About the Course

Recommended Prerequisite: Zhuyin Mastery Class. Should speak Chinese at home already, know Zhuyin/Pinyin or be willing to pick it up over time.

Welcome to the First Year Semester One 一上

In this course 課程: 

  • 14 Weeks Classes 共 14 週 
  • Time and dates: look in title above.
  • Recordings provided when there are schedule conflicts. (不能參加的每日都會有課堂錄影)
  • Complete Mandarin immersion 全程華語教學, 提升孩子對學中文的興趣。
  • Learn first grade using traditional textbooks coupled with fun and games. 利用台灣教搭配遊戲來讓孩子愛上學/寫/說中文.
  • Learn idioms and read stories on a weekly basis. 課程會包含成語教學跟提升閲讀理解能力。
  • Be able to read simple first grade essays, write over 80 high frequency characters, and a ton of idioms! 課程完成後小朋友們:
    • 可以自己閲讀一年級短篇文章, 
    • 寫80+個常用字,
    • 學會應用很多成語!
  • Focusing on reading and reading and reading and solidifying getting used to writing Chinese characters on a daily basis!
  • NEW: Since this is their first introduction to writing whole characters, we will be doing a lot more practice with characters and adding in at least 250 character recognition in the mix to aid in reading faster while learning to write.

Chinese/Age Requirement: 

Recommended Age range: 5-8. All ages welcome but material is more fit for second grade or under. Should understand how to listen to Chinese.

Length: 50-55 minutes each

Where? 

Zoom - links will be on THIS class side in the side panel labeled Class Zoom Link.

Supplies 應需用品 (自行選購):

  • Other Supplies: pencil and paper, printer to print materials, and maybe markers for drawing.


Written Vocabulary Covered. Please note written vocabulary is ALWAYS a few grades below oral and reading vocabulary. The reading in the class will be levels harder than the words below:


Refunds: If you cancel 72 hours prior to course start, you can get a refund. Otherwise, no refunds.

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  • Video recordings for every class so you don't miss a thing for ultimate flexibilty.

  • Full Chinese immersion for the whole environment.

  • High energy, fun, discussion and project based learning.

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