Bringing Stories to Life: The Power of Interactive Storytelling in Chinese Learning

At Chia Chinese, we believe that learning a language should be a joyful, immersive experience. One of the most powerful tools we use in our classrooms is interactive storytelling, a method that goes beyond passive listening and engages students through role-playing, movement, open-ended questions, and hands-on activities. Why do we use interactive storytelling? Because research…

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How We Use ACTFL’s Three Modes of Communication in Our Chia Chinese Classes

In language learning, communication is more than just memorizing vocabulary and grammar—it’s about using language in meaningful ways. At Chia Chinese, we follow the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) framework, which emphasizes three modes of communication: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. By incorporating all three modes into our lessons, we ensure that…

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True Immersion through Asian Homestay and Volunteer program

True immersion serves as a transformative approach to enhancing language acquisition, cultural understanding, and personal growth.  Our Asian Homestay and Volunteer Program offers students the opportunity to engage deeply with local communities, providing experiences that extend well beyond traditional classroom learning and fostering meaningful connections with both the language and the culture. Imagine living with…

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Chia’s Learning Progression Map

On the first day of the year 2023, Chia Chinese Learning is sharing our new year resolution: To grow and innovate the unique and authentic Chinese learning experiences we offer our students, with a focus on helping our learners advance in learning Chinese. When our teachers are not in the classrooms, they meet regularly to…

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Building a learning community

One of our summer camp’s projects proves that when learning is relatable and inviting, the learners dive right in. On the first day of this summer camp, we started getting to know the learners through various activities and making interpersonal connections. The campers have had little to no exposure to Chinese language, but they were…

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