This course is for...
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children who understand basic words/phrases in Mandarin and want to improve their speaking skills.
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you who want to help your child develope interest and motivation in learning Mandarin.
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you who wish to encourage your child to speak Mandarin in his/her daily life.
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you who would like your child to experience play-based Mandarin courses.
Class Dates & Time
Class dates:
2/7, 2/14, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23
Time: Saturdays, 12:30 - 14:00
Location: Drottning Kristinas väg 34A, 11428 Stockholm
Number of students: 10
Note:
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Sport holiday: No classes during week 8 & 9
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Easter holiday: No classes during week 14 & 15
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Labor Day: No class during week 18
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Ascension Day: No class during week 20
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Materials fee: Due to the global rise in costs, a partial fee for course materials will be charged
Content & Themes
Content: Songs, DIY crafts, sensory play activities, storybooks
Themes:
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Basic Chinese characters
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Exploring colours & art
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Stimulating senses & science experiments
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Everyday items
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Daily activities
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Dancing, singing & yoga
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Story time!
Textbook:
Hello Huayu! Book 2
Why Us?
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The class is in a small group, so that your child has more opportunities to interact with the other children and the teacher in Mandarin.
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It is child-centered learning. The course content is based on children's personality and interest.
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Our teaching philosophy is inspired by a Monterssori approach and an Orff approach. Your child does not only learn Mandarin, but also developes motor skills, problems solving abilities and builds self-confidence.
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The teacher incooperates sensory play and a STEM/STEAM approach to education in the classroom. Your child not only learns the language, but also developes his/her creativity.
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Children love to play. Through sensory play activities with our excellent teacher your child will improve their language as well as their attention abilities.
Our teacher
Tizzy
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Over 15 years of experience in teaching Mandarin
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Skilled in teaching Mandarin to both bilingual and non-Mandarin-speaking children, teens and adults
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Certified teacher of Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan
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MA in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
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Lecturer at the Department of Chinese at Stockholm University
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Nominated for "The Award for Good Teaching" at Stockholm University
Hi, I am Tizzy!
Every child learns differently, so course design and content should be child-centered. The teacher's main task is to assist the students in their learning.
I think the first impression of Mandarin class is very important for children. When children have fun learning Mandarin at an early stage, they will develop a habit of using the language actively. If the momeories of learning Mandarin are positive for children, the learning journey can be longer.
Children explore and learn through play. In Mandarin classes, they need professional teachers to integrate activities and games into the learning process. Even within a limited time frame, children can attain efficient language learning if the teacher helps them learn Mandarin naturally.
FAQ – Understanding Our Teaching Approach
1. Why are there hands-on activities and crafts? Is my child really learning Mandarin?
Yes. For young children, language is acquired through meaningful interaction rather than sitting and listening passively.
Songs, picture books, movement activities, and hands-on projects are all tools that allow children to hear, understand, and use Mandarin in context.
Crafts and play are not the goal—they are the medium for language input and output.
2. It looks more like play than learning. Where is the Mandarin learning?
Young children’s language learning can be observed through:
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Following teacher instructions in Mandarin
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Responding in Mandarin, either verbally or through actions
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Beginning to use Mandarin words and phrases naturally
These outcomes may not resemble traditional classroom learning, but they form the most crucial foundations for language development.
3. If I want my child to sit still or read along, is this course suitable?
No. This course is not a traditional, academic-style Mandarin program. Writing or repetition is not the main focus.
If you expect a textbook-centered Mandarin course, we recommend finding a program that better aligns with your expectations.
4. Will the teachers really use Mandarin throughout the class?
Yes. Mandarin is the primary language of instruction and interaction, supported by gestures, real objects, and contextual cues to aid comprehension.
We also provide regular updates and photos to parents to ensure transparency.
Important Reminder for Parents
The course is suitable for families who:
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Accept play-based language acquisition for young children
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Value listening and speaking skills over visible academic results
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Understand that young children learn differently from adults
If these principles do not match your expectations, please consider carefully before enrolling.
Illness & Makeup Lessons
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If your child misses three classes due to illness, an extra class can be arranged by the teacher after the course ends. (The time and the type of the makeup lesson will depend on your child’s learning situation.)
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If half of the children call in sick on the same day, the class will be postponed and will be held at a later date.
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If your child needs to call in sick, please inform the school at least two hours before the class starts.
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In the event of force majeure, the school will arrange a makeup class at a later date.
Registration Guidelines, Course Transfer & Refund Policy
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The registration should be completed before the course starts.
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If the number of enrolled students does not reach the minimum quota, the school reserves the right to merge classes.
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The fee is not refundable after registration.
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If you are unable to attend the course after registering and paying the fee, you may transfer the course to another person.
Group discount : Register with a new friend for any course and get a 10% discount (Discount code: group)
Family discount : If two family members register for any Mandarin courses, there is a discount of 10% (Discount code: family)
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You can only choose one type of discounts for your course. 2. Each discount is single use. 3. The discounts are only valid for the One-Time Payment. 4.The school has the right to edit or terminate the discounts.
Choose Your Pricing Plan
Please read through the course information, Illness & Makeup Lessons, Registration & Refund Policy
before registering for the course.
Important Parent Declaration / Acknowledgment
Before joining the waitlist, parents must confirm the following:
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I understand that this course is play- and hands-on based, and that my child will learn Mandarin primarily through interaction, songs, movement, and hands-on activities, rather than traditional textbook-style teaching.
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I am aware that writing and repetition are not the main focus of this course, and that it is not a traditional academic-style Mandarin program.
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I understand that my child’s language development may occur in ways that do not resemble traditional classroom learning, but that these are essential foundations for language acquisition.
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I acknowledge that the teachers will use Mandarin as the primary language throughout the class, supported by gestures, real objects, and contextual cues to aid understanding.
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I accept that this course is best suited for children who:
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Learn through play and hands-on activities
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Focus on listening and speaking rather than visible academic results
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Learn in ways that differ from adult learning
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