🌱 Toddler Mandarin Starter｜亲子中文启蒙课程（2–3岁）
Herts Mandarin Starter is a Chinese beginner course designed for children aged 2–3 and their parents. It is the first step for children to experience Mandarin through natural interaction, play, and family participation.
This 30-minute class is based on natural language acquisition. Children learn Mandarin through songs, bilingual storybooks, games, movement, and simple parent-child activities. Mandarin is introduced through meaningful interaction and everyday experiences, rather than as a separate school subject.
At this early stage, parents play a key role in language development. We encourage parents to join the activities and use simple Mandarin with their children during class and at home. Everyday conversations such as greetings, mealtime routines, play, and bedtime provide valuable opportunities for children to hear and use Mandarin naturally. A warm and consistent family language environment helps children build confidence, understanding, and the willingness to begin speaking.
Each lesson follows a familiar routine and provides rich Mandarin input through Mandarin songs, bilingual storybooks, repetition, movement, and story-based interaction. Through enjoyable and predictable activities, children gradually develop sound awareness, listening comprehension, and early communication skills, and begin to express themselves with simple words and phrases.
The goal of Starter is to help children build a positive emotional connection with Mandarin and establish a strong foundation through regular exposure and parent-child interaction. By connecting classroom experiences with everyday family conversations, Mandarin becomes a natural part of children's daily lives.
👉 After completing Starter, children will naturally move on to Herts Mandarin Level 1, the next stage focused on developing listening and speaking skills.
Herts Mandarin Starter 是专为2–3岁幼儿及家长设计的中文启蒙课程，是孩子接触普通话、建立语言兴趣的第一步。
课程时长为30分钟，采用自然语言习得理念，通过轻松愉快的亲子互动，让孩子在真实交流中自然接触中文。课堂结合普通话儿歌、双语绘本、游戏、动作互动和简单的亲子活动，为孩子提供丰富而有意义的中文输入，让中文成为生活交流的一部分，而不是单独的学习任务。
在这个语言发展的关键阶段，家长的参与尤为重要。我们鼓励家长全程陪伴孩子参与课堂，并将课堂中的简单中文延伸到家庭生活中，例如日常问候、吃饭、游戏、整理和睡前交流等。稳定而温暖的亲子语言环境，能够帮助孩子建立对中文的安全感、自信心以及最初的表达意愿。
每节课程都采用固定而熟悉的课堂流程，通过普通话儿歌、双语绘本、高频重复、动作互动和故事情境，为孩子提供自然、持续的中文输入。孩子将在参与和体验中逐步培养中文语音感知、听力理解和基础沟通能力，并自然进入简单表达阶段。
Starter 的核心目标，是让孩子在亲子陪伴和持续输入中建立对中文的积极情感连接，打下扎实的语言基础，并让中文从课堂自然延伸到家庭日常，成为孩子成长生活中的一部分。
👉 完成 Starter 后，孩子将自然进入 Herts Mandarin Level 1（中文听说启蒙阶段），进一步发展听说能力。
🌿 Herts Mandarin Starter｜FAQ
亲子中文启蒙课程常见问题
1. Starter适合什么样的孩子？
Who is Starter suitable for?
Starter适合2–3岁零基础幼儿，是孩子接触中文的第一阶段。课程重点不是识字或语法学习，而是帮助孩子建立对中文的安全感、熟悉感和兴趣。通过亲子互动和自然交流，孩子逐渐进入中文语言环境。
Starter is suitable for children aged 2–3 with no prior Chinese experience. The focus is not on reading or grammar, but on building comfort, familiarity, and interest in Chinese. Through parent-child interaction and natural communication, children gradually enter a Chinese language environment.
2. 是否必须家长参与课程？
Do parents need to take part in the class?
是的，家长参与非常重要。在2–3岁阶段，孩子主要通过与熟悉的照顾者互动来建立语言安全感。家长与孩子一起参与课堂，并在日常生活中使用简单中文，可以帮助孩子更自然地理解和开始表达。
Yes, parent participation is very important. At this stage, children build language confidence through interaction with familiar caregivers. Learning together in class and using simple Chinese in everyday life helps children develop understanding and the confidence to begin speaking.
3. Starter主要学习什么内容？
What do children learn in Starter?
课程以普通话儿歌、双语绘本、游戏互动和生活情境为核心，通过高频重复输入帮助孩子建立中文语音感知、听力理解能力以及简单回应能力。
The course focuses on Mandarin songs, bilingual storybooks, play-based activities, and everyday situations. Through repeated and meaningful input, children develop sound awareness, listening skills, and the ability to respond with simple words or actions.
4. 是否会学习汉字或书写？
Do children learn Chinese characters or writing?
不会涉及汉字学习或书写。Starter阶段以听说输入为主，让孩子先熟悉中文的声音、节奏和表达方式，为未来语言发展打下基础。
No. Chinese characters and writing are not introduced at this stage. Starter focuses on listening and speaking, helping children become familiar with Chinese sounds, rhythm, and communication before moving towards literacy development.
5. 一节课是如何安排的？
How is each lesson structured?
每节课程为30分钟亲子沉浸式课堂。课堂通过固定流程、普通话儿歌、双语绘本、动作互动和故事情境，为孩子提供丰富而自然的中文输入。
Each lesson is a 30-minute immersive parent-child class. Children experience Mandarin through familiar routines, songs, bilingual storybooks, movement activities, and story-based interaction.
6. 是否需要中文基础？
Do children need any Chinese background?
不需要任何基础。Starter专为零基础孩子设计，无论孩子是否接触过中文，都可以在轻松、安全的环境中开始学习。
No prior knowledge is needed. Starter is designed for complete beginners, and all children can begin learning Chinese in a relaxed and supportive environment.
7. 班级人数和教学形式？
What are the class size and teaching format?
每班约10-12个家庭，由一位主教老师带领。课程通过稳定的课堂流程和互动方式，为孩子提供持续、高质量的中文输入。
Each class has around 10-12 families and is led by a main teacher. The consistent class structure and interactive activities provide children with regular and meaningful Chinese exposure.
8. 费用和课程安排是什么？
What are the fees and course structure?
每节课£8。一学期约11节课，一学年约33节课。费用包含课程学习资源及App资源，方便家庭在课堂之外继续进行中文输入。
The fee is £8 per lesson, with around 11 lessons per term and 33 lessons per year. The fee includes learning materials and App resources to support continued Chinese exposure at home.
9. 孩子在这一阶段能达到什么能力？
What can children achieve at this stage?
孩子将逐渐适应中文语音环境，理解简单指令，并开始通过单词、短语、动作或声音进行回应。他们会熟悉常用词汇、课堂歌曲和绘本内容，并建立对中文交流的兴趣。
Children gradually become familiar with Chinese sounds, understand simple instructions, and begin responding through words, phrases, actions, or sounds. They build familiarity with everyday vocabulary, songs, and storybook language while developing interest in communicating in Chinese.
10. 完成Starter后进入哪个阶段？
What happens after completing Starter?
完成Starter后，孩子将自然进入Herts Mandarin Level 1中文启蒙课程，开始更加系统的听说训练和语言发展。
After completing Starter, children naturally progress to Herts Mandarin Level 1, where they begin more structured listening and speaking development.