Preparing for the AP Chinese writing section can be challenging for many students, especially since it often leads to significant anxiety and lost points. This article aims to provide some practical advice on how to effectively prepare for the writing tasks in the AP Chinese …
In 2023, 7-year-old Emily from Sydney encountered major hurdles in learning Chinese, particularly with character retention and understanding grammar. Although her parents didn’t speak Chinese themselves, they were committed to helping her progress. They adopted several strategies to accelerate her learning and boost her …
Five-year-old Liam lives in Hong Kong with his family. His parents don’t speak Mandarin, but they know how important it is for him to learn the language while living there. To help him, they signed him up for eChineseLearning’s online classes. After a few …
Liam, an 8-year-old boy from Australia, recently started learning Chinese. He was excited but quickly discovered that Chinese tones were more challenging than he expected. Whenever he tried to say a word, it was either too high or too low, leading to funny but frustrating …
Learning Mandarin is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and many families are eager for their children to master this vital language. However, non-Chinese families often face challenges in maintaining their children’s motivation. Without strong drive, students might struggle to persist in their studies. Therefore, motivation plays …
The Rodriguez family moved from the Philippines to Hong Kong in early 2022 due to the father’s job relocation. They have two children: 6-year-old Sofia and 10-year-old Alex. Before the move, Sofia had never been exposed to Mandarin, while Alex had attended a Chinese school …
In Madrid, Spain, there lives an eight-year-old girl named Iris. With her golden curls and bright blue eyes, Iris is full of curiosity about the world around her. When she was just five, her mom decided it was time for Iris to learn Chinese—a language …
Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the eldest daughter of King Philippe, is known for her linguistic abilities. In addition to being fluent in French and Dutch, she can also speak Chinese. Beginning her Chinese language studies at the age of 10, Crown Princess Elisabeth has …
As a parent of a non-Chinese-speaking child in Singapore, you might be concerned about whether your child can learn to speak Mandarin with a standard accent. This article provides parents with several methods to help their children develop a standard Mandarin accent. By following …
Many non-Chinese children in Singapore feel hesitant to speak Mandarin, primarily due to their perception that their spoken Mandarin is not as authentic as that of native speakers. Even if some kids have a good grasp of the language, they often struggle to keep up …
In Hong Kong, as Mandarin becomes increasingly integrated into school curriculums, non-Chinese students often face significant challenges in learning the language. In non-international schools, many Chinese language programs are designed with native Chinese speakers in mind, making them less accessible for non-Chinese students. Given that …
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Danish badminton star Viktor Axelsen, currently the top-ranked badminton player in the world, secured a 2-0 victory over his Irish opponent in the third men’s singles group stage match on July 31 at 2:30 PM Beijing time. This win placed …
Lily, a 9-year-old girl from an American family with no Chinese background, felt overwhelmed when she first started learning Mandarin. She often doubted her ability to grasp such a complex language and lacked confidence in her progress. However, as her parents and teachers found effective …
Joseph, an American boy, is learning Mandarin with an online Chinese language school. However, his parents realized that Joseph’s Mandarin practice after class was ineffective, which seriously hindered Joseph’s Mandarin learning progress. For this reason, his parents, with the advice of a professional Chinese …
