Looking for a fun way for your tween or teen to learn a new language?
Panda Mandarin is excited to provide a unique Summer learning opportunity for students to dive into Mandarin with an enriching program for beginners to the language. Each day will involve a practical language lesson, conversational practice, and a cultural lesson. The last day of the week will include a fun & special field trip to downtown Chinatown to learn more about the historical & cultural significance of the community in Toronto!
Schedule
Students can join Week 1 and/or Week 2, or Week 3 and/or Week 4 and get an enriching experience.
July
Week 1 - July 2-5 - $280
Week 2 - July 8-12 - $300
Week 1 & Week 2 - $493 (15% off)
August
Week 3 - August 6-9 - $280
Week 4 - August 12-16 - $300
Week 3 & Week 4 - $493 (15% off)
Age
The program is designed for those Grade 6 and older (entering Grade 6 in September 2024). The class is an all-gender program.
A minimum of 10 students is required to run the class.
Examples of daily topics
Language components can include - intro to Mandarin tones vs. Latin-based languages, basic phrases, Mandarin grammar, pinyin (phonetics system)
Conversational practice - practical scenarios - with family & friends, at a restaurant, sightseeing, etc.
Cultural connections - topics can include: basic Chinese history, geography, food, art & culture, Chinese community in Toronto
Why learn Mandarin?
Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world and the most spoken language in Canada after English & French.
Chances are you know someone who can speak Mandarin or wanted to understand Chinese culture better!
There are also cognitive benefits of learning Mandarin that can help benefit & support the learning of other subjects such as music & mathematics!
Lastly, with China playing a significant part of the global economy, being able to understand and connect in Mandarin can help bridge gaps and foster new relationships.