Chinese Lessons for Heritage Learners

Learning Chinese as a heritage student differs significantly from learning Chinese without any prior Chinese background. In our Chinese courses designed for heritage learners, our instructors are highly attuned to the unique challenges that heritage learners may encounter. These limitations include:

Pronunciation: Receive language input from family or community environment, so may be influenced by dialects or accents, resulting in inaccurate pronunciation or a heavy accent.

Vocabulary and grammar: May use less formal vocabulary and grammar structures because language input primarily comes from family or community environment, which may not provide sufficient standard Chinese input.

Cultural differences: Have cultural differences with standard Chinese, which may affect  Chinese thinking and expression abilities. For example, in etiquette, social interaction and expression, logical thinking and cultural background, this may affect performance in Chinese oral communication.

Language conversion: Frequently switch between Chinese and mother tongue, which may affect Chinese thinking and expression abilities.

Our professional teachers will meet your specific needs in the following ways:

Personalized teaching plan: Our teachers will develop a personalized teaching plan based on your Chinese proficiency, language skills, and learning goals to ensure that you have the most suitable learning experience. Provide standard Chinese input, enhance cultural understanding, emphasize formal vocabulary and grammar structures, encourage students to think and express themselves in a Chinese environment, etc., to help heritage learners improve their Chinese thinking and expression abilities.

Emphasis on reading and writing skills: Heritage language learners commonly encounter challenges related to limited reading and writing proficiency, which can be attributed to their relatively limited exposure to language input and output opportunities. Our course will focus on improving these skills.

Cultural understanding: In addition to language skills, our course will also include content related to Chinese culture to help heritage learners better understand and appreciate Chinese culture.

Learning resources: We will provide students with rich learning resources, including textbooks, courseware, workbooks, recordings, and videos, to help them better master language skills.

Regular assessment and feedback: Our teachers will regularly assess students and provide targeted feedback. This will help students identify their strengths and areas for improvement and adjust their learning strategies to achieve better learning outcomes.

Cultural activities: We will regularly organize cultural activities related to Chinese culture, such as Chinese New Year celebrations, mooncake making during the Mid-Autumn Festival, calligraphy and painting, etc., so that students can better understand and appreciate Chinese culture and improve their language skills through practice.

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Our learning is different from traditional language learning in a number of ways. Firstly, we use technology to enhance the learning experience and provide personalized learning paths for each student. Secondly, our focus is not just on language proficiency, but also on cultural understanding and practical application of the language.Thirdly, we place a strong emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills, as well as reading and writing.Additionally, we incorporate modern teaching methods and materials, such as multimedia resources and interactive exercises.Finally, our courses are designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing students to learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule.
We provide a wealth of Chinese teaching materials and learning resources, including but not limited to textbooks, workbooks, listening materials, reading materials, video courses, and online courses.Our teaching materials and resources are carefully selected and designed to meet the learning needs and goals of different learners. At the same time, our teachers will provide personalized teaching and guidance based on the learning characteristics and needs of students to ensure that students can learn and master Chinese language efficiently.
Our teaching methodology is centered around our students and their individual learning objectives.We provide personalized learning plans, innovative and flexible teaching materials and methods, and strive to make learning Chinese a joyful and enjoyable experience.Our approach is designed to engage students and foster a deep understanding of the Chinese language, culture, and customs. We believe that learning should be fun and meaningful, and we work hard to ensure that every student enjoys their Chinese language learning journey with us.
Certainly, we offer a complimentary 30 - minute trial lesson for you to experience our services before committing to a purchase.This will allow you to gain a better understanding of our qualified tutors, innovative teaching methods, comprehensive class materials, and more.We are committed to providing you with the highest level of service and ensuring your satisfaction with our courses.
Thank you for choosing Chinese Learning for your language learning needs.If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please do so at least 4 hours ahead of time. To request a cancellation, please send an email to ivy.wang @chineselearning.com or service @chineselearning.com.We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and we look forward to providing you with the best learning experience possible."
Yes, our website offers courses in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters. You can choose the character set that you want to learn based on your personal preference or learning goals.Our courses are designed to accommodate learners of all levels and backgrounds, so whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, we have resources that can help you improve your Chinese language skills.