Western children learning Mandarin need a Western approach developed recently to make the most of interactive play learning strategies.We are the experts in how young (primary school) children can best learn Mandarin
- We are passionate about children learning Chinese young. We provide free advice. We always learn from speaking to interested parents and schools.
- We are an organization that has developed a West meets East pedagogy. Western children fail to learn Mandarin unless they are taught Western style. Few Chinese tutors are available that meet our standards. All our tutors are bi-cultural as well as bi-lingual. A teacher of Chinese that is just bi-lingual cannot teach children.
- We have an amazing team of people working with us and in partnership with us. We pull on Chinese learning talent, expertise and knowledge from many places.
- Our processes ensure tutors are well prepared and do not let you down. Our smooth running of clubs is well known to those that refer us to others often when other organizations have let them down.
- With Mandarama, we work with the hottest young talent in the creative digital sector to create innovation that works
- Bamboo is managed by passionate and skilled people who value efficiency and great customer service.
- Our tutors and customers are loyal to us. We are the preferred employers of established Chinese tutors. Our customers refer us to others.
Our approach to learning:
- Makes the most of the rhythmic, sing-song elements of Mandarin Chinese
- Introduces tones early and emphasizes pronunciation, given this is what is so difficult to master when older and what is so easy for young children to pick up
- Integrates culture
- Chinese has no tenses, so context matters.
- Language is a function of culture and vice-versa
- Culture is interesting and fun - especially given the tremendous Chinese heritage
- Builds a bridge between West and East in terms of
- A Western approach to learning
- A commitment to the Chinese language
- Tutors who are Westernised AND experienced and qualified in teaching Chinese
- Is innovative -we
- integrate modern technology such as pod-casting
- make use of different learning styles - e.g. learning by doing through Tai Chi and Chinese Art
- are constantly improving what we do and how we do it