Mandarin Immersion Program – Developing (Fiske Fall 2026)

Description

Our Weekday Mandarin Immersion After School Program provides students with a language-rich environment that strengthens their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Through stories, games, projects, and guided interaction, students learn Mandarin in a natural, engaging, and meaningful way.

The program is open to all students who wish to enhance their Chinese language abilities. With consistent exposure and active language use, students build confidence and develop real fluency over time. Our warm and encouraging classroom environment helps learners move beyond understanding to truly using Mandarin with ease.

For families seeking a more structured and leveled progression in reading and writing, we recommend pairing this program with our Friday and Saturday leveled Mandarin classes.

Immersion – Developing (For continuing Mandarin learners)

Prerequisites: This course is designed for

• Grade 1 and up students who have learned Pinyin
• Students who can read and write basic Chinese
• Students with prior Mandarin learning experience who are ready for extended language use

Course Overview

The Developing level supports students who already have foundational literacy and are ready to expand their skills. The course uses age‑appropriate content and teaching methods that encourage students to apply Mandarin in meaningful and purposeful ways. Instruction focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and expressing ideas with increasing depth and accuracy.

Classes follow a topic‑based, project‑led structure. Students participate in a wide range of activities—story writing, story retelling, reading tasks, discussions, debates, and collaborative projects. These activities help students see Mandarin as a useful language they can use to communicate, create, and express themselves in daily life.

Learning Goals: Students will

• Continued Pinyin practice to support accurate reading and pronunciation
• Expand vocabulary and sentence structures
• Strengthen reading fluency and comprehension
• Develop writing skills through stories, journals, and project tasks
• Practice speaking through discussions, presentations, and debates
• Apply Mandarin in real‑world and academic contexts
• Build confidence using Mandarin as a tool for communication and expression

For families seeking a more structured and leveled progression in reading and writing, we recommend pairing this program with our Friday and Saturday leveled Mandarin classes.