Mandarin Classes
Book a Free Trial Nowthe AMEA curriculum
AMEA’s ISBL program (Immersive Situational-Based Learning) which was created in 2008, it was inspired by project learning. It is combined immersive language teaching method and problem solving based learning. Through over 10 years first line working with children learning a second language. Gradually formed and improved an effect and fun program for young children naturally acquire a second language in a non-mother-tongue environment. All classes will be taught in Mandarin to ensure the most exposure for the language when they play structured game in each classroom.
How to choose a class or classes?
- Understand your child/children’s interests. Combine their interests with learning project is key for your kid(s) to have fun when learning.
- If you would like 1-hour class you choose one of the subjects to attend.
- If you would like the 3-hour class, you will choose three subjects and we will rotate the kids to each room. 3-hour class will include a morning tea time.
For example, you can choose Mini Village, Gym & Movement and Dance for your little one if she or he likes big body movement and can learn better with actions.
You can choose STEAM in the 3-hour class if your little one is a handy little angel and likes to make things.
Mini Village Class
Through simulating real-life situations, the Mini Village activity uses the Mandarin language in a fun but real scenarios. We have Mini Coffee Shop, Mini Clinic, Mini Home, Mini Restaurant, Mini Supermarket etc.
1hr Class Times:
9:15am
10:30am
11:30am
3:30pm
4:30pm (not Saturday)
Activities include:
- Rhyme
- Storytelling
- Role-play
- Singing
- Real Conversation Practice
Key Skills Learned:
- Mandarin sentence practice
- Communicating with others
- Manners and discipline
- Understanding communication not only at the language level but also Emotional Level
Science Tech Engineering Arts Maths Class
Making things and solving problems together, exploring the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths world with Mandarin. Learning the language and learning critical and logical thinking and future-proof problem-solving skills. Also learning how to communicate with others effectively so we can work together as a team.
1hr Class Times:
9:15am
10:30am
11:30am
3:30pm
4:30pm (not Saturday)
Activities include:
- Different project crafting
Key Skills Learned:
- Mandarin words practice
- Effective communication skills
- Critical and Logical Thinking skill
- Problem Solving skills
- Fine Motor skills
Movement and Gymnatics Class
Based on some purposely chosen stories, go through all the structured barriers to reach the exercise goal and practice the Mandarin language during the exercise and play.
1hr Class Times:
9:15am
10:30am
11:30am
3:30pm
4:30pm (not Saturday)
Activities include:
- Yoga
- Story Based Movement
- Rhyme with exercises movement
Key Skills Learned:
- Mandarin sentence practice
- Coordination skills
- Sensory integration
- Discipline
Dance Class
Dancing class also follows AMEA term themes. It can also follow the songs and rhymes we learned from other classes.
1hr Class Times:
9:15am
10:30am
11:30am
3:30pm
4:30pm (not Saturday)
Activities include:
- ballet movement and body correction class
- Chinese dancing
- K-pop
Key Skills Learned:
- Mandarin sentence practice and understanding
- Coordination skills
- Body building and correction
Baby Music and Baby Gym Classes
These are two classes designed for kids under 2 years old. They will open the door of Mandarin to young babies. We will learn singing, music interacting and analyzing, musical instrument, baby sensory integration, also parents baby music and physical interaction.
30mins Class Times:
8:40-9:10am
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm
Activities include:
- Singing
- Dancing
- Playing musical instruments
- Classical music interacting
- Structured physical play
- Parents and baby interaction game
Key Skills Learned:
- Basic lesson structure Mandarin
- Familiar with Mandarin tones
- Big muscles developing
- Coordination
- Sensory balance
5+ Listening & Talking and Writing & Reading Classes
We offer two types of classes in the age group based on your children’s ability and your expectation to choose for them.
Listening and Talking focused class will be using ISBL (Immersive Situation-Based Learning) program, where the teacher will set up a real-life like situations for children to learn to use the language.
Writing and Reading focused class will be more useful for children older and more advanced in Mandarin. When they graduate from AMEA, they will learn about 3000 characters.
1 hr Class Times:
4:00-5:00pm Mon-Fri
1:30-2:30pm Saturday
Activities include:
- Role play
- Conversation practice
- Mandarin book reading
- Chinese writing
- Structured games
Key Skills Learned:
- Chinese writing
- Daily Mandarin conversation.
- Simple Mandarin reading
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Please Note: A free trial class can only be a 1-hour class or a Baby Class - not a 3-hour class.
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