Wednesday 星期三 Middle + Upper Level 中高年級 (1/5-4/19) Fri 6PM PST

Lesson series

Step into the world of Netflix’s Wednesday—in Chinese! In this immersive class, students read the Chinese subtitles screen-by-screen as we watch selected scenes, learning all key terms, dialogue patterns, and expressions used in the show. We explore idioms, character recognition, tone usage, and the cultural references behind Wednesday’s sharp wit and supernatural world. Through guided discussions, vocabulary breakdowns, and fun comprehension challenges, students build confident reading and listening skills while engaging with a series they love. Perfect for middle to upper-level learners ready for real, natural Mandarin in a high-interest, contemporary context.

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6-8 idioms/lesson
Vocabulary, Discussions, and Games
Use comics 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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What Happens in Class

This is the Mandarin learning experience families have been searching for, authentic, rich, warm, and built on world-class literature.

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We are fully WASC accredited, ensuring academic quality and high standards.
We have received multiple Innovation and Social Impact Awards from the University of Pennsylvania for our unique approach to education.
Our teachers are trained through the rigorous Motherly Notes methodology, known for making Mandarin learning fast, joyful, and conversation-driven.

At Motherly Notes, your child steps into a true native-language environment unlike any other bilingual program. Most classmates come from Mandarin-speaking households, giving students natural exposure to authentic tones, expressions, and high-level discussion. This immersive atmosphere consistently helps our learners skyrocket their Chinese abilities, quickly and joyfully.

Teachers guide students through reading the subtitles in the series screen by screen and get speed reading in characters fast. Idioms are explained and students share their sentence constructions.

As the story unfolds, students pause to unpack new terms, imagery, and ideas. They explore meanings, connect concepts to their own experiences, and learn how native speakers naturally express themselves. One of the biggest challenges in acquiring a second language is that our minds try to translate everything from what we know—making it difficult to form real, intuitive connections. By using the Wednesday series, students bridge that gap more easily. The familiar storyline helps them link meaning to language instantly, creating frequent “ah-ha” moments that accelerate comprehension and make learning genuinely exciting.

Students use idioms or terms used each class and construct a paragraph every week and share in class. It allows for practice and discussion.

This course was created to provide a highly engaging environment for middle to upper-level students to learn the everyday terms they actually use in real life. Classes are lively, dynamic, and full of energy—often filled with laughter, spirited debates, and thoughtful discussions that naturally support language acquisition. The result is a fun, immersive space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and grow rapidly in their conversational Mandarin.

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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