Bilingual Chinese & Korean Listening & Speaking Skills Archives • CHALK Academy

Auntie’s Advice on Accents: Be Patient, and Take the Time to Listen

By Betty Choi
September 17, 2019

I asked Auntie if my Chinese accent is improving. She replied in accented English: "I understand what you say. Just like you understand my English, even though this is the best I can do."

20+ Ways to Get Your Kids to Speak Chinese

By Betty Choi
August 6, 2019

Many parents struggle to get their kids to use the minority language. Here are over 20 effective strategies that can get our kids to speak Chinese.

5 Ways My Child and I Learn Chinese from Audiobooks

By Betty Choi
August 2, 2019

Chinese audiobooks have significantly improved our Chinese speaking and reading skills. Here are tips on how to choose and use audiobooks to boost fluency and literacy!

3+ Chinese and Korean Online Tutoring Programs for Children and Adults

By Betty Choi
July 1, 2019

If you live in a non-diverse town, online Chinese or Korean tutoring programs can help children and adolescents to learn and practice language.

10+ Ways to Find a Foreign Language Teacher for Your Child

By Betty Choi
May 23, 2019

Finding a foreign language teacher for a child can be challenging. Here are 10+ ways to find the right person to teach your child foreign language!

5 Strategies That Encourage A Child to Love and Speak the Minority Language

By Betty Choi
November 7, 2018

How do you encourage a child to love and speak the minority language? A Singaporean-Italian parent of trilingual children shares her heartfelt advice and personal experience.

Which Communication Skill is Most Important?

By Betty Choi
October 17, 2018

Which language skill is most important? The priority should always be 看听 (look, listen) followed by 说读写 (speak, read, write).

How to Teach Kids Grammar: Which Resource is the Best?

By Betty Choi
September 26, 2018

What is the best way to teach kids grammar? The answer is simple: conversations with fluent speakers and high quality children's literature!

How To Get Your Child To Speak the Minority Language

By Betty Choi
July 30, 2018

How to get kids to speak the minority language? Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide for creating a positive, prepared environment that encourages the minority language at home!

Teach Your Child a Second Language at Home with 5 Key Steps

By Betty Choi
March 8, 2018

How to teach a child a second language at home? How to raise bilingual or multilingual kids? Here are 5 key steps with a printable action plan!