1500+ Common Parenting Phrases in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese
I've been learning Mandarin with my kids, and this helpful phrasebook has 1500+ common Chinese parenting phrases!
7 Natural Ways to Improve Communication Skills Through Play
Play is the most natural way for children to learn. These tips show how to improve communication skills through everyday play.
5 Non-Academic Chinese and Korean Classes That Focus on Speaking
Chinese and Korean classes don't require a desk. The minority language can be optimized for kids with music, art, dance, sports, and cooking.
How A Dictation Journal Improves Speaking, Reading, and Writing (VIDEO)
A dictation journal is an effective strategy that helps children focus on expressing thoughts clearly while a teacher models proper writing.
35+ Fun, Easy Chinese Activities (Listening Speaking, Reading, Writing)
Learning Chinese at home? These low-prep Chinese learning activities help kids of many ages improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills!
12 Fun Car Games for Bilingual Kids to Use the Minority Language
Long road trips can be fun and educational with car games for bilingual kids! These 12 ideas encourage children to speak the minority language!
5 Ways My Child and I Learn Chinese from Audiobooks
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!
Auntie’s Advice on Accents: Be Patient, and Take the Time to Listen
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
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.
3+ Chinese and Korean Online Tutoring Programs for Children and Adults
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 Language Teacher for Your Child
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
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?
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?
What is the best way to teach kids grammar? The answer is simple: conversations with fluent speakers and high quality children's literature!
Transitioning from Dominant to Minority Language
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
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!