I Can Say My Chinese Name!

Posted by Yajuan Zhang

This year is very special for fifth grade students. It is the first time students can choose and focus on one second language. It is also the first time for Upper School students to experience the full-time language program. Students have the language class four times a week with each time 45 minutes. This year, eight students chose Mandarin and they make a great class to experience the challenge and fun of learning a totally different language.

Students are curious about learning the culture differences. With an interesting discussion about the difference of the name order between China and the U.S., students are more engaged in learning the meaning of their own Chinese names and practice saying the names with a rhythm. As soon as you turn on the video, almost immediately you can tell how students are excited about saying their Chinese names and expressing it in this mini-dialogue with a lively rhythm. And of course, you always sense the fresh air blowing on your face when being part of anther culture, don’t you?

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