sdobis Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am looking for a good Mandarin curriculum for a beginner 11 year old eager student and beginner mom. I am fairly good at picking up languages, and I understand the tones of Chinese. I want something that uses Pinyin, and I prefer simplified over traditional. We cannot afford a regular tutor, but do have a native Chinese friend who we see on occasion who could help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My suggestions would be Better Chinese or Ni Hao Chinese. We have used both and both have programs that are perfect for middle school age beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I went to a chinese christian church once and they offered it there. Perhaaps there's one near you? I hope you find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 sdobis, how is this going for you? My ds has requested to learn Chinese. I tried in high school and I just couldn't do the inflections. My ds will be 7 when he starts. So, I was thinking Little Pim, some songs on you tube and mango language which is free I think. They offer a class at the rec, but I'm going to try this before I invest in that much money. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 sdobis, how is this going for you? My ds has requested to learn Chinese. I tried in high school and I just couldn't do the inflections. My ds will be 7 when he starts. So, I was thinking Little Pim, some songs on you tube and mango language which is free I think. They offer a class at the rec, but I'm going to try this before I invest in that much money. What do you think? I think that getting help from a native speaker at the beginning is key. You don't want to learn with the wrong tones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I think that getting help from a native speaker at the beginning is key. You don't want to learn with the wrong tones. You are right. He didn't like Little Pim anyhow. He would love a class setting. :) Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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