A joyful, structured and culturally rich Mandarin learning journey for children aged 5–11

Welcome to Herts Mandarin Club.

Our Mandarin Club is designed to nurture children’s interest in Chinese while building strong language foundations in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. In keeping with the ethos of UK primary school clubs, our programme places emphasis on language exposure, speaking confidence and enjoyment in learning.

We believe children learn best when they feel happy, engaged and successful. Through interactive activities, storytelling, games, songs and cultural experiences, pupils develop a natural feel for Mandarin while growing in confidence and curiosity.

Herts Mandarin Club

Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2)

In Key Stage 1, children are introduced to Pinyin (Chinese phonics), essential vocabulary, simple sentence patterns and engaging picture-book stories.

Our KS1 core books include:

  • Mandarin Adventure Club – Year 1

  • Mandarin Adventure Club – Year 2

Lessons are lively, structured and interactive. Through songs, movement, games and hands-on activities, children are encouraged to listen, speak and participate with confidence. The focus at this stage is on building strong foundations and ensuring a joyful first experience of learning Mandarin.

Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)

In Key Stage 2, the programme follows a four-year rotating cycle rather than a strict year-by-year structure. This flexible approach allows both long-term learners and new joiners to access learning at an appropriate level.

The KS2 curriculum develops:

  • Pinyin accuracy and spoken Mandarin

  • Sentence structure and conversational skills

  • Chinese character recognition and reading

  • Cultural awareness and understanding of traditions

Our KS2 learning pathway includes:

  • Mandarin Through Music – Year A

  • The Panda Pinyin Adventure – Year B

  • My First 180 Chinese Characters – Year C

  • Discovering Chinese Culture – Year D

Each lesson includes differentiated activities to provide appropriate challenge and ensure steady progress. Over time, pupils develop strong listening, speaking and early reading skills while maintaining enthusiasm and confidence in using Mandarin.

Our Commitment

At Herts Mandarin Club, we are proud to nurture confident, curious learners who enjoy their Mandarin journey and develop a broader global perspective.

What our parents and students say

  • Carrie

    Jenny is a friendly and approachable teacher, incredibly patient. When we heard that she was offering in-person classes, we made the decision to pause our child's online lessons and enroll them in Jenny's offline classes without hesitation. I'm truly thankful for our choice; our child really enjoys the weekly lessons, is more willing to interact, and is becoming more comfortable with speaking Chinese.

    Jenny's teaching style is diverse, as she skillfully incorporates Chinese culture and art, allowing children to experience "fun" while they learn to read and write. Thank you, Jenny, for your exceptional teaching!

    Jennny 老师为人和蔼可亲、非常耐心。当听说她开班授课的时候，我们义无反顾得暂停了孩子的线上课 报名参加了Jenny的线下课。我真的非常庆幸我们的决定，孩子很喜欢每周的课程 课堂上也愿意互动也更愿意说中文了。Jenny 的教课方式很多元化 她巧妙地融入了中国文化和艺术 让孩子在学习阅读和书写的同时能感受到“有趣”！ 谢谢你Jenny 老师！

  • Stella

    Meeting Jenny has been a stroke of luck for Teng. Jenny is patient, caring, and enthusiastic, seamlessly integrating Chinese education into real-life situations. She customizes teaching plans and methods to suit individual children's levels and personalities, offering personalized instruction. Jenny's interactive teaching style in the classroom is highly appealing to the children."

    能幸运遇见Jenny老师是藤的幸运。Jenny老师有耐心，有爱心，有热情，把中文教育融入到现实生活中，针对不同孩子的水平和个性，制定不同的教学方案 和 方法，因材施教。Jenny老师在课堂上的互动教学方式，孩子们都很喜欢。

  • Deeemo

    We began with Jenny's community Chinese activities and continued on to her Chinese classes. My child has made tremendous progress in his Chinese language skills. Unlike online Chinese courses, Jenny engages with the children extensively, fostering a learning environment where they progress together, making the weekly Chinese class the most enjoyable learning experience. Jenny also regularly organizes various cultural activities, ensuring that the children, even in a foreign land, are exposed to and enriched by Chinese culture. We feel fortunate to have found such a patient and dedicated teacher like Jenny, and we hope more friends will join in this engaging and meaningful journey of learning Chinese.

    我们从Jenny老师的社区中文活动开始，一路跟随到中文课堂，孩子的中文进步非常大。相比于网络中文课程，Jenny能够和孩子有很多的互动，同时孩子们一起学习一起进步，让每周的中文课变成最有趣的学习。Jenny也经常组织各种文化活动，让孩子们在异乡也能接收到中国文化的熏陶。我们非常幸运能够遇到Jenny这样有耐心而且用心的老师，希望有更多的小伙伴加入。

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