Better Chinese

Learning Chinese for Homeschoolers!

Start Communicating in Chinese Right Away

Better Chinese language materials are developed with the simple goal of making Chinese language learning fun, relevant and easy. We believe passionately in the importance, power and joy of learning a new language and getting to know a different culture. For beginners, our inquiry-based and story-centered pedagogy focuses on the importance of communication. Our starter kits are designed for students and parents in non-heritage learning environments to start speaking the Chinese language right away!

Click Here to read what independent homeschoolers say about us!

Homeschooler's Starter Kit

Perfect for teaching the foundation of the Chinese language. Homeschooling parents can learn and teach their students with the English Parent/Teacher Guide, and create an interactive and engaging learning environment with the multimedia and online curriculum! The Homeschooler's Starter Kit includes:

My First Chinese Words 36 Storybooks + Audio CD

I Love Chinese 12 additional Storybooks + Audio CD

Sing with Better Chinese Audio CD set (4 CDs)

My First Chinese Words Parent/Teacher Guide in English

My First Chinese Words Workbook Set (Workbooks 1 & 2)

My First Chinese Games

My First Chinese Words Online 1-36 (1-year subscription)

Better Chinese Stickers

Language

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Grade

K-Lower Elementary

Price

~~US $311.35~~ Special Package Price $210.00 (33% off)

Homeschooler's Starter Kit Plus

One step beyond the Starter Kit, the Homeschooler's Starter Kit Plus! Includes additional exercise books, multimedia and stories to encourage language and cultural immersion. When learning with the Starter Kit Plus! Homeschoolers not only open a new door to the Chinese culture but have the opportunity to make connections between the cultures of the East and the West with stories and songs. The Homeschooler's Starter Kit Plus! includes:

All the components of the Starter Kit

I Love Chinese Workbook (in Simplified Chinese only)

My First Chinese Writing Exercise Book

Magical Chinese Characters DVD Vol. 1

Chinese Festivals CD-ROM

Songs & Rhymes CD-ROM

Beginner Story Library Online (1-year subscription)

Language

Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese

Grade

K-Lower Elementary

Price

~~US $478.05~~ Special Package Price $310.00 (35% off)

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Homeschooler & Parent Reviews:

"We started with Rosetta Stone, Muzzy, and a multitude of DVDs, CDs, and books. All were either too boring or too hard. We really thought it was impossible for our family to learn Chinese. Then we found BetterChinese.com.

I cannot say enough good things about BetterChinese.com...There are little storybooks that introduce about 5 or 6 words each...The CDs that go with the book are wonderful. The speakers are clear, slow, concise, and loud. No rapid mumbling like the other programs we had purchased...Then there are simple workbooks that make learning the symbols fun and easy. We also enjoy the computer CD which includes the same stories as in the storybooks as well as fun activities after each book.

Finally, there are two types of colorful flashcards which are used to play card games. My daughter...loves playing "Go Fish", "Old Maid", and all the other fun card games we play with the flashcards."
- Minniwannabe from HomeschoolReviews.com (Click Here to read the complete review)

"I am planning to use [the online curriculum] along with the textbooks. The textbook will help with having something to grade and take scores from . The online curriculum will help us understand how to speak better. The Magical Chinese videos are excellent in teaching the characters.... We are just now getting ready to order it. I appreciated having excellent customer service when I had questioned. " - Barbara K. from Sidney, IL

"We have used My First Chinese Words books and online curriculum. Our girls have really enjoyed the online activities, and consider them to be their 'computer games' They've been very motivated and have learned a lot, especially in the areas of vocabulary and sentence structure." - Anonymous

"We love the one we bought last week so much." - Sonja I. from Wilmette, IL

"We have just begun. I sit with [my daughter] and have her teach me in order to practice and study. We like using the flash cards." - Mary H. from Madison, WI

How Do I Teach Chinese to My Homeschooler?

For Homeschooler

Colorfully-illustrated books to peak the interest of young or beginner learners
Repetitive and spiral-up approach design to focus on communication right from the start
Online flash animation and additional exercises, stories and homework for non-heritage learners
Interactive and engaging learning with songs/rhymes, games and activities

For Parents

Step-by-step English Parent/Teacher Guide to facilitate homeschooling curriculum
Supplemental games, activities, cultural stories and additional resources to make learning with your student fun and engaging!
Complete online curriculum to accompany student's learning and to provide learning history tracking and assessment progress

Sample Lesson Plan

Introduction / Opener
Take some time to introduce the lesson text
1. Try reading through one My First Chinese Words book with the student.
2. After reading through the book, go through the text again while listening to the My First Chinese Words Audio CD.
Practice
Reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure knowledge with additional practices.
1. Watch lesson story animation module online or through My First Chinese Words CD-ROM.
2. Use the My First Chinese Words Parent/Teacher's Guide to play games and activities with the student.
Additional Games / Activities
Games and activities make language learning meaningful and applicable to the students' everyday lives.
1. Use the numerous games in the My First Chinese Game Cards to reinforce the student's vocabulary learning and memory retention. In addition, these games practice the various skills of listening, speaking and reading.
Songs, Rhymes & Stories
Singing songs and learning rhymes are the best way for beginner learners (of all ages) to pick up new vocabulary and remember it for days to come!
1. Use the Sing with Better Chinese 4 Audio CDs Set to complement the book that your student is learning.
2. The Songs & Rhymes online and the Beginner Story Library provide great resources for students to be exposed to fun songs and cultural stories.
Review / Wrap-Up
Repetition is key for beginner learners, especially for learners in Kindergarten through Lower Elementary School.
1. Repeat the lesson text in the book.
2. Review and watch the lesson story animation module again with the student.

In a classroom setting, we recommend using 5 class meetings to teach 1 book in the My First Chinese Words series. Contact us to see how we can help your homeschooler learn!