Childrens' Mandarin Classes

Course details

Chinese Mandarin language is easier to pick up for children as compared to adults because young minds are able to make sense of, understand, and ultimately learn a completely foreign language faster and more effectively because of the way their mental functions work.

At Linda Mandarin, we make children discover the love of Mandarin learning, their nature curiosity and direct them towards school subjects grade improvement. We offer fun conversational Mandarin classes for kids to boost their understanding of the Chinese language, love for the language, both written and spoken. Through lesson transcripts, exercise worksheets, online exercises and role-playing sessions, we are able to provide a conducive and homogeneous environment for children to learn Chinese.

For kids, the transfer of education to application is an integral part of their learning process, which is why we work on building not just their thinking skills but also their confidence and everyday application skills of the language through multiple methods like conversation and role play.

Mandarin Play Lessons (1-4 years old)

For young minds at this age who grasp pronunciations as native speakers easily and take in all information around as a sponge, private one-on-one play lesson (recommended) is an ideal introduction to Mandarin. They learn through playing and interaction. The teacher will conduct lessons in full Mandarin with pictures, real objects, gestures, demonstrations and fun games.

Mandarin Lessons for Kids (5 to 10 Years Old)

The private course is designed for kids who are total beginners, particularly non-Chinese background children, to build a solid foundation for learning Chinese as a foreign language. It emphasizes the development of communication skills in listening and speaking. Recognizing and writing characters are also taught in the lessons.

Children will learn simple daily mandarin topics such as numbers, greetings, politeness and courtesy, self-introductions, family members, body parts, animals, fruits, Spring Festivals by using flashcards, pictures and real life objects, as well as through fun games and activities. After completing the 3 levels, students will be able to read and write 50 characters and 300 words.

Mandarin Lessons for Teenagers (11 to 18 years old)

Group and Private course are designed for teens at various different levels and backgrounds who are total beginners or with experience in learning Chinese language. It is also suitable for kids who are taking Chinese IB, IGCSE, SAT exams. After completing each level, students will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 200 Chinese characters and develop confidence in using Chinese to communicate both orally and written.