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Our Programs

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After School Programme

A fun and engaging Mandarin class designed for young beginners! Kids will build a strong foundation in essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and simple conversational phrases through interactive activities and storytelling. Perfect for after-school learning!

Program Overview

K1 (Beginner Level)

K1 focuses on building fundamental Mandarin skills, emphasizing listening and speaking. Students learn:

  • Basic greetings and introductions

  • Numbers, colors, and family-related vocabulary

  • Essential conversational phrases related to self, family, and school

The goal is to develop confidence in spoken Mandarin before moving on to more advanced concepts.

K2 (Intermediate Level)

K2 expands on K1 concepts and introduces reading and writing. Students learn:

  • Vocabulary related to animals, food, and daily life

  • Simple sentence structures for communication

  • Basic character writing skills

This level aims to strengthen comprehension and introduce early literacy in Mandarin

Grade 1 (Foundation Level)

  • Focuses on basic sentence structures and daily activities

  • Introduces Pinyin, school life vocabulary, hobbies, and festivals

  • Builds a foundation for early Mandarin literacy

Grade 2

  • Expands vocabulary with topics like time, weather, basic verbs, and classroom conversations

  • Covers seasons, transportation, and holidays

  • Introduces more writing and constructing short phrases

Grade 3

  • Develops expressing opinions, emotions, and storytelling

  • Explore Chinese culture, traditions, and nature

  • Includes reading simple passages and writing short compositions

Grade 4

  • Enhances storytelling with paragraph writing and describing experiences

  • Introduces famous Chinese legends, festivals, and travel-related vocabulary

  • Encourages the use of more complex sentence structures

Grade 5

  • Strengthens comprehension skills, essay writing, and idioms

  • Covers advanced topics like technology, social values, and the environment

  • Provides exposure to formal writing and speeches

Grade 6

  • Focuses on advanced comprehension and persuasive writing

  • Discusses global issues, moral values, and history

  • Prepares students for exams, debates, and presentations

Self-Developed Curriculum

A flexible Mandarin program that aligns with your child’s school curriculum! Whether they need help with homework, assignments, or test preparation, our tailored lessons support their learning journey. We reinforce school-taught material while improving their confidence in reading, writing, and speaking Mandarin.

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Program Overview

Mandarin School Support

  • Aligns with students’ school Mandarin curriculum

  • Helps with homework, assignments & test preparation

  • Reinforces grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure

Reading & Writing Enhancement

  • Focus on character recognition & stroke order

  • Practice with sentence building & comprehension

  • Introduction to radicals & word formation

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Speaking & Listening Skills

  • Improve pronunciation & tonal accuracy

  • Practice conversational Mandarin through role-playing

  • Enhance fluency & confidence in classroom interactions

Practical Mandarin

Master Mandarin for real-world use! This program is designed for young adults who want to improve fluency, understand idiomatic expressions, and deepen their cultural knowledge. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to enhance their Mandarin proficiency.

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Program Overview

Conversational Mandarin

  • Covers greetings, self-introduction, and basic Q&A

  • Vocabulary range: 50–80 words

  • Focus on daily life, social interactions, pronunciation, tones, and common phrases

Written Mandarin

  • Teaches basic character writing, stroke order, and simple sentences

  • Vocabulary range: 80–120 words

  • Topics include common objects, numbers, and family

  • Introduces radicals and the structure of Chinese characters

Essential Learning for Mandarin Speakers

  • Covers ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions

  • Vocabulary range: 120–200 words

  • Topics include travel, dining, and shopping

  • Focuses on practical vocabulary for real-life scenarios

Advanced Conversational & Written Mandarin

  • Includes short stories, workplace communication, and emails

  • Vocabulary range: 200–300 words

  • Covers work, business etiquette, and culture

  • Emphasizes sentence structure, polite expressions, and formal writing

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