Looking to learn Mandarin online? Mandarin Matrix offers a fun and interactive learning experience which is essential in retaining information when working with a foreign language. Find out why Mandarin Matrix would be an excellent fit for your child below.
Founded in 2013 in response to an increasing demand for Chinese language materials, Mandarin Matrix’s aim is to increase Chinese fluency and literacy across the world by delivering exceptional online learning resources that are not only fun and interactive, but engaging and highly-effective, too.
The customized, cloud-based reading solution supports learners of Mandarin as a second language from kindergarten through secondary school and is used by over 75,000 students in Hong Kong, the USA, and the UK, and across 25 countries worldwide.
Its curriculum and learning solutions are built on a pedagogically strong foundation, using the principle of spiraled learning as a fun and engaging way to support students in achieving linguistic excellence in the four key language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Discover more on how Mandarin Matrix can help your child learn Mandarin online below.
The Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom is an interface which supports students in achieving a thorough understanding in Chinese reading, writing, speaking and listening. Its products have been designed with one thing in mind: to ensure that learning Chinese is simple and easy for both students and teachers, both in the classroom and independently at home.
Aspiring linguists can access over 1,750 original readers and 16,000 exercises via the Online Classroom from any place at any time – and that’s not all. Students will also be supported by over 10,000 offline resources, which includes teacher support materials such as ebooks, worksheets and flashcards in both simplified and traditional Chinese. There are also over 5,000 activities and games on offer, enabling students to practice their newfound skills in an interactive, fun and challenging way.
The platform’s recently added audio analysis feature is a great tool for learners looking to improve on their speech accuracy. It works by instantly analysing speaking assignments and then providing them with real-time feedback on their pronunciation. Teachers too will rejoice over this new feature as they will be able to review student progress at a glance, shortening that oft-too-lengthy correction time.
Using the character stroke order feature, students of Mandarin Matrix’s Online classroom can first review how a Chinese character should be written by watching the stroke order demonstration taking place on the left hand side of the screen, and then follow those very same steps side-by-side on the right. As with all the other features on offer, students will receive instant feedback following the exercise, allowing them to quickly learn from their mistakes in a more efficient and effective manner.
Mandarin Matrix’s materials have been carefully planned and developed to ensure that just the right amount is introduced at just the right time. Many of the scenarios depicted in their range of books reflect real-life settings of family, school, and community. By placing and repeating new vocabulary in a context that young learners can relate to, students are more likely to engage in stimulating discussions, further accelerating their Mandarin language proficiency.
Featuring a broad range of content that aligns with IB, PYP, MYP, iGCSE, GCSE, Common Core, FLES, FLEX, AP and YCT, we’re sure you’ll find the best match for your child’s curriculum and individual testing goals within Mandarin Matrix’s vast array of materials.
For students keen to learn a wider range of Mandarin vocabulary but who wish to take a well-deserved break from curriculum-based books and workbooks, know that Mandarin Matrix offers a wide range of fun and engaging reading alternatives to suit all learners. For example, there’s the Pangu comic books, which is an excellent option for students who enjoy learning from picture-based reading. Then there’s also the Zhong Guo Ming Ren series. Designed for middle school children learning Chinese language and culture, this factual set of biographies delve into well-known figures from Chinese history. Written in simple text and with detailed Chinese, pinyin and English vocabulary lists to encourage children to use and practice Chinese, these learning materials use content common to curricula worldwide, including AP, IB and NCEA.
Browse through Mandarin Matrix’s full range of books here.
“This is a wonderful learning platform for children to read, practice and play with Chinese. It makes Chinese learning much easier and more fun. We love it!”
– Assistant Head of Chinese, Shanghai United International School, China
“I particularly like the high production value of these books – they look good and have been carefully thought out to provide progression from reading single words to whole books. Meanwhile, the high quality of the visual information not only assists children in decoding the text but gives an excellent springboard to talk about the Chinese culture.”
– Chinese teacher, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
“Learning Chinese is a huge commitment for most non-native speakers. The task is even more daunting for children. Mandarin Matrix, as a powerful online course, significantly reduces the burden of repetitive drills and often adds pleasant flavor to the learning process.Our teachers particularly like the automatic reporting system. In many schools, Mandarin Matrix is an established component of home learning, and it is a valuable assistant to parents, particularly those who do not speak Chinese.”
– Teacher, English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong
“The cartoons are really funny and help me to learn. I can practice my calligraphy and improve my skills online.”
Student, Hong Kong
“The Mandarin Matrix stories gradually spiral forward…I feel this is very systematic. The stories have a very strong narrative and the students like them a lot.”
– Dual Language Immersion Teacher, Draper Elementary, United States
“Mandarin Matrix is a great online learning tool for Mandarin study. It’s interactive, fun and challenging. My students enjoy listening to the stories, earning enough coins to play games…I highly appreciate it and recommend it as an overseas Mandarin teacher!”
– Mandarin teacher, Bandung Alliance International School, Indonesia
With an annual fee of HK$772 (US$99) per student, the Online Classroom is an exceedingly affordable option for parents looking for Mandarin lessons online. Interested parties should note that school and district discounts are available upon request.
Contact us to get a free trial or to learn more via email at sales@mandarinmatrix.com
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