In recent years, learning Chinese has become increasingly popular among Western families, recognizing its importance in a globalized society. As a Chinese teacher, I have witnessed this trend firsthand with students like Samuel, an 8-year-old boy from New York. His parents, Sara and Jamie, who …
With the increasing prominence of the Chinese economy in today’s society, parents are enthusiastically recognizing the value of their children learning the Chinese language. Renowned personalities like Jim Rogers and Mark Zuckerberg have even enrolled their own kids in Mandarin classes. But let’s admit it, …
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder, and CEO of Facebook, is known for his interest in learning Mandarin Chinese. In fact, he has been studying the language for several years and has even given interviews and speeches in Chinese. But what is perhaps even more surprising is …
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, especially for non-Chinese children. However, with the right approach, learning Chinese can become a fun and enjoyable experience. In this article, we will share some tips to make Chinese language learning more engaging and entertaining for …
Playing with toys is an essential component of a child’s development. It helps children to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and even socialization. In this article, we’ll be recommending some of the best traditional Chinese toys for kids that are both fun and …
Mother’s Day is a special day to honor and show appreciation for mothers all around the world. In China, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, just like in many other countries. Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to …
As the world celebrates World Book Day, it’s an excellent time to encourage your children to read some books. For non-Chinese children interested in learning Chinese, reading Chinese books can be a fun and engaging way to learn new words and phrases. It can also …
Feeling happy is a powerful motivator that can inspire people to stay positive and lead a more fulfilling life.
Do you know what actions people would do when they feel happy?
Let’s learn a Chinese song to find out! Through this song, we can discover …
Educator Sukhomlinsky said, “A child who does not read is a potentially poor student in learning.” For Chinese language learning, reading is very important. In Chinese exams, there is a saying “The reader gets the world.“. In fact, this applies not only to Chinese …
The development of children’s language ability depends to a large extent on the language input in the surrounding environment, that is, the real resources that children can access in their daily life.
Our brain is like a supercomputer. It can calculate the frequency of use …
Jim Rogers is a famous American investor who loves Chinese culture and used to travel around mainland China by motorcycle in the 1980s.
Rogers’ daughters, Happy Rogers & Bee Rogers, are quite fluent in Mandarin Chinese. At the end of 2017, a video of Happy …
Learning a new language can be a challenging task, but with the right habits and mindset, children can make steady progress and achieve their language learning goals. Here are some good habits that children should develop in the process of learning Chinese:
Learning Chinese can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids, but it can also be a challenging one. As a parent, there are many ways you can help your child enjoy learning Chinese and develop a lifelong love of the language. Here are five …
Many parents who want their kids to learn Chinese opt to give them an individualized online learning environment. However, there are a lot of institutions listed on the web, and they are not so sure how to pick one. Some may seem good, but …
“In China, spring has arrived! What occurrences in nature do you believe represent the start of spring? Have you ever heard any Chinese songs about the coming of spring?
If so, please share your experience with us in the comments! Popular Chinese songs are an …
Parents with no Chinese background, may wonder: Do their children need to watch cartoons to learn Chinese? Isn’t watching cartoons a waste of learning time? Actually, the answer is “not at all.” For many non-Chinese children, Chinese cartoons offer a more realistic language environment …
“Happy New Year, Happy New Year, Happy New Year to you all!” At the beginning of this year, we taught a Chinese children’s song, “Xīnnián Hǎo“. Do you still remember to sing it? You can review it if you don’t remember. Today …
Can your children sing the Chinese song of “Xīnnián Hǎo” we taught last week? The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in China. In this country, there is a Chinese song related to rabbits that all children can sing, do you …
It is well known that songs can be a very effective tool for children to learn any language including Chinese. Learning to sing Chinese songs will encourage your children to speak Chinese while improving their fluency as well as pronunciation, and the language points in …
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…” When the familiar melody begins to rise again, people will be aware that Christmas is coming! Do you know what songs people listen to on Christmas in China?
Known as …
