In late 2025, the government of Ghana announced a decision that caught the attention of educators worldwide: starting in 2026, Mandarin Chinese would be integrated into the national curriculum for all primary and secondary schools across the country. This is not a pilot program in …
On August 16, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video promoting a program offering 2,000 free Broadway tickets to high school students across all five boroughs. Nothing unusual about a mayor promoting a youth initiative, except this time, he delivered the entire …
Shū bāo 书包 School bag
Zhè shì wǒ de shū bāo. 这是我的书包。 This is my school bag.
Wǒ de shū bāo hěn dà. 我的书包很大。 My school bag is big.
Wǒ ná zhe shū bāo. 我拿着书包。 I carry my school bag.
If you consider having your …
Xué xiào 学校 School
Wǒ qù xué xiào. 我去学校。 I go to school.
Xué xiào hěn dà. 学校很大。 The school is big.
Wǒ xǐ huan wǒ de xué xiào. 我喜欢我的学校。 I like my school.
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Zǎo ān！ 早安！ Good morning！
Nǐ hǎo. 你好。 Hello.
Dào le. 到了。 Arrived.
Qǐng zuò. 请坐。 Please sit.
Xiè xie. 谢谢。 Thank you.
Zài jiàn！ 再见！ Goodbye！
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Xué xiào 学校 School
Wǒ qù xué xiào. 我去学校。 I go to school.
Lǎo shī 老师 Teacher
Tā shì wǒ de lǎo shī. 她是我的老师。 She is my teacher.
Tóng xué 同学 Classmate
Wǒ ài wǒ de tóng xué. 我爱我的同学。 I love my classmates.
If you …
Shàng xué 上学 Go to school
Wǒ yào shàng xué le. 我要上学了。 I’m going to school.
Fàng xué 放学 Finish school
Fàng xué huí jiā le. 放学回家了。 School is over, going home.
Zài xué xiào 在学校 At school
Wǒ zài xué xiào. 我在学校。 I am …
In today’s interconnected world, bilingualism is an asset that opens doors to a wide range of opportunities. As Chinese becomes increasingly important on the global stage, mastering the language can unlock academic, professional, and personal growth. If your child is attending an Immersion Chinese School, …
As immersion Chinese schools become more popular for effective bilingual teaching, many parents are concerned about their children’s ability to keep up. If your child is facing challenges in this environment, know that you’re not alone. Here are practical strategies to support your child’s academic …
In Hong Kong, as Mandarin becomes increasingly integrated into school curriculums, non-Chinese students often face significant challenges in learning the language. In non-international schools, many Chinese language programs are designed with native Chinese speakers in mind, making them less accessible for non-Chinese students. Given that …
In Singapore, children have the advantage of unique local resources and environments to enhance their Mandarin skills. Here are some tailored after-school methods specifically for improving Mandarin among non-Chinese kids in Singapore.
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More and more non-native families are recognizing the value of their children learning Mandarin. However, choosing the right online Mandarin school can be challenging. With so many options available, it’s crucial to know what to look for. This article aims to guide parents through the …
Schools reopen after summer vacations spanning over one or two months! Dear parents, have you prepared your child to go back to school? What else you can do for them besides buying them new school bags, clothes, and stationery? If your kids are learning Chinese …
It’s typical to hear parents lament that their children are not able to focus and that their grades are not as good as previous report cards. As children grow older, their minds wander and they would much rather spend their attention on the things they …
The best education is one that is not preachy, and the most beneficial education is one that is practiced. There are many simple and practical activities to teach children Chinese. We share some of these activities to engage your children in Chinese learning. It’s …
Literally, “霸(bà)” means “to dominate, lord over, tyrannize over or rule by force.”
xué bà 学 霸
“学霸(xué bà)” is a new buzzword that has recently been spread widely on the Internet, but we also use it in our daily lives. If we call someone …
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Nǐ xiāngxìn ma? Tom shàngxué de shíhou shì gè “xuézhā!” 你 相信 吗？ Tom 上学 的 时候 是 个 “学渣”！
From the sentence above, we can know that: A. Tom often got excellent scores on exams when he was in school. B. Tom thought that …
Correct Answer: C
Nǐ xiāngxìn ma? Tom shàngxué de shíhou shì gè “xuézhā!” 你 相信 吗？ Tom 上学 的 时候 是 个 “学渣”！ Can you believe it? Tom was a study slacker when he was in school! <<Back to “Were …
