Basic auditory recognition of the four Mandarin tones, Pinyin phonetics, and high-frequency vocabulary. Targets comprehension of common greetings, numbers, and simple daily interactions.
A sequence focused on leveraging digital translation tools for language self-assessment and speech improvement. Students learn to use Google Translate not just for translation, but as a 'mirror' for their own pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.
A comprehensive program for teaching phonological awareness to secondary ELLs, focusing on multisyllabic academic vocabulary and phoneme manipulation.
A foundational listening sequence for beginner Mandarin students, focusing on phonemic awareness, tone discrimination, and Pinyin transcription. Students progress from basic initials and finals to complex tone sandhi rules and full-word dictation.
A high-energy Mandarin Chinese sequence for Pre-K students using the Total Physical Response (TPR) method. Students learn to respond to physical commands and action verbs through games and movement, building direct meaning without translation.
A foundational Mandarin Chinese sequence for Pre-K students focused on identifying family members. Students learn vocabulary for parents, siblings, and grandparents through interactive games, songs, and visual inquiry.
A physical and auditory introduction to the four Mandarin tones for Pre-K learners, using movement, animal analogies, and games to make pitch concrete.
