What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Learners are encouraged to practice speaking outside of the class. It's a great way to solidify the week's lesson when learner practices with family and friends.Assessment
Pronunciation assistance is provided in class. Students will receive informal evaluations throughout the class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Looking to start learning Mandarin Chinese from scratch or sharpen your basic skills? This ongoing, beginner-friendly Chinese language course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in Mandarin through interactive, live lessons. Join us weekly to learn essential Chinese vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and writing skills in a fun, engaging environment—perfect for children and beginners with little or no previous Mandarin experience. 💫 Why Choose This Mandarin Chinese Course? 💫 - Join Anytime: No need to wait for a new session! Our course is designed for flexible entry. Each week covers a new topic but stands alone, so you can jump in at any point without falling behind. - Interactive Online Classes: Engage in real-time with the instructor and other students, practicing speaking, listening, reading, and writing Mandarin. Our live format keeps lessons dynamic and personalized. - Comprehensive Language Learning: Each session focuses on practical language skills, ensuring students can use what they learn in real-life conversations—whether greeting someone, expressing emotions, or asking questions. - Fun and Practical Activities: Each week’s lesson includes activities like role-playing, interactive games, and language challenges to reinforce learning and boost confidence in speaking Mandarin. 🗓️ Course Structure 🗓️ - Weekly Class Schedule: One 30-minute live session per week. - Ongoing, 27-Week Cycle: The curriculum is based on a 9 rotational topics, covering essential topics over 27 weeks. Homework & Practice: Optional assignments designed to reinforce the lesson’s material and help students retain new words, phrases, and characters after each unit. 🤔 What You’ll Learn in This Chinese Course 🤔 - Mandarin Speaking & Listening: Develop conversational skills through engaging activities that focus on useful phrases, greetings, and everyday expressions. - Chinese Reading & Writing: Learn basic Chinese characters and how to write them while improving your reading comprehension with simple texts and stories. - Cultural Insights: Explore Chinese culture through language, learning how different phrases, symbols, and customs fit into daily life in China. 👩🏫 About Your Instructor 👩🏫 Hello! I’m Ms. Jessica, your Mandarin Chinese teacher. With years of experience teaching languages and STEM subjects, I know how to make learning Mandarin enjoyable and accessible for beginners. My goal is to help you gain confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding Mandarin in a supportive and interactive environment. Weekly Schedule: 10/21/2024 – Lesson 1, Unit 1: 数字和数数 (Numbers and Counting) 10/28/2024 – Lesson 2, Unit 1: 数字和数数 (Numbers and Counting) 11/04/2024 – Lesson 3, Unit 1: 数字和数数 (Numbers and Counting) 11/11/2024 – Lesson 1, Unit 2: 五官和手脚 (Facial Features and Hands & Feet) 11/18/2024 – Lesson 2, Unit 2: 五官和手脚 (Facial Features and Hands & Feet) 11/25/2024 – No Class 12/02/2024 – Lesson 1, Unit 3: 大小, 多少 (Big, Small, and How Much) 12/09/2024 – Lesson 2, Unit 3: 大小, 多少 (Big, Small, and How Much) 12/16/2024 – Lesson 3, Unit 3: 大小, 多少 (Big, Small, and How Much) 12/23/2024 – No Class 12/30/2024 – Lesson 1, Unit 4: 太阳,月亮,和大自然 (The Sun, The Moon, and Nature Elements) 01/06/2025 – Lesson 2, Unit 4: 太阳,月亮,和大自然 (The Sun, The Moon, and Nature Elements) 01/13/2025 – Lesson 3, Unit 4: 太阳,月亮,和大自然 (The Sun, The Moon, and Nature Elements)
Learning Goals
Develop Fundamental Speaking Skills: Students will engage in activities designed to enhance their basic speaking skills, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Utilize Multi-Sensory Learning Techniques: Through interactive and multi-sensory methods, such as visual aids and hands-on activities, students will experience a dynamic and engaging approach to language learning.
Other Details
Supply List
- Please bring a pencil and a notebook to take notes. - You will have to print worksheets for some weeks.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Walsh College
This Mandarin Chinese language course is taught by highly qualified native speakers with advanced experience in Chinese language and culture. Using a communicative approach, I focus on developing students' conversational skills through engaging and interactive lessons.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-8 learners per class