the teacher.
Supply List
Printable flashcards and writing worksheets are available.
Joined July, 2019
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100reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Arizona
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Asian Studies/Civilization from Brigham Young University
Our teachers are either native Chinese teachers with experience teaching or are non-natives who have lived in a Chinese-speaking country extensively or have an advanced degree in Chinese.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $95 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 5-18
