Hong Kong Institute of Languages - HK KIDZ Mandarin Courses

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Children are blessed with the amazing ability to acquire languages easily from a very young age. With professional, caring tutoring, an inspiring learning environment and appropriate opportunities to live the language, learning becomes a natural and rewarding experience.

It has long been recognised that young children make more rapid progress when they enjoy what they are doing: all our workshops and courses use specifically designed books and materials, fun-filled activities, rhymes, songs, stories, puppets, pretend-play toys, language development games, audio visual aids and multimedia tools to engage your child and promote interaction and communication.

Young children learn to communicate by listening and speaking: all our workshops and courses are oral and conversation-based, with an emphasis on the spoken language to encourage your child to speak as much as possible and become actively involved in each lesson.

At HK Kidz we strive to provide your child with the best education experience as possible.

We offer a variety of courses in Mandarin to suit all levels, needs, and objectives:

First Steps

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3 - 4 years old
A fun-filled, stimulating theme-based programme where little ones develop language skills naturally and spontaneously through listening, observing, exploring and experiencing the language in action. During this course, your child will: begin to develop communication skills at an age when he/she is particularly receptive and not afraid to make mistakes; discover vocabulary appropriate to his/her age group and his/her daily life; sing songs, read stories, use puppets, play games and participate in arts and crafts and other fun-filled activities, enjoying endless opportunities to repeat and re-use the new found language; become absorbed in the new language by working and playing together with his/her classmates in the new language. Lessons also incorporate an introduction to the Pin Yin phonetic system, as well as the learning of some simple Chinese characters. The aim is to cultivate a real interest in Chinese language and culture. Surely the best way to start learning a new language!

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3 - 4 years old

A fun-filled, stimulating theme-based programme where little ones develop language skills naturally and spontaneously through listening, observing, exploring and experiencing the language in action.

During this course, your child will:

begin to develop communication skills at an age when he/she is particularly receptive and not afraid to make mistakes;
discover vocabulary appropriate to his/her age group and his/her daily life;
sing songs, read stories, use puppets, play games and participate in arts and crafts and other fun-filled activities, enjoying endless opportunities to repeat and re-use the new found language;
become absorbed in the new language by working and playing together with his/her classmates in the new language.

Lessons also incorporate an introduction to the Pin Yin phonetic system, as well as the learning of some simple Chinese characters. The aim is to cultivate a real interest in Chinese language and culture.

Surely the best way to start learning a new language!

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Getting Ahead - Beginner & Improver Levels

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5 - 6 years old
Capitalising on young children's ability to learn, these exciting, stimulating courses are designed to develop communicative skills naturally and spontaneously. Language learning takes place in a fun, lively atmosphere that engages children's minds and spirits. During these courses, your child will: interact and establish confident communication skills at an age when he/she is particularly receptive; learn vocabulary appropriate to his/her age group and areas of interest related to his/her daily experiences; enjoy lots of opportunities to practise and assimilate the new language through fun-filled activities, songs, stories, language development games, etc. Lessons also incorporate the Pin Yin phonetic system, as well as the learning of some simple Chinese characters. The aim is to cultivate a real interest in Chinese language and culture, creating a positive and enjoyable experience, and inspiring a love of learning!

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5 - 6 years old

Capitalising on young children's ability to learn, these exciting, stimulating courses are designed to develop communicative skills naturally and spontaneously. Language learning takes place in a fun, lively atmosphere that engages children's minds and spirits.

During these courses, your child will:

interact and establish confident communication skills at an age when he/she is particularly receptive;
learn vocabulary appropriate to his/her age group and areas of interest related to his/her daily experiences;
enjoy lots of opportunities to practise and assimilate the new language through fun-filled activities, songs, stories, language development games, etc.

Lessons also incorporate the Pin Yin phonetic system, as well as the learning of some simple Chinese characters.

The aim is to cultivate a real interest in Chinese language and culture, creating a positive and enjoyable experience, and inspiring a love of learning!

Schedule Tuition Fees

Pin Yin in Action

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^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}
5 - 6 years old	Once weekly x 1.5 hours 2 - 5 times weekly during school holidays
A highly enjoyable, activity-based programme that establishes a solid base in Chinese oral skills through the use of phonetics. By learning Pin Yin, your child will: learn to pronounce the basic sounds of Mandarin and distinguish the tones; find it easier to tackle the pronunciation of new words by learning to build them up as a blend of several sounds; gain confidence in speaking, which in turn will foster a true love of the language. Best of all, he/she will learn to communicate effectively in Mandarin. A valuable complement to any of our courses!

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Schedule:

^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}

5 - 6 years old

Once weekly x 1.5 hours
2 - 5 times weekly during school holidays

A highly enjoyable, activity-based programme that establishes a solid base in Chinese oral skills through the use of phonetics.

By learning Pin Yin, your child will:

learn to pronounce the basic sounds of Mandarin and distinguish the tones;
find it easier to tackle the pronunciation of new words by learning to build them up as a blend of several sounds;
gain confidence in speaking, which in turn will foster a true love of the language.

Best of all, he/she will learn to communicate effectively in Mandarin. A valuable complement to any of our courses!

Schedule Tuition Fees

Fun with Chinese Characters & Calligraphy

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^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}
5 - 6 years old	Once weekly x 1.5 hours 2 - 5 times weekly during school holidays
A lively and fun-filled introduction to writing Chinese characters. According to his age and level, your child will: learn the story of Chinese characters through fun and colourful Illustrations; discover how the characters came to be formed; come to recognise, memorise and write a range of simple characters; become familiar with the characters in their natural context through stories, rhymes, games and activities. The ultimate goal is to teach your child basic Chinese literacy, while arousing his/her interest in Chinese characters and culture. Your child will also be introduced to the fascinating art of calligraphy. A valuable complement to any of our courses!

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Schedule:

^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}

5 - 6 years old

Once weekly x 1.5 hours
2 - 5 times weekly during school holidays

A lively and fun-filled introduction to writing Chinese characters.

According to his age and level, your child will:

learn the story of Chinese characters through fun and colourful Illustrations;
discover how the characters came to be formed;
come to recognise, memorise and write a range of simple characters;
become familiar with the characters in their natural context through stories, rhymes, games and activities.

The ultimate goal is to teach your child basic Chinese literacy, while arousing his/her interest in Chinese characters and culture.

Your child will also be introduced to the fascinating art of calligraphy. A valuable complement to any of our courses!

Schedule Tuition Fees

Arts & Theatre

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3 - 6 years old
For children who love stories and pretending to be imaginary characters. During this enjoyable, innovative programme, your child will: practise his/her Mandarin in a fun, dynamic way; gain knowledge of correct pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation; learn to interact with others; build up his/her self-confidence. Depending on his/her age group, your child will experience movement and mime through to acting out stories, puppetry and role-plays, all aimed at boosting his/her desire to communicate. At the end of the term he/she will have the opportunity to perform for you in our specially designed drama room, with the added thrill of having his face painted, dressing up and using props. A valuable complement to any of our courses and a great stand-alone holiday course!

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3 - 6 years old

For children who love stories and pretending to be imaginary characters.

During this enjoyable, innovative programme, your child will:

practise his/her Mandarin in a fun, dynamic way;
gain knowledge of correct pronunciation, rhythm, stress and intonation;
learn to interact with others;
build up his/her self-confidence.

Depending on his/her age group, your child will experience movement and mime through to acting out stories, puppetry and role-plays, all aimed at boosting his/her desire to communicate.

At the end of the term he/she will have the opportunity to perform for you in our specially designed drama room, with the added thrill of having his face painted, dressing up and using props.

A valuable complement to any of our courses and a great stand-alone holiday course!

Schedule Tuition Fees

Christmas / Easter Workshops / Summer Immersion Programme

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^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}
3 - 6 years old
To boost your child's Mandarin skills in a creative and entertaining setting. During these courses, your child will: sing songs, read stories, use puppets, play games and participate in arts and crafts and other fun-filled activities; reinforce what he/she has learnt in class; enhance his/her listening and speaking skills further; develop his/her creativity and discover new interests. The aim is for your child to become so enthralled in exciting projects that he/she forgets he/she is actually learning and practising Mandarin. A valuable complement to any of our courses and a great stand-alone holiday course!

Level ^*:

Schedule:

^{* Students are grouped by age and level of ability.}

3 - 6 years old

To boost your child's Mandarin skills in a creative and entertaining setting.

During these courses, your child will:

sing songs, read stories, use puppets, play games and participate in arts and crafts and other fun-filled activities;
reinforce what he/she has learnt in class;
enhance his/her listening and speaking skills further;
develop his/her creativity and discover new interests.

The aim is for your child to become so enthralled in exciting projects that he/she forgets he/she is actually learning and practising Mandarin.

A valuable complement to any of our courses and a great stand-alone holiday course!

Schedule Tuition Fees