HuaMandarin Studio
programs
All classes will be arranged by interests of group or individual needs
Montessori Mandarin
The development of language has a sensitive period, and missed sensitive periods will hinder the development of language. We are developing a new Mandarin program for preschoolers. We will apply Montessori concepts to firmly capture this sensitive period of language development and conduct comprehensive language training for children at different arears: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Goals: young kids can hear, see, touch, talk, and practice in a new Chinese language and cultural learning environment and establish a great interest in Mandarin and Chinese culture early, and to build a solid foundation for long-term learning.
Preschool Mandarin
Sing, dance and play games, all while learning Mandarin! Early childhood is the perfect time for parents to introduce their children to languages that will expand their child’s world. We will be introduced Chinese children songs, rhymes. dance, games, stories, arts and calligraphy to young students and they will have the fantastic opportunity of exploring a new world through fun activities.
Goals: to establish a solid foundation in Chinese phonics (pinyin) and tones; learn the most commonly used daily expressions.; understand basic characters and phrases; enjoyed in a Mandarin-speaking environment
Beginning Mandarin
We will focus on developing Mandarin conversational skills. Students will start standard Mandarin lessons from PINYIN and Basic strokes to characters, phrases and sentences. We will incorporate fun activities such as role play, songs, games, stories, arts, cooking and calligraphy etc. Students will practice conversational skills on everyday topics.
Goals: learn basic communicate skills for everyday life; read basic Characters, phrases and simple sentences; write simple characters and phrases; build confidence and interests in Mandarin.
Intermediate Mandarin
Pre-requisite: students who have had basic listening, speaking and comprehension skills in Mandarin.
Focus on developing greater fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The curriculum features in a few intermediate levels, each allowing the students to reach to a higher level of proficiency.
Goals: handle social interactions in everyday situations; make presentations with familiar topics; write simple paragraphs on topics related to daily life; be able to understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life.
Advanced Mandarin
(private arrangement only)
It requires strong commitment by the students and parents
Pre-requisite: students who have had intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Mandarin. Focus on advanced Interpersonal Communication level. Students will learn express themselves fully not only on familiar topics but also on some concrete social, academic, and professional topics.
Goals: communicate effectively with various audiences on a wide range of topics; to be able to make presentations and give public speeches; expanded vocabulary to 1,000-1,500 characters.
Family Mandarin
(private arrangement only)
Family learning progress at their own pace, advancing to higher levels when appropriate.
Idea for bilingual families and home schooling or adopt children from China. Parents and their children will not only have fun together, parents can follow in their child's footsteps to learn the new language. It is great opportunity to encourage each other to learn. We will provide with many opportunities in class for parents and their children to interact in role play, situational conversation, culture and art, etc.
Goals: use Mandarin communication skills in your family daily life, live just like a Chinese family.
Intensive Summer Camp
Take advantage of the long summer break and encourage your children to join our full day intensive summer camp. Students will have so much fun to learn Mandarin in Chinese cooking, calligraphy, brush painting, role play, drama, movie, art and more. They will practice Chinese in practical skits. At end of each camp, students will show what they have learned and present Chinese language performance before parents.
Goals: give public speeches; perform roles in the Chinese dramas; improve communication skills through the authentic dialogue, real-life situation practice, and Chinese dramas。
Travel Mandarin
Prepare your Mandarin before your trip to China. The travel Mandarin will help you to learn practical and useful expressions such as greeting people, making self-introduction, asking for directions, order dishes and asking about prices, etc.
Goals: we will do the best to help you improve your Mandarin and prepare you and your family have a wonderful trip and great time in China.
Learn Before Your Trip to China
Business Mandarin
Learn common Mandarin Chinese business phrases and understand Chinese culture so you can communicate professionally in the largest market in the world.
Business Chinese courses are designed for those who are intended to use the Chinese language in business settings. The courses offered are great for Chinese learners who have none or restricted knowledge of learning the language and cannot read fluently. One of the main focuses is on pronunciations and conducting basic conversations in business activities.
Goals: you will learn common phrases and scenarios of business and negotiation in Chinese speaking countries. You will also learn about Chinese business culture and etiquette.
