Choose the experts in Children Learn Chinese for the following reasons:

• We are passionate about children learning Chinese young. We provide free advice. We always learn from speaking to interested parents and schools.
• We are an organization with a mix of Western and Chinese people - we understand both cultures and use that understanding to make our children Asia literate global citizens.
• We have an amazing team of people working with us and in partnership with us. We pull on talent, expertise and knowledge from many places.
• Our qualified and skilled bi-cultural and bi-lingual tutors move seamlessly between the West and East.
• With Mandarama, we work with the hottest young talent in the creative digital sector to create innovation that works
• Bamboo is managed by passionate and skilled people who value efficiency and great customer service.
• Our tutors and customers are loyal to us. We are the preferred employers of established Chinese tutors. Our customers refer us to others.

Our approach to learning:

• Makes the most of the rhythmic, sing-song elements of Mandarin Chinese
• Introduces tones early and emphasizes pronunciation, given this is what is so difficult to master when older and what is so easy for young children to pick up
• Integrates culture
  • Chinese has no tenses, so context matters.
  • Language is a function of culture and vice-versa
  • Culture is interesting and fun - especially given the tremendous Chinese heritage
• Builds a bridge between West and East in terms of
  • A Western approach to learning
  • A commitment to the Chinese language
  • Tutors who are Westernised AND experienced and qualified in teaching Chinese
• Is innovative -we
  • integrate modern technology such as pod-casting
  • make use of different learning styles - e.g. learning by doing through Tai Chi and Chinese Art
  • are constantly improving what we do and how we do it