Austin's Y1-6 Chinese Enrichment combines systematic learning with engaging, interactive classrooms, helping children learn through play and play through learning.
The curriculum develops skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding through a dynamic blend of Game-Based Learning, Interactive Learning, and Kinesthetic Learning.
Every class is lively and immersive, allowing students to explore the charm of traditional Chinese culture while building genuine interest and confidence in the language!
A dynamic blend of Game-Based, Interactive, and Kinesthetic Learning gets students truly moving and engaged—making Chinese fun, active, and memorable!
“Character Bomb”: Say the correct character before the countdown ends—or the “bomb” explodes! A fun way to build quick recall. “Frozen Vegetables”: A time-based memory challenge to recall as many characters as possible—boosts urgency and retention. “Rhythm Master”: Chant tones to music rhythmically—an enjoyable way to internalize the four tones of Mandarin.
“Simulated Restaurant”: Students take on roles as restaurant staff and customers to practice real-life communication in Chinese. “Festival Activities”: Experience Chinese cultural festivals in class, with immersive language and cultural learning.
“One Stroke at a Time”: Teams take turns writing characters—great for handwriting practice and building collaboration. “Character Relay” / “Character Builder” / “Word Train”: Team-based word-building games that grow vocabulary through fun competition.
“My Body Can Write”: Use your head, hands, or feet to “write” characters in the air—strengthens visual memory. “Fly Swatter”: Students listen to words and slap the matching image on the screen—enhances listening and word recognition. “Character Whack-a-Mole”: Identify and pronounce pinyin as characters pop up—trains reaction speed and phonetic recognition.
“Draw & Guess”: Use imagination to draw characters based on descriptions—builds both creativity and expression. “Werewolf Game – Chinese Edition” & “Who’s the Spy – Chinese Version”: Strategic gameplay requiring vocabulary use and verbal reasoning—enhances expressive language and social interaction. “Visit the Three Parks” & “I Have, You Don’t”: Festival-themed activity sets based on students’ real-life experiences—deepens cultural understanding through personalized engagement.
Structured into Foundation → Intermediate → Advanced levels, the course is precisely tailored to suit different stages of learning, gradually building listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Utilises a spiral progression approach, with key concepts regularly revisited to ensure deep understanding and long-term retention. Aligned with the expectations of VCE Chinese, IB Chinese, and HSK, laying a strong foundation for advanced Chinese studies in later years.
Comprehensive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing—making Chinese a truly usable second language. Diverse reading materials including picture books, stories, science texts, and current affairs to build vocabulary and strengthen reading comprehension. Structured writing progression: from picture-based sentence building → sentence combinations → full paragraph writing—steadily improving writing skills step by step.
Custom-designed textbooks and a vast question bank make after-class revision easier and more effective. Smart error-tracking system accurately logs common mistakes, allowing targeted improvement. Regular assessments with detailed feedback reports help track progress clearly and identify areas for improvement.
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