Mandarin for Young Scholars: Beginner Fun – Speak & Play! (Ages 6–9)
A fun and engaging 25-minute Mandarin class where kids aged 6–11 learn to speak through games, songs, and creative activities—building confidence one word at a time!
ChessLingo Academy
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(217)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekAssignments
1 hour per week. Optional take home game quiz with integrated video to help with pronunciation and flash card to help for review.Assessment
Informal assessment from class interactions and take home game quiz.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Dear learners, Welcome to our playful, beginner-friendly Mandarin class! In this ongoing meeting, we will sing, speak, move, and create as they learn Mandarin Chinese through fun, interactive themes like animals, colours, and food. Each class helps your child speak simple Mandarin words and phrases with confidence. We use movement, songs, props, and drawing to make Mandarin fun and memorable. By the end of each session, your child will have something to show or say in Mandarin—perfect for sharing with family at home! No prior knowledge required—just curiosity and a smile! 🧠 Lesson Structure: 👋 Warm-Up - Learn and practice greetings in Mandarin - Review from previous class (if applicable) 🗣️ New Vocabulary - Introduce 4–6 themed words in Chinese characters + Pinyin + English - Practice pronunciation using tones - Introduce 1–2 short phrases or sentence structures to integrate new vocabulary 🎲 Interactive Speaking Games 🎨 Mini Character Project or Show & Tell Craft 🎤 Share & Review (3 minutes) ✨ What Kids Take Away Each Class: - New words + sentences in Mandarin - Printable or onscreen mini flashcards for review - A boost in confidence speaking Chinese! Here is the our calendar. Each month we will focus on a specific theme: March and April: 🎶 Tones & Hello! 🧒 Introduce Yourself May: 🐶 Animals June: 🎨 Colors July: 🔢 Numbers 1–10 August: 👨👩👧👦 Family September: 🍎 Food & Drink October: 🚗 Transportation November: 📅 Days & Weather December: 🎂 Birthdays & Celebrations The curriculum is subject to change based on the progress and the needs of each section. Looking forward to seeing you in the classroom! Cheers, Louisa
Learning Goals
Speak and recognize basic Mandarin words and phrasesDevelop listening and speaking confidence
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Although it can be helpful to have some knowledge, this class is great for beginners - no experience or prior knowledge is required
Supply List
A one page handout will be provided. Other review materials such as flash card will be provided after each meeting.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students are encouraged to bring some paper and pens to practice writing simple words.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
217reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I grew up in a Mandarin-speaking household in Canada and have always deeply valued multilingualism. I have a lifelong love for language learning. today I am fluent in Mandarin, French, and English. To stay connected to my Mandarin roots, I continued to study Chinese poetry and practice calligraphy. I aim to help young learners discover the joy of speaking a new language and discover other cultures!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-4 learners per class
