📘 Herts Mandarin Level 2
Chinese Characters & Reading Programme (Ages 5+)
Herts Mandarin Level 2 is an important stage where children move from listening and speaking to reading and writing.
After building a strong foundation in Level 1, children begin to learn Chinese characters and basic reading in a structured way. They gradually move from “speaking Chinese” to “reading Chinese and starting simple writing.”
The course focuses on four key areas: character learning, reading, language use, and writing skills.
Children will learn around 180 high-frequency Chinese characters. They start by recognising single characters, then move on to understanding words and simple sentence patterns.
In reading, children use pinyin support and graded materials to read short sentences and simple stories, gradually building independent reading skills.
In speaking and expression, children describe pictures and take part in classroom interaction, helping them use Chinese in real communication.
In writing, children begin with strokes and stroke order, and slowly progress to writing words and simple sentences.
The classroom includes character learning, reading comprehension, writing practice, and language activities, helping all skills develop together in one learning experience.
After class, children continue learning through the App with character review, listening practice, and story reading. This helps reinforce learning at home in a fun and supportive way.
By the end of Level 2, children can recognise around 180 high-frequency characters, read simple sentences and short texts, and write basic words and sentences with confidence. They also begin to move from pinyin-based reading to character-based reading.
👉 After Level 2, children progress to Herts Mandarin Level 3 (Guided Reading & Expression Stage).
汉字与阅读课程体系（5岁+）
Herts Mandarin Level 2 是从“听说能力”走向“阅读与书写入门”的关键阶段。在完成 Level 1 的语言输入基础后，孩子将系统进入汉字认读与基础阅读学习，从“会说中文”逐步过渡到“能够阅读中文并开始简单书写”。
课程围绕汉字认读、基础阅读、语言运用与书写能力四个方向展开。学生将学习约180个高频汉字，从单字认读逐步发展到词语理解与基础句型使用。在阅读方面，通过拼音辅助与分级材料阅读短句与故事，建立独立阅读能力；在表达方面，通过图片描述与课堂互动，将汉字转化为实际语言使用；在书写方面，从笔画与笔顺开始，逐步发展到词语与简单句子的书写。
课堂结构涵盖汉字学习、阅读理解、书写练习与语言运用，使识字、阅读与表达形成统一学习过程。课后通过App进行汉字复习、音频跟读与绘本阅读，使学习延伸至家庭环境并强化记忆与理解。
完成 Level 2 后，学生能够认识约180个高频汉字，阅读简单句子与短文，并具备基础书写与表达能力，同时从拼音阅读逐步过渡到汉字阅读体系。
👉 完成 Level 2 后，孩子将进入 Herts Mandarin Level 3（分级阅读与表达阶段）。
📘 Herts Mandarin Level 2｜FAQ
1. Level 2适合什么样的孩子？
Who is Level 2 suitable for?
Level 2适合5岁及以上儿童，特别是已经具备基础听说能力或完成Level 1的学生。课程也接受零基础但学习能力较强的孩子，通过评估后进入合适学习起点。
Level 2 is suitable for children aged 5 and above, especially those who already have basic listening and speaking skills or have completed Level 1. Beginners with strong learning ability may also join after assessment.
2. Level 2的核心学习目标是什么？
What is the main goal of Level 2?
课程核心目标是帮助孩子从听说能力过渡到汉字认读与基础阅读能力，系统学习约180个高频汉字，并逐步建立独立阅读中文绘本与简单句子的能力。
The main goal is to move from listening and speaking to character recognition and basic reading. Children learn around 180 high-frequency characters and begin reading simple books and sentences independently.
3. 孩子在Level 2会学习哪些内容？
What do children learn in Level 2?
课程包括汉字认读、笔画笔顺、词语与句型、基础阅读理解、口语表达与书写训练，通过多维度输入与练习建立完整的基础中文能力体系。
Lessons include character recognition, stroke order, vocabulary and sentence patterns, reading comprehension, speaking practice, and writing skills, building a complete foundation in Chinese.
4. Level 2是否包含写作学习？
Does Level 2 include writing?
课程包含基础书写训练，但不涉及复杂写作。孩子将从汉字书写开始，逐步过渡到词语与简单句子书写，为后续写作阶段建立基础能力结构。
Yes, it includes basic writing practice but not advanced writing. Children start with writing characters, then move to words and simple sentences, building a strong foundation for future writing.
5. 认字和阅读学习是如何进行的？
阅读以“汉字为主、拼音辅助”的方式进行，孩子从单字识别逐步过渡到词语、句子与短文阅读。通过图片、动作、游戏化认字活动帮助理解字义，让学习过程更直观、有趣，并在不断重复中提升阅读流畅度。
Reading is mainly character-based with little pinyin support. Children move from recognising single characters to words, sentences, and short texts. Learning is supported through pictures, actions, and games, helping children understand meanings in a clear and engaging way, while building reading fluency through repetition.
6. 课堂结构是怎样安排的？
How is each lesson structured?
每节课60分钟，包括汉字学习、词语练习、阅读理解、书写训练、口语表达与互动游戏，使识字、阅读与表达在同一课堂中自然融合。
Each 60-minute lesson includes character learning, vocabulary practice, reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and interactive games, combining all skills in one class.
7. 班级人数，费用和老师配置如何？
What is the class size and teacher setup?
每班约12-14名学生，由2位老师共同授课。课堂采用分层教学方式，根据孩子能力提供不同任务，确保每个学生都能获得适合的学习支持。
Each class has around 12-14 students with 2 teachers. The class uses differentiated teaching to provide suitable tasks for different ability levels.
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.
8. 家庭学习需要做什么？
What is expected for home learning?
建议每周约1小时家庭学习，包括30分汉字复习、书写练习，阅读练习和30分钟App辅助学习，通过重复输入帮助孩子巩固课堂内容, 提升记忆与理解能力和扩展学习。
Around 1 hour per week of home learning is recommended, including 30 minutes character review, writing worksheet, reading practice, and 30 minutes App support to reinforce and extend learning.
9. 孩子学习进度通常如何？
What is the usual progress?
多数孩子在5–6节课后开始熟悉汉字认读，约10节课后逐步建立阅读信心，并能独立完成简单词语和句子的阅读任务。
Most children begin recognising characters after 5–6 lessons and gain reading confidence after around 10 lessons, eventually reading simple words and sentences independently.
10. 完成Level 2后会进入哪个阶段？
What happens after Level 2?
完成Level 2后，孩子将进入Level 3分级阅读课程，开始系统阅读故事文本，并进一步发展阅读理解与表达能力。
After Level 2, children move on to Level 3 guided reading, where they read structured story texts and further develop comprehension and expression skills.
