Interactive Chinese Literacy Class
These levelled literacy classes use a spiral reading approach to help children gradually build character recognition while enjoying Chinese learning. Engaging picture books and interactive activities enhance formal reading skills and foster independent reading habits.
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Program Details
The program is designed to sustain children's intrinsic motivation to learn Chinese while building their vocabulary base. Following a progression from listening and speaking to reading and writing, it gradually transforms oral language skills into written literacy. Once children develop a genuine interest and internal drive for learning, they can steadily accumulate a vocabulary of around 500 characters. This foundation allows them to transition from parent-assisted reading to independent reading, unlocking the gateway to self-directed learning. Self-directed learning is, after all, one of the most critical skills for thriving in an ever-evolving future.
| BEGINNER | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Range | 3-8 | 5-10 | 6+ |
| Course Focus | Learn and build Chinese character recognition, vocabulary, and sentence patterns | Expand vocabulary, character recognition, and grammar skills; progress to independent reading | Enhance linguistic application, logical thinking, and organizational skills |
| Developmental Goals | Early literacy development, foundational character recognition, basic sentence structures, and improved hand coordination | Bridge foundational and advanced reading comprehension, strengthen awareness of radicals and grammar concepts, allow language transfer from spoken language to literacy and written language ability | Deepen language abilities and improve written expression skills |
| Course Content | Divided into 4 stages (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green), 96 lessons based on picture books and the I Can Read leveled series, paired with engaging extension activities | Divided into 4 stages, 96 lessons featuring storybook reading, fun extension activities, writing workshops, Integrated and Comprehensive Approach in Learning Chinese Character series, and Learning Chinese Grammar Through Stories series | Divided into 4 stages, 64 lessons incorporating creative writing activities, in-depth reading exercises, writing skills enhancement, and group discussions |
| Learning Objectives | Emergent literacy, character recognition, observation, focus, and expression skills | Independent reading, creative thinking, logical structuring, and communication skills | Advanced reading comprehension, creative writing, confident expression, logical thinking, and organizational skills |
Fall 2026 Class Schedule
Language of instruction: Cantonese (self-organized groups welcome in Cantonese, Mandarin, or English)
| Location | Age | Level | Time | Register |
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| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | 3-5 | Lv.4 | Sat 9:30-10:45am | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | 3-5 | Lv.3 | Sat 11:15am-12:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | 3-5 | Lv.2 (Full) | Sun 9:30-10:45am | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | 3-5 | Lv.2 | Sun 11:15am-12:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | 3-5 | Lv.1 (New) | Sun 3:00-4:15pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | K-Grade 3 | Lv.1 (New) | Thu 4:00-5:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | K-Grade 3 | Lv.2 | Tue 4:00-5:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | K-Grade 3 | Lv.2 | Fri 4:00-5:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Richmond (8181 Cambie Road, Unit 5530) | K-Grade 3 | Lv.4 | Wed 4:00-5:30pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Westside Baptist Church (8506 Ash Street, Vancouver) | 3-5 | Lv.4 | Sat 11:30am-12:45pm | Register → opens in a new tab |
| Westside Baptist Church (8506 Ash Street, Vancouver) | 5-8 (Intermediate) | Intermediate | Sat 9:30-11:00am | Register → opens in a new tab |
A certificate is awarded upon completion of each level.
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