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Ongoing Small-Group Mandarin Chinese Conversation Club

Unlock your Chinese fluency with a personalized touch! Experience a small group setting, limited to 5 learners, ensuring individual attention. Dive into diverse topics, mastering Chinese
Rita Plouffe, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(307)
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What's included

1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Unlock your Chinese fluency with a personalized touch! 
I am pleased to offer both 20-minute small group classes and 40-minute ongoing classes. If none of the scheduled times suit your availability, please consider joining my 40-minute ongoing class and see if any of the times offered would work for you. If not, please don't hesitate to message me, as I may be available to add a new section specifically tailored to your needs. Thank you!

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Welcome to our ongoing Mandarin Chinese class tailored for students with minimal to no prior experience in the language. Throughout this captivating course, we'll delve into a variety of themes such as animals, activities, food, and colors, utilizing effective techniques like repetition and voice variation. It's important to emphasize that this class is not a Chinese immersion program, and no prior knowledge is necessary.

During our sessions, students will not only expand their vocabulary in Chinese but also express it creatively through drawing. Our unique approach includes a presentation segment where students showcase their drawings, engaging in conversational practice with their peers. To ensure a solid foundation, personalized assistance will be provided to help students refine their pronunciation of new vocabulary. Additionally, students are encouraged to apply their weekly learnings by creating new drawings or even short stories.

In our Chinese club, we eagerly welcome students to suggest topics for further exploration. Our weekly class plan is meticulously structured:

Warm-up and Getting to Know Each Other
10 minutes - Introduction to Topics and Vocabulary
10 minutes - Arts and Crafts Time: Learning Words and Drawing Together
Practice, Games, and Sharing Your Drawings
Join us for an enriching and interactive linguistic journey, where each class promises a blend of learning, creativity, and meaningful peer interactions!

Get ready for an exhilarating journey filled with fun and learning! Our topics are as diverse as they are entertaining, and we'll tailor them to match your interests and skill level. Dive into a world of adventure with topics like:

Embark on thrilling Chinese adventures with captivating stories featuring 🥚🐛🦋 and other delightful characters!

Explore the wonders of the sky with sunny 🔆 days and enchanting moonlit 🌙 nights!

Get ready for a fruity frenzy as we dive into a juicy world of 🍓🍊🍎🍐 fruits!

Indulge your taste buds in a mouthwatering journey through delectable 🍭🎂 🍦 treats and desserts!

Dive into the magical realm of Chinese characters and discover the secrets of 🌙月, 🐛, 🌳木, and more with playful activities!

Master useful expressions for every occasion, from cozy bedtime 🛌 routines to waking up to a beautiful 🌄 sunrise!

Let your creativity soar as we craft beautiful lanterns and elegant fans!

Experience the tantalizing flavors of Asian cuisine and learn to cook up a storm with Ping laoshi!

Explore the warmth and love of family life, creating cherished memories in the comfort of your 💖 🏡 home!

Share your passion for food and unleash your artistic talents with fun Chinese art crafts!

Embrace the chilly embrace of winter with frosty ❄️ adventures, stylish winter 🧢🧣 attire, and heartwarming songs and stories!

Discover the fascinating world of animals with adorable 🐀🐇 🐂 🐅 creatures galore!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive 🐎 🐏🐖 traditions, joyful songs, and delightful arts and crafts!
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to make students comfortable with the Chinese language and enjoy drawing and making connections with the vocabulary words and with others.

I have found teaching using strategies that employ multiple intelligences is the key to learning. In my classrooms, students learn through visual, music, language, and kinetics movements. Drawing helps learners focus and connect the words with their visual images.
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Supply List
Please bring paper and pencils or crayons to class to draw along with us each week!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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307reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Brandeis University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Asia university
I am a native Chinese speaker and have taught Chinese for over ten years from kindergarten to adult learners. I am a certified teacher with experience working at a Chinese immersion school. Throughout my career, I have taught Chinese I, II, III, IV, AP and business Chinese. I have a master's degree in education.

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weekly
1x per week
20 min

Completed by 288 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
3-5 learners per class

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