Articles for helping kids learn about china culture

Now that you’ve decided to take up  Chinese studying  I’m sure you’ve encountered this: “Woah so brave, such a difficult language, you know I’d love to speak another language, but…” Good motivation am I right… This kind of response can put off most learners before they even start. But still you’ve decided to take the plunge and start learning Chinese. Only to discover there is so much information out there! We call this information overload. There’s so much ‘advice’ online for the best apps, the best language, the best way to learn a new language that you might not even know where to start! That’s why we’ve taken the opportunity to spend today’s article focusing on the most frequently asked questions in regards to Chinese learning. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog you will have noticed that we have already written extensively on these topics. To save you from having to read so many articles, we’ve consolidated it all into one. But don’t worry, we’ve linked it t...

Rapid advancements in information technology lead to rapid increase in adoption of mobile technology for language teaching and learning. Mobile Assisted Language Learning provides easy access for any learner without the constraints of both place and time. Numerous apps have been developed and utilized by people to learn  languages free. Besides, these apps are available free of cost. So one must take advantage of this freely available source of learning languages free. Here I will briefly describe some free language learning sources. One of the most effective and popular tools for online learning is “Duolingo”. It is available free of cost. It is very user-friendly app. It offers 11 completed language courses for English speakers and two beta languages. Duolingo also includes language courses for speakers of languages other than English. The learning tasks at Duolingo are pleasantly presented and cleverly gamified. Virtual rewards for reaching certain milestone makes it more enga...

Perhaps, you have seen a lot of people learn other languages or you have read several articles that enjoin you to learn another language and you wonder why learning another language is so important. Or maybe, you ask questions like; ‘What do I stand to gain from learning another language?’ ‘What value will the foreign language add to my life?’ ‘Does it help my thinking or is it really only about communication ?’ The following will tell you more about what you about the benefits of learning another language. When you learn another language, you will gain insights into a different culture which will allow you to be more flexible and appreciative of other ways of doing and looking at things. Of course, you can still learn about other cultures, but language learning really allows for a more immersive experience because most cultural traditions are tied to their language. Also, another phenomenal benefit of learning a second language for your Children is that you will be able to make...

No matter where we live in the world there’s one thing we all endure on our way to work… commutes. Although Beijing has convenient and cheap transportation links it can get extremely crowded during rush hour. Thankfully shared bikes have made commutes easier in Chinese cities. The two most popular shared bike apps (ofo and mobike) offer virtually free rides to app users at 0.5 mao per 30 minutes of riding, that’s less than $1. If you ride less than 30 minutes you don’t pay! Before setting off on your adventure, just swipe the QR code on your phone and watch as the bike unlocks itself. Best of all unlike typical bike sharing initiatives around the world , these can be found virtually anywhere in the city and do not need to be returned to their original location. Regrettably, this has led to it’s own set of problems, as people will discard bikes anywhere, sometimes even in indescribable piles. But this hasn’t stopped their popularity, some people have even...

In spite of the fact that they share the greater part of a composition writing framework, these are in truth unique languages. On the off chance that you just comprehend one, you can't as a matter, of course, comprehend the other, however, you might have the capacity to understand the other one in a written frame. These facts both point towards a similar pattern, the utilization of Mandarin is developing at an incredibly quick rate. Right off the bat, this is on account of Mandarin is the language of direction in the education framework crosswise over China. Mandarin chinese learning  with professional mandarin chinese courses from Lingo Bus that specializes in kids education. The official language is Mandarin Chinese, based on the tongue of the ethnic group the Han, originally from the North. This language depends on a Mandarin variety talked during the Manchu dynasty in Beijing. Afterward, this language was received as the official language for the People's Republ...

Teach kids to learn Chinese with  online platform Lingo Bus is really interesting. ‘ Food is what brings us together ’ (not music), look at social media or even at the social events in our lives, they all have something in common, food. In U.K., eating out is very expensive and thought of as unhealthy. Nevertheless, every week as a family we had a Sunday takeaway night ritual. People would take turns each week deciding what to eat and then share the food as family. In China there isn’t really a concept of ‘takeaway night’, as almost  everyday you will order takeaway food , especially at work or at school. Although there are always plenty of restaurant and canteen choices available  they tend to be overcrowded and have long waiting lines, by the time you get a seat and are ready to order food you have to be back at work! Food ordering has  become a multi billion industry , it’s hard to get away from it. Especially if you think about savings, wit...

There's no denying that Chinese culture is very different to that of the west. Just like learning other languages,  learning Mandarin Chinese requires the knowledge of Chinese culture. No matter how much we try to explain it, sometimes the best way to introduce culture is through images. After all, seeing is believing! Using picture books is a great way to support Chinese language learning in young learners, so below you can find some popular titles. Red Is a Dragon: A Book of Colors by Roseanne Thong, Grace Lin This book is a mix of rhyming poems and illustrations that can only be described as culturally authentic. The story follows a girl as she discovers colors that are used as a way to introduce different aspects of Chinese culture. Readers are introduced to culturally important objects, since they may be unfamiliar with these words there is a useful glossary at the end of the book. The book also includes crafts and activities that children can create after reading...

This doesn’t come as a surprise, even as an adult I dislike doing things I consider boring, then they simply become a chore that I avoid as long as possible. An attitude that is not useful when learning a second language! Learn chinese for kids requires blood, sweat, and tears. Without interest as a fuel, many students burn out their determination and refuse to study a second language. The students in the survey suggested ways to make language learning more interesting. It’s not surprising that 29% would prefer classes to be more interactive, and 27% would like to be able to use technology or APPS in their language learning. With the advances in educational technology, students don’t have to be classroom-boundary longer. Technology has given parents and students the freedom to seek out better educational resources. A thoughtfully designed APP can inspire children and offer interactive classes that capture the student’s imagination and in turn motivates them to study. Confidence...

Whether your child is learning Chinese, French, German, or Spanish, there’s bound to be somewhere around town where your child can get some practice in. Take them to a Chinese restaurant and buy them their favorite dish – but only if they can place the order in Chinese! This creates both a challenge and a reward, two important parts of a successful lesson. You can take it a step further by putting yourself in the shoes of the clueless tourist, letting your child take the lead in helping you order a dish to your taste using their second language skills in Chinese learning center  . International grocery stores are also great places to get a bit of extra practice. Imported foods and beverages will usually have ingredient lists in the target language, and lucky for you, your child is there to help you make heads and tails of them. While you’re getting some grocery shopping done, they’re working on their food vocabulary. If you live in a city with a bustling international commun...

Chinese language learning is necessary for little kids.  Chinese realistic painting is often very colorful and with a lot of details, it involves first drawing a basic outline of the object with a thin brush in black and then meticulously coloring in the detail with specialized brushes. A famous example of this style is the painting from the Song dynasty by the artists Zhang Xuan called ‘Court ladies preparing newly woven silk’. It depicts an annual celebration where the court ladies would prepare silk, therefore opening a window to the past. See how all the court ladies are performing different tasks, and how each has been painted to express their individual character. Unlike realistic painting,ink-wash painting is based on one color, black calligraphy ink. These paintings are stunning in that details are added by having different shades of black. This is a great example of ink-wash technique done by Chen Rong is ‘nine dragons’, which plays on the Chines...