The classes include Traditional Mandarin Chinese with phonetics (Zhuyin), Simplified Mandarin Chinese with Pinyin, Cantonese classes, Mandarin Conversation Class,
Level 1 (HL1)
Level 2 (HL2)
The Pinyin class centers on teaching early elementary schoolers Pinyin phonetic system. Students will learn how to pronounce sounds/words with Pinyin and to write out each sound phonetically using Pinyin in an engaging learning environment with both indoor and outdoor activities/lessons.Level 1 (HL1)
Simplified Chinese level 1 is the first class in which students learn to recognize and to write simplified Chinese characters after they have mastered Pinyin in the previous year. Students start with Chinese characters which have fewer strokes but in context and gradually move on to characters with more complicated strokes. The vocabulary words are supported with Pinyin for pronunciation purpose.Level 2 (HL2)
Traditional Chinese level 1 is the first class in which students learn to recognize and to write traditional Chinese characters after they have mastered Zhuyin in the previous year. Students start with Chinese characters that have fewer strokes but in context and gradually move on to characters with more complicated strokes. The vocabulary words are supported with Zhuyin for pronunciation purpose.
Level 2 (L2) is a continuation of L1. Students continue to deepen their skills in reading comprehension and writing traditional Chinese characters supported by Zhuyin phonetic system in addition to learning Chinese culture.
Level 3 (L3) is a continuation of HL2 and L2. Students continue to deepen their skills in reading comprehension and writing simplified Chinese characters or traditional Chinese characters with Pinyin or Zhuyin whichever the student prefers in addition to learning Chinese culture.
Level 4 (L4) is a continuation of L3. Students continue to deepen their skills in reading comprehension and writing simplified Chinese characters or traditional Chinese characters with Pinyin or Zhuyin whichever the student prefers in addition to learning Chinese culture.
Level 4AP (L4AP) L4AP reviews the material in Meizhou Chinese 4 and emphasizes using the Chinese learned in L1-4 in a practical way. Students will practice speaking, listening, writing, and typing in a style that helps prepare students for the Chinese AP exam. Oral cultural presentations will be prepared and given. Idioms will be learned and used. Students will read sample e-mail and craft responses to them. Students will use class time to prepare written stories based on pictures and type these stories up for homework. In this way, the material already learned will be further reinforced through practical use. This is also great preparation for future AP Chinese exam takers. This class is a good supplement for middle and high school students currently enrolled in Chinese 2 at school.
Level 5AP (L5AP) L5AP reviews the material in Meizhou Chinese 5 and emphasizes using the Chinese learned in L1-5 in a practical way. Students will practice speaking, listening, writing, and typing in a style that helps prepare students for the Chinese AP exam. Oral cultural presentations will be prepared and given. Idioms will be learned and used. Students will read sample e-mail and craft responses to them. Students will use class time to prepare written stories based on pictures and type these stories up for homework. In this way, the material already learned will be further reinforced through practical use. This is also great preparation for future AP Chinese exam takers. Textbook used will be Meizhou Chinese 5, which students should already have, and Meizhou Chinese SAT & AP Test Preparation Level 5. This class is a good supplement for middle and high school students currently enrolled in Chinese 2 & 3 at school.
The Advanced Class is intended for students who have mastered Meizhou Chinese levels 1-6. Textbooks used will include Integrated Chinese 3, Meizhou Chinese SAT & AP Test Preparation Level 7, and Barron’s AP Chinese Language & Culture. This is good preparation for eighth graders who hope to test into Chinese 4 in high school and also good practice for high school students preparing for the Chinese AP Exam. The teacher will guide students in preparing and giving oral cultural presentations that are required on the AP text. Students will also become adept at using Chinese idioms in their speaking and writing. Under teacher guidance, students will read sample e-mails and craft responses to them and prepare written stories based on pictures in AP exam style.
Experienced and loving teachers are always wanted to support our great Chinese learning environment!
If you are fluent in Zhuyin (traditional) or Pinyin (simplified), and are passionate about working with others in promoting the language and cultures, please send your resume to:
South Bay Chinese School — 南灣中文學校
Location : 27118 Silver Spur Road, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274
Phone: (310) 780-0222