Taiwanese Elementary
Grade 1 Program
LTM's Taiwanese Elementary Grade 1 Program curriculum is in sync with that of public Taiwanese elementary schools.
Students enrolled in the course should possess the following:
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Proficiency in Zhuyin phonetic symbols, including single, double, and triple phonetic combinations, as well as mastery of tones.
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Strong handwriting skills (capable of writing English sentences).
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Ability to fluently read short passages (30 characters) and independently write Zhuyin responses.
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Divided into Grade 1 Semester A and Grade 1 Semester B, totaling two semesters.
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Each semester is divided into two terms, A and B, with 18 lessons per term, totaling 72 lessons.
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Each semester includes textbooks, exercises, and Mandarin character writing books.
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Each semester comprises 6 lessons, with each lesson containing text, conversation, nursery rhymes, word creation, and sentence creation, spanning 5-6 pages.
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Exercises include vocabulary writing, word creation, family activities, and fun exercises, totaling 5-6 pages.
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Each lesson teaches 10-15 Mandarin characters writing, totaling nearly 100 characters (writing) per semester.
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Extended reading includes recognition of approximately 150 Mandarin characters.
The Grade 1 curriculum is crafted specifically for children learning Mandarin overseas by the teachers and specialists at Little Thinkers Mandarin School. This curriculum places primary emphasis on reading and oral expression, with writing as a supportive skill, while incorporating elements from various subjects, arts, and cultures. We anticipate that this curriculum will help children maintain their enthusiasm for learning Mandarin and guide them in exploring the joy of the language through engaging materials and professional instruction. This aligns with the primary teaching goal of Little Thinkers Mandarin School: Have fun in learning and keep going. Because maintaining interest in learning is the key to successfully mastering any subject.
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