Transitioning to P1 is a thrilling and scary time for students. So, the right preparation is important to build your child’s confidence and decrease their anxiety! This is especially important for those dreading P1 Chinese. Check out this guide for [...]

With less than 3 months to go to PSLE, many students may feel at a lost for languages like Chinese. Long-term planning and short-term mugging are two very different strategies. However, hope is not lost! We are going to break [...]

Online learning, also known as distance learning or remote learning, is becoming more popular in Singapore. Even NUS and NTU have introduced distance learning courses, where students can conveniently attend classes online from their homes. And for a subject like [...]

It’s no secret that Chinese has become more important in today’s economic situation. However, our children’s attitudes have not changed much! Mandarin is still a major hurdle for our mostly English-speaking youth. Here are five reasons why, and tips on [...]

It’s a new year and time for new ways to learn the dreaded PSLE subject - Chinese. If you’re always testing your child, forcing them to read, and blindly memorising texts, stop before they detest Mandarin. Instead, look to these [...]

Chinese composition is 20% of the total grade for PSLE. Unlike Comprehension, this component relies entirely on the primary school child’s ability to write what they’re thinking...without prompts! Though it may seem overwhelming, you can score more easily when you [...]

Do your primary school children find learning Chinese characters difficult? I did. I can vividly remember my frustrations when I had to study for my 听写. Unlike English spelling, where I could attempt to phonetically spell a word, Chinese characters [...]

Often times, we read about bloggers who have bought and read Chinese books with their children, and who recommend these books on their blogs. However, don't you ever wonder what the child thinks of the book? Shouldn't a good book [...]

We know that children learn best when they are having fun. Here are 6 fun and cool ways that you can keep them learning & engaged in their Mandarin journey. 1. Reading Apps There are countless e-book apps on [...]