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Grammar – 先….然后 Powerpoint

Grammar – 先….然后 Powerpoint

Introduce the sentence structure: 先……然后。 This powerpoint presentation explores how to use this sentence structure when talking about daily routines. [Read more]

Grammar

Grammar – 先….然后 Powerpoint

Grammar – 先….然后 Powerpoint

Introduce the sentence structure: 先……然后。 This powerpoint presentation explores how to use this sentence structure when talking [Read more]

Grammar – past tense Ppt 过

Grammar – past tense Ppt 过

Download the presentation to teach your students about 过。 Students will learn how to say: I have eaten, I have [Read more]

The Simpsons – Descriptions

The Simpsons – Descriptions

This is a Powerpoint presentation that introduces students to descriptions like: thin, fat, good looking, ugly, smart, not so smart, [Read more]

A Family presentation

A Family presentation

Most beginner students will present a short talk about their family. I usually include the short talk in the context [Read more]

Shuo – 说

Shuo – 说

Sometimes there are words in Chinese that just don’t stick! Words like: 马马虎虎 are always a big hit with students, [Read more]

Measure words

Measure words

Measure words are tricky and sometimes confusing! A lot of students get frustrated by the number of measure words, but [Read more]

A Meal fit for a Queen (Food Theme)

A Meal fit for a Queen Activity
For those in the UK, why not use this activity to teach lots Read the rest of this entry »
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Spring Festival Program – 春晚节目单

Looking for some great Chinese videos of the Spring Festival Concert?
You can view some of the wonderful celebrations recently Read the rest of this entry »
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Going home for Chinese New Year - 过年

Download the ‘Going Home for Chinese New Year’ (过年) Powerpoint presentation. (images only)

Ask the students to discuss what is Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese New Year – Lion Dance

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Chinese New Year (过年)Ideas for the whole school

Whole School Activities for Chinese New Year

This a wonderful opportunity for teachers of Chinese to ‘sell’ the Chinese Read the rest of this entry »

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Songs for Chinese New Year

Why not use Chinese songs during the Chinese New Year celebrations to learn new vocabulary and add some excitement in Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese New Year Craft Ideas

Make a Red Envelope for Chinese New Year.

Click on the image to print a full-size copy of the 红包。 Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese New Year Dance

Learn to dance for Chinese New Year!

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Vocabulary

A Meal fit for a Queen (Food Theme)

A Meal fit for a Queen (Food Theme)

A Meal fit for a Queen Activity For those in the UK, why not use this activity to teach lots [Read more]

Animals

Animals

During Chinese New Year, I introduce lots of animals to students, as well as the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. [Read more]

Jeopardy Ppt – I like/don’t like…

Jeopardy Ppt – I like/don’t like…

Jeopardy Games are a great way to get all students participating in reviewing language. Download this Powerpoint presentation and form [Read more]

Creative Chinese Store now open

Creative Chinese Store now open

Over the years, I have developed many resources for the teaching and learning of Chinese. Below are just a [Read more]

Build a Snowman (Christmas)

Build a Snowman (Christmas)

Are you teaching parts of the body? This activity is great for the Christmas season. Students will label the snowman [Read more]

Writing Characters

Creative Chinese Store now open

Creative Chinese Store now open

Over the years, I have developed many resources for the teaching and learning of Chinese. Below are just a [Read more]

A Chinese Place-mat for students

A Chinese Place-mat for students

My 18 students have just finished 8 weeks of learning Chinese and I must say I am so impressed with [Read more]

Email – start off early!

Email – start off early!

More and more teachers of Chinese are integrating technology into their teaching of Chinese. Students are engaged and challenged when [Read more]

App for your Chinese Classroom – FREE

App for your Chinese Classroom – FREE

There are many Apps that enhance the learning of Chinese, however the Apps I like the best encourage students to [Read more]

A Visit to Nanjing

A Visit to Nanjing

This brand new Powerpoint presentation introduces students to a conversation on a train between two people going to Nanjing. New [Read more]

Theme: A Visit to a Chinese restaurant

Theme: A Visit to a Chinese restaurant

While in the UK, I talked a lot about using Themes to pull a whole lot of topics together, so [Read more]

What’s your name? worksheet

What’s your name? worksheet

Download this ‘What’s your name’? worksheet. Students will use the model given to create their own cartoon. New vocabulary [Read more]

Create an ID Card

Create an ID Card

A great way to review information about the students is to create an ID card. Students will use as much [Read more]

Chinese Teachers Connect!

Join teachers of Chinese from around the world to talk about the teaching of Chinese in your classroom

Chinese Teachers Connect is bi-monthly project that brings teachers of Chinese together online through Skype to explore how we can advance the learning of Chinese in our classrooms. It's fun and free!

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