About this class

🌿 Mandarin Bud II – Mandarin for Beginners (Ages 9–12) Course Code: MBII Teachers: Hwa Paow Ng Schedule: Saturdays during term time, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Term Fee: £508.20 (Autumn Term – 14 sessions) 📌 This class will open when 8 children are enrolled. Please enquire to register interest. Beginner Mandarin Classes for Children Aged 9 to 12 – Immersive & GCSE-Aligned Mandarin Bud II is designed for children aged 9–12 (Year 4 and above) who are either total beginners or have had some prior exposure to Chinese, such as through after-school clubs. This is a Mandarin immersion class, with minimal English explanation to maximise language exposure and accelerate learning. The course is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for foreign languages and provides a strong foundation for future GCSE Mandarin study. Lessons are led by experienced teachers and delivered through multimedia, games, and real-life language use inside and outside the classroom. What Students Will Learn: - Master Pinyin (Mandarin phonics and pronunciation system) - Develop independent reading and writing skills - Build a working vocabulary of 150–300 Chinese words - Achieve YCT Level 2 or 3, depending on progress - Engage in conversations, reading, and character writing using age-appropriate topics and tools Study Expectations Students are encouraged to complete 15 minutes of daily Mandarin review (listening, reading, or writing). No home Mandarin environment is required, but parental encouragement and consistency make a significant impact. Support your child’s journey into Mandarin with a structured, engaging course designed for long-term success.