This is a detailed and genuine review of LingoAce, an online Chinese learning service. In this post, I’ve tried to compare the differences between the various LingoAce offerings, and also make comparison to other online learning platforms that we have tried, to allow you to make an informed decision of the best fit for yourContinue reading “Parent review: LingoAce online Chinese class”
Category Archives: Teaching kids Chinese
Great Chinese Cartoons for Children to enjoy
This posts summarises our favourite animated series from YouTube in Mandarin, for children. These are series which are all originally written in Chinese (i.e not translated from US), and have an subtle educational focus, relevant for aged 4 to 10.
Chinese kids shows: best non-animated
This posts summarises our favourite non-animated Youtube series for children in Mandarin Chinese, suitable for aged 3 to 10 year olds, including drama, current affairs, game shows and lifestyle shows. All links provided within the post.
Review: Language Art Fun, with Wendy – online craft class in Chinese
Language Art Fun are a series of classes run online for children, focussing on literacy through art, in target languages of Mandarin, Japanese, English or a combination of the three! One of the great rewards of participating in the Le Le Chinese Reading Challenge, is that everyone who completes the challenge of reading at leastContinue reading “Review: Language Art Fun, with Wendy – online craft class in Chinese”
The secret to find great Chinese picture books in the Singapore library with Luka
List of excellent authors of Chinese picture books, which can be found in the Singapore NLB, and which are all Luka compatible.
My bilingual parenting mistakes, and resolutions for 2021
(above graphic is modified list from Bilingual Kidspot) As the year draws to an end, it marks my one-year anniversary of blogging about Chinese home learning. In an otherwise-really-bizarre-year for the whole planet, it’s been a haven to be able to write and learn together with so many amazing parents trying to do the Chinese-EnglishContinue reading “My bilingual parenting mistakes, and resolutions for 2021”
Review: Bilin Academy – online classes in Chinese art, chess and more!
Bilin Academy is an online platform offering immersive extracurricular classes for children in Chinese, which cleverly integrate content and language learning in a fun package. Thanks to the recommendation of a like-minded parent in Singapore, we started online art classes with Bilin Academy in mid-2020, and have continued since then. My kids have enjoyed BilinContinue reading “Review: Bilin Academy – online classes in Chinese art, chess and more!”
Is reaching Chinese fluency a realistic goal for non-native children?
This post compares the different schooling approaches to learning Chinese in Singapore (local school vs bilingual immersion), and how this translates into learning outcomes from a native-speaking perspective. It also lists good bridging books to encourage bilingualism and biliteracy.
Review of Luka Mini vs Original Luka Reading Companion
Luka Mini is a simpler version of the Original Luka Reading Companion, and it stacks up well against its forebears.
It’s a great entry-level reading robot for toddlers / very young children, as it has reduced functionality and optionality, but the same ability to read physical picture books with high audio quality.
This post is a detailed review and comparison of Luka Mini against the Original Luka and Luka Hero.
The truth of raising bilingual children by two mums
Maggie and I met online. After chatting, we couldn’t help but realise how similar we are, yet so different when it comes to raising bilingual children. We’re like role reversals – an Aussie mum in Asia (that’s me) and a Chinese mum (Maggie) in Australia, each is doing the same thing – raising bilingual girls and blogging about it. Read more…..