Language Tutoring

For students who are new to Mandarin or French and learning their first words.

• Focus Areas:

  • Common greetings and introductions (“Hello,” “My name is...”)

  • Basic vocabulary: numbers, colors, family, classroom objects

  • Repeating simple phrases and practicing clear pronunciation

  • Songs, visuals, and games for vocabulary recall

• Learning Approach:
  Interactive, play-based learning with a focus on listening and speaking through visuals and repetition.

• Sample Activities:

  • Matching games (word to picture)

  • Mini skits (e.g., saying hello to a friend)

  • Singing simple songs and identifying items on screen

• Goal:
  Build comfort with the sounds and rhythm of the language, introduce basic words and phrases, and spark interest in speaking and listening.

For students who can understand or say basic words and are ready to form simple sentences.

• Focus Areas:

  • Everyday conversations (asking questions, giving answers)

  • Expanding vocabulary (foods, places, hobbies, weather)

  • Reading short sentences or simple dialogues

  • Writing short sentences and identifying sentence structure

• Learning Approach:
  Conversation-based learning, vocabulary building through themed units, and guided reading and writing activities.

• Sample Activities:

  • Roleplay (e.g., ordering food at a café, describing the weather)

  • Listening comprehension with short audio clips

  • Sentence building with word cards

• Goal:
  Strengthen oral fluency and comprehension, support schoolwork, and help students begin expressing themselves independently in both writing and speech.

For students who can carry a conversation and are ready to deepen grammar, fluency, and cultural understanding.

• Focus Areas:

  • Conversational fluency and pronunciation refinement

  • Reading and interpreting short paragraphs and basic stories

  • Writing full sentences and simple paragraphs

  • Introduction to grammar rules, tenses, and sentence structure

  • Exploring culture, idioms, and common expressions

• Learning Approach:
  Small group discussions, topic-based conversation, light grammar instruction, and written practice.

• Sample Activities:

  • Reading and responding to a short dialogue

  • Storytelling from picture sequences

  • Writing a paragraph about family, school, or daily routine

  • Comparing cultural customs in Mandarin-speaking or French-speaking regions

• Goal:
  Build real-life communication skills, support students preparing for immersion programs or school assessments, and give learners the tools to speak, read, and write with confidence.