This is a mommy & me type of class. Parents are encouraged to learn together with your children. It is designed to introduce Chinese to our youngest students via age appropriate activities, games and songs. Get familiar with the Chinese pronunciation and notice the tonal difference, understand and be able to respond (in action) to class directions, understanding simple phrases and directions.
| Age Group: | 4-5 years old |
| Class Type: | Child Only |
| Wks: | 28 |
| Weekday: | 10:30am-11:25am 11:30am-12:25pm |
| Sunday: | Please inquire |
- Teacher: Tan Jing
This class is designed to expose our youngest students to the Chinese language and culture through words, nursery rhymes, and games. Reinforce students with all the themes learned in the previous level and expand their vocabulary. One parent is allowed in the classroom with your child. students will be comfortable with Chinese sounds and interact with the teacher. Students will be able to say 20-40 Chinese words in addition to understand 70-100 words, answer simple "yes" or "no" questions in direct answers and conduct basic greetings, understand simple sentences and directions: Follow me. Please sing with me. Girls stand up. Boys sit down.
- Teacher: Chumei Ding
Chopstix II is an extended level for early childhood learners. The primary focus of this level is still listening and speaking, even though more Chinese characters will be introduced. 50% of the content learned in Chopstix I class will be repeated but new words and sentences will be taught along with higher standards. When answer questions, students are expected to answer in a complete sentence instead of direct answers. Students will be able to say 30-50 Chinese words in addition to understand 80-120 words and 15-20 sentences. Students will be able to answer simple "yes" or "no" questions in complete sentences and conduct basic greetings. Examples are: Roll the red ball to John. Follow me, clap hands and hop. Pick up the yellow fish.
- Teacher: Xiaoyi Lin