📚 Level 2 – Learn to read Chinese characters · Ages 5+

Children begin learning high-frequency Chinese characters and simple sentence structures through structured reading and writing activities. They gradually transition from Pinyin to characters while developing reading confidence through leveled readers, games, and short passages.

More information is currently being updated and will be completed in end of June.

Level 2 — Parent FAQs

  1. What is the recommended age for Level 2?

  2. Does my child need to complete Level 1 before joining Level 2?

  3. What is most important in Level 2?

  4. What will students learn in Level 2?

  5. What should my child be able to do by the end of Level 2?

  6. How does Level 2 help children transition from Pinyin to Chinese characters?

  7. How are reading and writing introduced in Level 2?

  8. How many Chinese characters will students learn in Level 2?

  9. Do students need to write and memorize the characters in Level 2?

  10. Can my child take the YCT Level 1 or YCT Level 2 exam after completing Level 2?

  11. How much Chinese will the teacher speak in class?

  12. What does a typical Level 2 lesson look like?

  13. How long is each lesson?

  14. How many lessons are there in a term?

  15. How many students are in each class?

  16. How many teachers are in each class?

  17. How do teachers support children with different reading levels and abilities?

  18. Are there any reading or writing assessments in Level 2?

  19. How do students move to the next level?

  20. How long does it usually take children to feel confident reading Chinese characters?

  21. What books and learning materials are used in Level 2?

  22. What learning resources are included in the Level 2 app?

  23. How much homework or reading practice is given each week?

  24. What can students and parents do before and after class to help learning?

  25. What can parents do at home to support Chinese reading practice?

  26. How much parent involvement is recommended to support learning at home?

  27. Does Level 2 learning include songs or poems?

  28. Can students bring toys or personal learning materials to class?

  29. What should we do if my child misses a class?

  30. How will parents receive feedback about their child’s progress?