Lesson series

SPEECH ESSAY Beginner (9/2-12/15) Thur 10AM / 3PM / 6PM PST

Pull it all together from our Everyday Chinese program with Thursday Speech and Essay day where you write, publish, do review, learn how to give a speech, do presentations, or write an essay depending on your level. It's part of our whole child program! Varies per semester.
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Become an Author!

ESSAY and SPEECH classes will now be publishing a book together as a class that will be sold on amazon. become an author!

Write your own article, story or part of the book. Get it edited, revised, and perfected.

Work with the class to develop a theme.
Each one will be in charge of their part.

Get published with bragging rights and showcase how great your Chinese is!

What Is It?

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Beginner-level students will create original picture books in Chinese that showcase vocabulary words centered around a theme of their choice. These books will combine visuals, characters, pinyin, and optionally simple sentences or phrases. The number of vocabulary words is flexible, students may incorporate anywhere from 20 to 50+ words depending on their interest, topic, and motivation.

The class will begin by exploring possible themes, such as Animals, Food, My Daily Life, Fantasy Creatures, or Dream Vacation. Each student will choose a theme they’re excited about and begin building a personal word bank, which will form the foundation of their book.

Throughout the course, students will learn new vocabulary, reinforce existing words, and practice character writing and pronunciation. Each page of their book will feature one or more vocabulary words, an illustration, and supporting text, such as pinyin, labels, or a simple sentence.

As the weeks progress, students will draft, revise, and polish their books using both creative and language skills. In the final weeks, they will assemble a digital version of their book and present it during a celebratory virtual book launch, reading aloud to classmates and showcasing their progress.
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We're More than Chinese...

We give kids...

  • Methods to Learn
  • Friends
  • Coolness
  • Culture
  • Self motivation
  • Charisma

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Our courses are best done with a BUNDLE with a different subject each day. Each course has:

  • 3-6 Idioms and 10 characters/lesson
  • Vocabulary, discussions and games
  • Use stories to learn Mandarin
  • Conducted 100% in Mandarin
  • Make cool friends and immerse
  • Zoom sign on, recordings for review, worksheets all conveniently in your dashboard.
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Why BUNDLES are best!

500/Year | FAST Results | Consistency | Entire Ecosystem

Our Philosophy

At Motherly Notes, we believe learning Chinese should feel like an adventure, not a chore. Our approach is all about immersive, meaningful learning that connects language with real-world knowledge. In our classes, kids explore subjects through engaging stories, thought-provoking texts, and lively discussions—all in Chinese. We focus on building fluency naturally, making Chinese a tool for discovery, not just memorization. With idioms, character learning, and social-emotional insights woven in, kids gain confidence in both language and critical thinking. Learning should spark curiosity, and at Motherly Notes, we make sure it does.
  • Advanced methods for memorizing characters.
  • Scientifically proven methods for learning.
  • Fully interest driven so your child will never get bored.
  • Building people magic so it feels like a playdate.
  • Award winning curriculum design (UPenn, Wharton, Jacobs Foundation awards). 

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About Sign on and Flex Times

Motherly Notes courses are conducted online. All zoom links will be in your dashboard upon sign on. If there are multiple times listed, students are allowed to sign on at any of the given times listed for that day, as all zoom links will be provided in your dashboard.