Find lots of interactive play and creative language activities in these classes for budding learners.
Tien Hsia Language School
What’s recommended :
First Step Nursery Programme
Age range : 3- 4 years old
What’s special?
- Small ratio of 1:6
- Introduce Chinese to young learners through a fun and play-based approach.
- Recite songs and rhymes with music and movement.
- Motivate them to speak Mandarin in a “Chinese only” environment.
- Acquire listening skills during story time
- Recognise basic Chinese characters and learn their usage.
- Learn the basic writing strokes, which are the building blocks of Chinese characters.
Find out more : Call Soh Hiong at 6238 8558 or visit www.tienhsia.com
Berries World Of Learning
What’s recommended : Little Bites & Little Chinese
Age range : 3-4 years old
What’s special?
- Stimulates interest in reading through short sentences created using familiar words
- Thematic nursery rhymes initiate interest and refine language skills
- Craftwork opens the door to creativity and imagination
- Story-telling and game sessions encourage participation and teaches characters.
Find out more : Call Christine Yeo at 6338 2916 or visit www.berriesworld.com
Hua Language Centres
What’s recommended : Preschool Founation Programme
Age range : 2-6 years old
What’s special?
• Warm and non-threatening learning
environment
• Young and lively team of pre-school teachers
• An array of creative teaching aids
• Early exposure to mandarin in an interactive
platform
• Fascinating and memorable learning activities.
Find out more : Call Sandra at 6255 5060 or go to www.hua.com.sg.
Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning
What’s recommended :
Play Nest
Age range : 6- 18 months old
What’s special?
- Play Nest Studios are specially designed with babies and toddlers in mind (6-18 months)
- Developmentally appropriate toys and equipment.
- Children play and learn in a stimulating and nurturing environment.
- Each session involves interactive, language-rich learning
- Lots of activities including music, art and craft, stories, puppets and snack time.
- Find out more : Call 67339270 or visit www.juliagabriel.com
Spring Language Centre
What’s recommended :
Chinese Preparatory Course
Age range : 4-6 years old
What’s special?
- 4 aspects of learning – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Cosy learning facilities
- Wide variety of teaching resources
- Effective teaching methods, e.g. learning words using pictures/body language/ Hanyu pinyin /
- Riddles and phonics stories which stimulate enthusiasm towards learning Chinese.
- Helps to lay a good foundation in preparation for admission into
primary one.
Find out more : Call Christopher at 6896 0880 or go online : www.spring.edu.sg
Julia Gabriel Centre For Learning
What’s recommended :
Chinese Cultural Arts
Age range : 3-6 years old
What’s special?
- A carefully planned curriculum developed by consultant professors of drama and language from the Central Academy of Drama, Beijing
- Conducted by full-time qualified performing arts teachers
- Fosters interest, enjoyment, appreciation and enthusiasm for the Chinese language
- Combines four disciplines – drama, visual arts, dance and music, immersing children in enjoyable aspects of Chinese culture
Find out more : Call 67339270 or visit www.juliagabriel.com
Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning
What’s recommended :
Mandarin Play Club
Age range : 18 months – 3.5 years old
What’s special?
- An introduction to key concept words, numbers, shapes and colours
- Organised in interesting child centred themes
- Activities such as indoor and outdoor play, music, art and craft, storybooks, speech and drama.
Find out more : Call 67339270 or visit www.juliagabriel.com
