Chinese Courses for Teens (10-18)

Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced

How Parents Help Your Children Choose a Foreign Language?

Which second languages should children get ahead?

English stays firmly at the pinnacle of the list of languages useful for journey (spoken in 106 different countries). Choosing which second language to train your children is a crucial decision, however one which may be primarily based extra on emotions than statistics. If sheer numbers of speakers are your primary consideration, and you want your children to learn languages that have the most speakers, then, excluding English, the three most commonly spoken languages are Mandarin (1.35 billion), Spanish (437 million) and Arabic (295 million).

The languages of emerging economies

If the focus of language studying is to improve business potentialities, then one approach might to be to pick out the ones which are spoken in the quickest-growing rising economies within the world. At the beginning of the millennium, the four huge funding countries have been seen to be Brazil, Russia, India and China. On this manner, we are able to maximize the possibilities for kids to learn languages that will be of practical advantage to them into the future.

Why to choose Mandarin Chinse?

Given China's big population, developing economy, and increasing political power, professionals recommend learning Mandarin Chinese, the primary spoken dialect. The language's tones make Chinese language sound more like a song, that's a tool utilized in teaching younger children for other subjects. The written characters look like drawing, which appeals to more young children who are normally visible learners. Learning a second language will contribute in your child's future career prospects. More employers, particularly in most Asian countries, need humans to speak Mandarin to conduct business. Being proficient in Mandarin Chinese language will give children a stronger edge in their careers when they grow up.

Second language training boosts children’s cognitive ability

Numerous research show that speaking a second language boosts cognitive, memory, and listening competencies. In truth, studies posted in Psychological Science shows that in reality thinking in a foreign language facilitates human beings make quicker and better life decisions. A study by the College Entrance Examination Board reviews a direct correlation between foreign language learning and excessive SAT scores. Individuals who speak a foreign language often revel in better career possibilities and higher standards of living.

Give your child an early head start in Mandarin

Experts say that children should start to learn a foreign language from a young age; The younger, the better. A baby is born with the ability to learn any language in the world. The older the child grows, certain windows close in terms of language acquisition, however as long as the child learns the language before puberty (age twelve or thirteen), the child ought to be able to talk with a native accent. Therefore, it is critical to give your child an early head begin in Mandarin in order to lay right foundations for talent in this language. The mother and father play a vital position in their kids’language development.

Is Mandarin difficult to learn?

Mandarin isn't as difficult you may think. Sure, it is a totally different writing system and every word has different intonations, however it's certainly quite simple in terms of the grammar and counting system. The Chinese characters, like Latin languages, also have "roots" (radicals). As soon as you recognize the system, it is very easy to remember new characters.

Spending time with a native speakers

The more time your child spend time interacting with human beings in Mandarin, the better grasp of the language they'll learn. The research has discovered that children ought to speak foreign languages better through interactions with a live person than through media like audio clips and videos. This is due to the fact talking with people given children with social cues that held their attention in a method that other non-human formats couldn't. So, with more exposure to the language, your children are able to study Mandarin more effectively.

"Learn Chinese language, Our customized Chinese courses for teenage from 10 to 18 yrs are designed to give young students systematic training in all four aspects of Chinese language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our Chinese teachers will make learning Chinese fun by discussing interesting topics and playing games. The classes are divided into 6 different levels, ranging from Beginner to Advanced level."

- Li Sheng, a Chinese Instructor

Features of Chinese Courses for Teens

Learn Chinese Language -Level 1.

This course is designed for teens who have never taken Chinese classes before and can not read Pinyin or Chinese characters.

Teens will study basic topics such as greetings, self-introductions, etc. They will also learn Pinyin and basic strokes of Chinese characters (if needed).

Boya Chinese is compiled by a group of experienced teachers who teach Chinese as second language. It is divided into four levels: elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced. There are altogether 9 books in the set which suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes. You can also use it as a preparing course for Chinese proficiency test (HSK).

Learn Chinese Language, Level 2.

This course is designed for teens who can use familiar words to answer simple questions in basic daily situations. They can read Pinyin and recognize basic strokes of Chinese characters.

Topics include time, weather, inquiring about information, and so on. Teens will also learn to write simple Chinese characters.

The elementary level is in two volumes of 50 lessons for beginners and covers about 1,000 words. Finishing it will ensure the students to reach level 3 of HSK.

Learn Chinese Language, Level 3.

This course is designed for teens who can discuss familiar topics, provided that the dialogue is conducted slowly.

Teens will learn to conduct longer dialogues and learn more Chinese characters. Topics include shopping, seeing a doctor, asking for directions, ordering food, and so on.

The pre-intermediate level comprises two volumes. It suits students with 1,000-3000 vocabulary. It focuses on trainings of depiction, narration, explanation and discussion. Finishing this level, the students will pass HSK test of level 5-6

Learn Chinese Language, Level 4.

This course is designed for teens who can ask and answer questions with long sentences in predictable everyday situations.

Topics include sports, celebrations, traveling plans, games, and so on. Idiomatic stories, folk tales, and famous poems may also be taught.

The intermediate level has two volumes and is suitable for students who have 3,000-5,000 words. The contents are vivid and include a wide selection of topics. The vocabulary has very detailed notes with carefully selected examples. This level is compatible with HSK level 7-8.

Learn Chinese Language, Level 5

This level is designed for teens who can read longer articles, narrate stories, and interact with a degree of spontaneity.

Topics include social activities, future plans, jobs, places of interest in China, and so on. Teens will also study famous writings, news reports, and selected readings of contemporary Chinese literature.

Learn Chinese Language, Level 6.

This course is designed for teens who can interact accurately on a wide range of topics and can read different styles of texts and gather useful information from different parts of a text without difficulty.

Teens will learn to write complex articles or essays that present a case, or give critical views.

The advanced level is for students who master more than 5,000 words. The advanced level has three volumes and contains about 8,000-word vocabulary and focuses on identifying synonyms, explaining common sentence patterns and difficult words. There are ample exercises and interesting readings after each lesson. Finishing this level enables the students to pass HSK level 11 tests.

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