🎵 Herts Mandarin Level 1
Sing Along & Read Aloud | Songs and Themed Picture Books (Ages 4+)
Herts Mandarin Level 1 is the official starting stage of Chinese learning for children aged 4 and above.
At this stage, children are in an important period for language learning. The focus is not on reading or writing Chinese characters, but on frequent, repeated, and fun language input to help children build language awareness, become familiar with Chinese rhythm, and develop interest and confidence in learning Chinese.
The course uses a “Class + Home + App” model, so Chinese learning naturally continues in daily life.
Each week includes a 60-minute immersive class. It focuses on songs, picture books, storytelling, creative character activities, and early Show & Tell activities. This helps children develop listening skills and gradually begin to try speaking.
Home learning is light and consistent, with about 10 minutes a day of parent-child reading or simple Chinese interaction, helping Chinese become part of daily life.
The App is an extension tool that provides picture book audio, songs, animations, and themed videos. It helps children stay exposed to Chinese in a low-pressure environment and builds a foundation for Level 2 character learning.
Through repetition and meaningful contexts, the course helps children build listening skills, basic vocabulary, and understanding, early writing while gradually developing confidence in speaking.
👉 After completing Level 1, children move on to Herts Mandarin Level 2 (Chinese characters and basic reading stage).
Sing Along & Read Aloud｜儿歌与主题绘本课程（4+岁）
Herts Mandarin Level 1 是中文启蒙的正式起点，适合4岁以上儿童。在这一阶段，孩子正处于语言吸收的关键期，课程重点不在识字或书写，而是通过高频、重复且有趣的语言输入，帮助孩子建立语感、熟悉中文节奏，并逐步形成对中文的兴趣与学习信心。
课程采用“课堂 + 家庭 + App”三位一体模式，使中文学习自然延伸至日常生活。每周一次60分钟课堂以沉浸式输入为核心，包括儿歌律动、绘本共读、故事理解、创意书写活动与Show & Tell表达启蒙，帮助孩子在理解中逐步形成听力基础，并自然过渡到表达尝试。
家庭学习强调轻量持续，每天约10分钟亲子绘本共读或简单中文互动，让语言融入生活。App作为延伸学习工具，提供绘本音频、儿歌、动画与主题视频，使孩子在低压力环境中持续接触中文，并为 Level 2 的汉字学习建立基础输入。
课程通过重复输入与情境学习，帮助孩子逐步建立语音感知、基础词汇与理解能力，早期简单汉字书写意愿并在互动中发展表达意愿。
👉 完成 Level 1 后，孩子将进入 Herts Mandarin Level 2（汉字与基础阅读阶段）。
Herts Mandarin Level 1｜FAQ
1. Level 1适合什么样的孩子？
Who is Level 1 suitable for?
Level 1适合4岁以上儿童，尤其是刚开始系统接触中文的孩子。从听说输入开始，帮助孩子在轻松环境中逐步建立对中文的兴趣与语言熟悉感。
Level 1 is suitable for children aged 4 and above, especially those who are new to structured Mandarin learning. The course focuses on listening and speaking input to build early interest and familiarity with Chinese in a relaxed environment.
2. Level 1最重要的学习目标是什么？
What is the main goal of Level 1?
课程核心目标是建立中文语感与学习兴趣，通过大量重复输入帮助孩子熟悉中文语音与节奏，同时逐步形成听力理解能力，并愿意在课堂中尝试简单表达。
The main goal is to build a sense of Mandarin rhythm and language awareness. Through repeated exposure, children develop listening comprehension and gradually feel confident to try simple spoken expressions.
3. 孩子在课堂上会学习什么内容？
What do children learn in class?
课程内容包括儿歌、主题绘本、故事理解、创意汉字与简单表达活动，通过情境化输入帮助孩子自然吸收词汇，并在互动中逐步理解中文含义。
Lessons include songs, themed picture books, story-based learning, creative character activities, and simple speaking activities, helping children naturally absorb vocabulary through context.
4. Level 1会不会学习汉字或写字？
Will children learn characters or writing in Level 1?
不会进行系统性的汉字或书写训练，但孩子会通过认读与简单汉字书写进行初步接触。课堂主要以橡皮泥、水写本、乐高等创意方式，让孩子在动手与游戏中“创造汉字”，在轻松有趣的活动中培养对汉字的兴趣与书写意识。
There is no formal or structured handwriting training at this stage. However, children are introduced to basic character recognition and simple writing through creative activities such as playdough, water-writing books, and LEGO-based learning. The focus is on playful exploration, helping children build early interest and awareness of Chinese characters through hands-on learning.
5. 一节课的结构是怎样安排的？
How is each lesson structured?
每节课60分钟，包括Circle Time中文进入、儿歌与律动、绘本共读、故事互动、创意汉字活动以及Show & Tell表达活动，让孩子在多样化活动中持续接触中文。
Each 60-minute lesson includes Circle Time, songs and movement, shared reading, story activities, creative character activities, and Show & Tell speaking activities, ensuring repeated exposure to Mandarin in varied contexts.
6. 家庭学习需要怎么配合？
What is expected for home learning?
建议每天约10分钟进行亲子中文互动或绘本共读，不设正式作业，重点是让孩子在日常生活中持续听到并自然接触中文。
Around 10 minutes of daily parent-child interaction or shared reading is recommended. There is no formal homework, with focus on natural exposure to Mandarin at home.
7. App在学习中起什么作用？
What is the role of the App?
App作为课堂延伸工具，提供绘本音频、儿歌、动画和主题视频，让孩子在家中进行轻松的语言输入，并强化课堂所学内容。
The App supports learning at home by providing story audio, songs, animations, and themed videos, helping children reinforce classroom learning through low-pressure exposure.
8. 班级人数费用和教学安排是怎样的？
What is the class size and teaching setup?
每班约12名学生，由2位老师协同教学，确保每个孩子都能获得足够的关注与支持。
Each class has around 12 students with 2 teachers working together to ensure personalised attention and support.
What are the fees and structure?
每节课£15。一学期约11节课，一学年约33节课。
The fee is £15 per lesson, with around 11 lessons per term and 33 lessons per year.
9. 孩子在Level 1阶段能达到什么能力？
What outcomes can children achieve in Level 1?
孩子能够逐步理解基础课堂指令，熟悉常见词汇，并在引导下用简单词语或短语进行回应，建立初步的听力理解与表达意愿。同时，孩子也会开始认识并抄写简单的汉字。
Children can understand basic classroom instructions, recognise common vocabulary, and respond with simple words or phrases when guided, building early listening comprehension and speaking confidence. They will also begin to recognise and copy simple Chinese characters.
10. 完成Level 1后会进入哪个阶段？
What happens after Level 1?
完成Level 1后，孩子将进入Level 2汉字与基础阅读课程，开始系统学习汉字认读、基础阅读能力以及简单书写训练。
After Level 1, children progress to Level 2, where they begin structured learning of Chinese characters, basic reading skills, and simple writing practice.
