Welcome to Herts Mandarin St Albans
Join our engaging, small-sized Mandarin classes designed for children aged 3 years and up—from playful early learners to students preparing for the GCSE Higher Tier.
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We look forward to welcoming your child into our warm and vibrant Mandarin learning community!
St Albans Class Schedules
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St Albans Saturday Classes
Current Availability:
• 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Starter Singer & Reader (1 space left) — Ages 4+
• 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Starter Singer & Reader (Full) — Ages 5+
• 10:05 – 11:05 AM | GCSE Foundation Building (Full) — Ages 7+
• 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (1 space left) — Ages 5+
New September 2025 Classes:
• 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Independent Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 5+
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM | GCSE Foundation Building (Spaces available) — Ages 8+ -
St Albans Monday Class
Starting from September 2025
• 4:00–5:00 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 4+
• 5:00–6:00 PM | Starter Singer & Reader (Spaces available) — Ages 4+
3yrs+ Starter Singer and Reader 绘本与童谣
Level 1: Starter Singer and Reader
一级:绘本与童谣
Age Group: 3–5 years
At Herts Mandarin, our Level 1: Starter Singer and Reader program introduces young learners to Mandarin in a joyful, immersive environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of language.
Program Highlights:
• Theme-Based Learning: Children explore 30 engaging topics through charming, panda-themed storybooks tailored for beginner learners.
• Music & Rhythm: Students sing 30 popular Mandarin children’s songs, developing listening and speaking skills naturally through repetition and melody.
• Playful Immersion: A nurturing setting encourages natural language acquisition, independence, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.
This level lays a strong foundation in Mandarin, supporting early language development while building meaningful connections between children, families, and the language.
Homework: Weekly reading task required.
5yrs+ Independent Mandarin Reader 自主阅读
Level 2: Independent Mandarin Reader
二级:自主阅读
Age Group: 5+ years
Our Level 2: Independent Mandarin Reader program offers a structured 3-year journey that helps young learners build fluency in reading and writing Mandarin with growing independence.
Core Materials:
• Si Wu Kuai Du (四五快读, Books 1–6): A proven system for progressive character learning.
• 180 Thematic Graded Readers (分级中文绘本): Carefully curated books matched to each child’s reading level.
Key Outcomes:
• Character Mastery: Students will recognize and read 560 essential Chinese characters.
• Independent Literacy: Learners will confidently read Mandarin texts and begin writing characters, words, sentences, and short paragraphs.
Engaging Methodology:
• Hands-on, interactive activities make learning fun and meaningful, fostering a genuine love for Mandarin.
Homework: Weekly reading and spelling tasks (approx. 2 sessions of 15 minutes each).
GCSE Mandarin-Foundation-Building Course
Level 3: GCSE Mandarin – Foundation Building Course
三级:GCSE中文预备课程
Age Group: Key Stage 2 and above
The GCSE Mandarin – Foundation Building Course at Herts Mandarin equips students with the essential skills and confidence to succeed in Mandarin GCSE exams—paving the way for top results, including Grade 9.
Who It’s For:
Suitable for complete beginners and those with some prior Mandarin experience. The course provides differentiated support to meet individual learning needs.
Curriculum Pathway:
• Jinbu 1 & 2: Foundation Tier preparation with structured progression.
• GCSE Progression: Gradual introduction to Edexcel GCSE Chinese (9–1) Higher Tier content.
Learning Approach:
• Comprehensive focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Practical communication through engaging, real-life activities.
• Clear benchmarks to help students measure progress and grow in confidence.
Homework: Weekly task (approx. 30 minutes).