9 sessions x 67 minutes Monday - Aug 18, 25 | Sept 8, 22, 29 | Oct 6, 20 | Nov 3, 17 Our course is specially designed for elementary students (ages 5-11) who want to build practical Mandarin skills in a lively, engaging environment. The curriculum focuses on real-life communication, essential reading, and introductory writing skills. Through games, hands-on activities, group projects, and creative tasks, students will learn Mandarin in a natural and meaningful way. Key Features: 1. Instruction in Mandarin using simplified Chinese characters. 2. Curriculum aligned with YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) standards. 3. Beginner Levels (1–2): Bilingual teaching supports new learners in building strong speaking and listening skills through everyday conversation practice. 4. Intermediate Levels (3–4): Immersion-based instruction helps students improve reading comprehension and develop basic Chinese handwriting while strengthening spoken Mandarin. What Makes Our Curriculum Special: 1. Fun & Interactive Learning Our lessons are age-appropriate, hands-on, and designed to keep students engaged while building confidence in using Mandarin. 2. Content-Based Language Acquisition We go beyond traditional drills by using a content-rich approach where language is learned through context—making learning natural and relevant. 3. Fresh, Dynamic Topics Every Semester Each semester introduces new, exciting themes that reflect the seasons, environment, and students’ interests—ensuring every session feels fresh and never repetitive. 4. Cross-Disciplinary Learning Students explore Mandarin through real-world topics including social science, STEAM, and daily life scenarios, helping them connect language to the world around them. 5. Progressive Language Skill Development Students develop all four core language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—through a level-based, gradually expanding curriculum tailored to their proficiency and learning stage.