The best way for a kid to learn a foreign language is to create an environment in which the child can hear dialogues used in real situations. For children living outside China, it is obviously difficult. A proven way to simulate the environment is to play Chinese cartoons or movies. We have put several movies […]
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Many of the Chinese characters have two parts. If you know the meaning of each part, it is easier to memorize the symbol. Here is a simple song of the “spelling” of some Chinese symbols you might find interesting and helpful. 拼字歌 pīn zì gē 左边木字右边几，我来造架大飞机 机机 zuǒ biān mù zì yòu biān jǐ, wǒ
If you want to know more about Nezha, 哪吒(Nézhā), and his stories, this animation could satisfy your curiosity.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes is a classical story by Hans Christian Andersen. The Emperor loved new clothes so much that he had to change into new clothes everyday. He hired two tailors who promised him the finest suit made from a fabric which is invisible for people who are either not suitable for their positions
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Chinese is not easy. Here are some sentences made by students which do not convey the meaning of the words they were asked to use. If you understand Chinese well, they are for you to laugh. Have a good day! 1.难过 学生：我家门前有条水沟很难过。 老师批语：我更难过。 2.天真 学生：夏天真热。 老师：我一头汗。 3.皱纹 学生：爸爸的D上有皱纹。 老师：请在蛋前加上个脸字。 4.况且 学生：一列火车经过，况且况且况且。 老师：碾死我算了。 hahaha
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There is an army from 2000 years ago in China. Warriors, horses, wagons are still presenting an impressive, powerful and noble army in Xi’an, China. Terracotta Warriors, the unique complex hosting more than 6000 soldiers. If you have chance visiting China, this is one of the must-to-see places!
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Jasmin flowers are beloved flowers in China. It is not only the look of the flowers but also their fragrance thrill Chinese people. There is a famous folk song in China with the title of “A Jasmine Flower”. Here I would love to introduce the song. The singer is Zuying Song who is a highly
A naughty gorilla steals the keys from the sleeping zoo keeper. It frees all the animals from their cages and follows, together with others, the zoo keeper to his house and spends one night in his house. A very simple book with only a few different words, the vivid pictures tell the story. The zoo
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Today I want to continue with our picture books in Chinese exploration. Today’s book is “Happy Birthday, Moon” (月亮生日快乐) by Frank Asch. When a bear finds out that the moon shares same birthday as his, he bought the moon a hat as a gift. This is a book which will bring you a feeling of
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I was excited to have found the animated version of Swimmy （小墨鱼） in Chinese! Swimmy, one of the famous picture books by Leo Lionni, tells a story of a little black fish uses his creativity to help a school of frightened fish to form a group to outsmart other big fish in the ocean. A
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This song tells relationship among Chinese family members. The words are very simple, but direct enough for children to master the terms easily. 爸爸的爸爸叫什么？ bàbà de bàbà jiào shénmé? What to call Daddy’s Dad? 爸爸的爸爸叫爷爷。 bàbà de bàbà jiào yéye Daddy’s Dad is called Yeye. 爸爸的妈妈叫什么？ bàbà de māma jiào shénmé? What to call Daddy’s
I had a lovely talk with a good friend of mine living in Singapore. Chinese teaching and how to inspire kids to keep the interest in learning Chinese was one of the topics. She told me that although English and Chinese are both official languages in Singapore, children and parents pay more attention to English
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