Even children with no knowledge of mandarin Chinese language grammar can learn mandarin Chinese language faster than adults. That is because they simply imitate what they hear, and remember "the language itself", rather than memorizing complicated rules of grammar. Therefore, beginning with correct pronunciation and tones is a shortcut for children to learn Mandarin Chinese.
MCL's Mandarin Chinese course for kids is designed using dialogues applicable to children’s everyday life. Children really take to the engaging study method in this course, giving kids a greater affinity for learning Chinese. They will naturally pick up the grammar patterns in the "dialogues", and will be able to use the expressions correctly.
Try to arouse their interests in learning fun Mandarin Chinese for kids early on, and start teaching them soon. The younger children are, the better their memory is.
Learn Chinese Curriculum for Kids (Age 4-9)
MCL offers a special Mandarin Chinese course for kids from 4 to 9 based on the children’s personalities and their hobbies. Many pictures and real objects are used frequently in the class to retain children’s’ interest and satisfy their inquisitive minds.
| Duration | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1-3months | Simple daily conversation; About 100 Chinese characters including colours, fruits, animals and family members etc. |
| 3 months-half a year | Daily conversation; Introduction of family and oneself; About 200 Chinese characters. |
| Half a year – 1year | Chinese phonetic symbols system; Daily conversation; About 400 Chinese characters and writing. |
| More than one year | Simple grammar; Chinese phonetic symbols system; Describing the pictures; Retell Chinese stories; Chinese children’s songs; About 800 Chinese characters and writing. |