TongLe Chinese Courses: The Best Chinese Learning System for Overseas Chinese Children

【NextGen Holistic: Story-Based Enlightenment】

Illuminate Your Child’s Chinese World with Heartwarming Stories!

A good story speaks louder than a thousand words.

TongLe teachers carefully select high-quality Chinese picture books, using warm, humorous, and thought-provoking stories to accompany your child’s growth—making Chinese learning engaging and fun.

【Core Values】

Character Building · Emotional Care

• Inspire good daily habits through captivating stories
• Cultivate emotional well-being and a positive, optimistic personality
• Create a safe, nurturing environment that cares for each child's heart

Language Foundation · Skill Development

• Spark interest in Chinese and gradually build reading habits
• Naturally expand vocabulary and improve speaking skills through storytelling
• Integrate character recognition into storylines to introduce Chinese characters in a meaningful context

Holistic Growth · Cultivated Literacy

• Beautiful illustrations nurture artistic appreciation and imagination
• Engaging plots enhance observation, focus, and logical thinking
• A joyful learning atmosphere fosters confident, well-rounded children

Let every child, accompanied by stories, not only fall in love with Chinese but also grow into warm-hearted, kind, and resilient individuals.

This is more than a language class—it is a harbor for the heart.

1 hour of class and 1 hour of homework each week — learning idioms through sound and visuals, building wisdom through classics, developing language feel through Journey to the West, and strengthening the roots of Chinese characters.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children learn over 300 idioms and common expressions in a fun and effective way — building vocabulary without the burden of rote memorization.
• Selected classic lines from the Tao Te Ching bring children closer to thousands of years of wisdom, deepening both language expression and the way they think.
• Carefully chosen audiobooks — including Journey to the West and The Children's Encyclopedia — make the most of everyday moments to build Chinese listening skills and comprehension.
• A systematic approach to Chinese character roots helps children easily understand how characters are built, laying a strong foundation for reading and writing.

1 hour of class and 1 hour of homework each week — learning idioms through sound and visuals, building grace and character through classical poetry, developing language feel through Journey to the West, and strengthening the roots of Chinese characters.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children learn over 300 idioms and common expressions in a fun and engaging way — building vocabulary quickly without the burden of rote memorization.
• Through close reading of 60 carefully selected classical poems and memorizing key lines, children develop a natural feel for Chinese and carry the quiet confidence that comes from a mind steeped in poetry.
• Carefully chosen audiobooks — including Journey to the West and The Children's Encyclopedia — make the most of everyday moments to build Chinese listening skills and comprehension.
• A systematic approach to Chinese character roots helps children easily understand how characters are built, laying a strong foundation for reading and writing.

1 hour of class and 1 hour of homework each week — centered around reciting key Bible verses, combined with storytelling and encyclopedic content, building a natural feel for Chinese within a context where faith and culture come together.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children learn over 300 idioms and common expressions in a fun and engaging way — building vocabulary quickly without the burden of rote memorization.
• Children read and memorize key Bible verses and become familiar with children's Bible stories, building a rich bank of Chinese language material along the way.
• Engaging audiobooks — including The Children's Encyclopedia and 365 Bedtime Stories — develop listening skills and comprehension in an enjoyable way.
• A systematic approach to Chinese character roots helps children easily understand how characters are built, laying a strong foundation for further learning.

【NextGen Holistic: Sparks (L-H-S) - Level 1】

Literature · History · Science

• Through Chinese songs, riddles, and fun short passages, children naturally engage with the language in a joyful and relaxed environment, building familiarity and sparking internal motivation for continued learning.
• Immersive audiobook practice—including full versions of *Journey to the West* and *Famous Stories of Tang and Song Poetry Masters*—improves listening comprehension while building a rich foundation of language and cultural knowledge.
• With vivid storytelling, children are guided into the worlds of language, history, humanities, and geography—broadening their knowledge, inspiring reflection, and fostering cultural confidence and wisdom for life.
• Alongside the storytelling content, children fluently read 22 selected classical poems and recite famous lines, cultivating a natural sense for Chinese and developing literary appreciation—helping them embody “grace from a mind enriched by poetry.”
• Read aloud engaging and fun articles to train focus and rhythm in speech, supporting the development of neural language pathways and helping children naturally form positive habits of “listening with interest, speaking willingly, and expressing confidently.”
• Through visual explanations, systematically learn Chinese character roots and understand character structure—laying a solid foundation for literacy and writing, and achieving “joyful character recognition, easy writing.”
• Learn standardized stroke order and formation, cultivating good handwriting habits and establishing a strong foundation for Chinese learning—leading to neat writing and confident expression.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 2】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Guide children in fluently reading selected quotes from *The Analects*, deeply exploring the wisdom of ancient China, enhancing expressive language skills and depth of thinking, and naturally applying classical phrases in everyday conversation.
• Master Hanyu Pinyin systematically to lay a solid foundation for independent reading and pronunciation, helping children truly “understand what they read, pronounce accurately, and remember well.”
• Through immersive audiobook listening of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, spark interest in learning, improve listening and comprehension skills, and build vocabulary and cultural knowledge through classic storytelling.
• Integrate storytelling with rich reading content to vividly explain language, history, humanities, and geography, allowing children to expand their worldview effortlessly, absorb wisdom for life, and deepen cultural understanding.
• Classic recitation improves concentration, enhances Chinese language sense, promotes the development of Chinese language neural pathways, and strengthens coordination with speech muscles. It helps children develop a habit of “enjoying listening, speaking confidently, and expressing themselves boldly” in Chinese.
• Learn Chinese character roots systematically with visual memory techniques to understand character structure—no more rote memorization—laying a strong foundation for long-term Chinese literacy.
• Through carefully selected cultural reading passages with diverse topics and rich content, children expand their vocabulary and reading ability, while developing independent thinking—so they can “read engaging texts and become thoughtful individuals.”

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 4】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic lines from works such as *Seeking Roots IV*, experience the wisdom of Chinese civilization, and enhance expressive language and depth of thought. Apply classical expressions with confidence in daily life.
• Immerse in storytelling with *Tales of China*, gaining a panoramic view of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. Use historical stories as mirrors to understand life philosophy, expand vocabulary, and improve listening and cultural comprehension skills.
• With curated reading materials, systematically explore language, history, humanities, and geography—helping children learn through fun and grow through reflection, building both “language proficiency and cultural wisdom.”
• Vividly explain fundamental language concepts, including grammar and sentence structure, laying a solid foundation for future writing and expression.
• Classic recitation strengthens focus and language sensitivity, activates language neural pathways and oral muscle coordination, improves fluency and confidence in speaking, and cultivates the habit of “daring to speak, speaking well, and enjoying expression.”
• Master Chinese character roots and structural rules through visual memory techniques, making character recognition and writing easier—moving beyond rote memorization and boosting written language proficiency.
• Reading content is fully upgraded to include a wide range of cultural topics. Children are guided to build high-quality vocabulary and develop independent thinking, gradually entering a new phase of “deep reading and logical expression.”
• Fluently read and recite 38 carefully selected classical poems to cultivate language sense and cultural literacy—helping children truly embody the saying “a belly full of poetry shows in one's manner.”
• Incorporate recitation and performance training to enhance expressiveness, confidence, and stage presence—adding highlights to their overall skill development.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 5】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic lines from *Seeking Roots IV* and other works to grasp the wisdom of Chinese civilization, enhance expressive ability and depth of thought, and confidently apply classical phrases in daily life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Immerse in multi-genre storytelling, expanding vocabulary effortlessly. Through captivating stories, understand historical context and life philosophy while developing language sensitivity and cultural literacy.
• Follow the rhythm of the seasons to systematically explore Chinese festivals, solar terms, folk customs, wellness traditions, and the art of couplets—helping children deeply understand traditional wisdom and Chinese life philosophy.
• With selected reading materials, comprehensively teach language, history, humanities, and geography—stimulating thought through engaging content and building a solid foundation of “language competence + cultural insight.”
• Fluently read and recite 40 carefully selected classical poems to strengthen language rhythm and accumulate cultural refinement—truly embodying the saying “a belly full of poetry shows in one’s bearing.”
• Systematically explain language knowledge, sentence structure, and rhetorical techniques, paired with structured writing training to enhance children's Chinese writing abilities.
• Incorporate recitation and stage performance training to boost expressiveness, confidence, and communication skills—showcasing the charm of the Chinese language through well-rounded development.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 6】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic lines from *Seeking Roots V*, including highlights from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp the wisdom of Chinese civilization. Enhance language expression and depth of thought, and confidently apply classical phrases in daily life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Immerse in multi-genre storytelling to expand vocabulary and cultural perspective. Understand history and reflect on human nature through captivating stories, further enhancing language sensitivity and cultural literacy.
• Systematically study traditional Chinese arts, object aesthetics, and encyclopedic knowledge. Gain a longitudinal understanding of Chinese civilization and a cross-cultural comparison between China and the world, fostering independent inquiry and cultural expression.
• With high-quality reading materials, deepen knowledge in language, history, humanities, and geography. Improve comprehensive reading skills to independently understand long-form Chinese texts with depth and insight.
• Closely read timeless masterpieces such as *On the Love of Lotus*, *Memorial to Yueyang Tower*, and *A Petition Before the Campaign*. Accumulate classical knowledge and strengthen classical Chinese comprehension for advanced language thinking.
• Master writing techniques across various styles, enabling students to clearly express personal ideas and complete advanced-level Chinese writing tasks with confidence.
• Continue reciting and memorizing selected classical poems to build language refinement—truly achieving “a belly full of poetry shows in one's bearing.”
• Engage in weekly reading and public speaking practice, mastering recitation and presentation techniques to boost confidence and expressive impact.
• When facing various Chinese exams, rely on a solid foundation and targeted practice to deeply understand questions and answer accurately—confidently meeting any challenge.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 7】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic quotes from *Seeking Roots V*, including selections from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp Chinese wisdom, enhance language expression and depth of thinking, and confidently apply classical knowledge in real life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Closely read Song lyrics (ci poetry) to experience the deep emotions and cultural richness behind the text, improving students’ aesthetic awareness, literary sensitivity, and nuanced language expression.
• Engage in systematic close reading of full books, mastering scientific reading strategies, understanding book structure and themes, and developing habits of independent thinking and in-depth analysis.
• Explore current social topics through extended reading and group discussions to build logical expression and viewpoint articulation skills, and train students in critical thinking and public speaking.
• Practice expressive reading based on weekly reading and Song lyrics content, enhancing recitation skills and text comprehension, while clearly expressing personal insights during full-book discussions.
• With strong language skills and structured training, students are equipped to confidently tackle all types of Chinese exams—achieving steady success and standing out from the crowd.

【NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) - Level 8】

Literature · History · Philosophy · Science

• Deeply recite classic quotes from *Seeking Roots V*, including cultural gems from *The Book of Songs* and *The Book of Changes*, to grasp Chinese wisdom, enhance expressive ability and depth of thought, and confidently apply classical knowledge in daily life—truly achieving “learning for practical use.”
• Closely read renowned classical texts to explore emotional power and cultural richness within the language, improving aesthetic appreciation and literary sensitivity while developing refined and deep Chinese expression skills.
• Engage in short classical Chinese translation exercises to simultaneously enhance comprehension of classical texts and strengthen both language conversion and writing abilities in modern Chinese.
• Incorporate award-winning short films, current events, and historical anecdotes to lead themed discussions and opinion presentations—training students in critical thinking, logical expression, and public speaking confidence.
• Conduct close reading of key works from full-length books, guided by instructors to master structural analysis and content mapping, gradually building a robust system for independent reading, deep thinking, and high-quality expression.
• On the exam front, through systematic training and strong language accumulation, students are well-prepared to tackle various Chinese exams with precision and clarity—achieving steady success and standing out from the crowd.

• 汉语拼音是认读汉字字音的基础，是学习中文的基石，也是阅读写话的工具。
• 学好汉语拼音是低年级学生学习中文的基本任务。
• 本课程主要通过系统的拼音训练，培养孩子对拼音的认读、拼读的能力。
• 用通俗易懂的方式化解拼读难点，让孩子能够全方位地掌握拼音，解决会认不会拼的难题。

• 成语所承载的人文内涵非常丰富和厚重，大量成语出自经典著作，堪称中华文化的“活化石”。
• 每堂课，都会有一个欢乐的成语主题，比如数字来报到、身体的奥秘、草木皆有情……我们将结合孩子们的生活经验，用生动的故事串讲主题下的相关成语。
• 课堂中，还会穿插小游戏，让孩子们“玩转成语”，比如成语接龙、成语填字、看图猜成语、你来描述我来猜……在开心的游戏中，不仅熟悉了成语，也锻炼了思维和想象力。

• 远在周朝时，周天子贤明有德，他想要观察民风习俗，了解自己的得失，以便自我考察和修正。于是派了一批官员去各地采集民间歌谣，后由乐官整理，这便是《诗》的形成，到了汉代，又被尊为《诗经》。
• 子曰：“诗三百，一言以蔽之，曰‘思无邪’”。2500多年过去了，《诗经》依然是中国人的文学、美学和精神源泉。
• 本课程选取《诗经》名篇，带孩子们诵读、赏析、吟唱。诵读、赏析能帮助孩子们体会《诗经》的文学美感、丰富内涵，吟唱则有助于人情感的抒发。所谓“《诗》，可以兴，可以观，可以群，可以怨。”学习《诗经》，是可以鼓舞精神、交流情感、彼此和同的。
• 引入《诗经名物图解》的欣赏，这是日本江户时代学者细井徇组织画师绘制的《诗经》里的动物、植物图。工笔画细致精美，总共二百余幅，我们挑出一部分，结合现代的生物学知识去了解这些物种，也将会是一段愉快的艺术、科学之旅。

• 本课程选取《通用规范汉字表》一级字表的高频常用字375个，白话文阅读中使用的累计频率达70％以上！
• 灵活识字，透彻讲解。用字根、字源、搭积木、画画等灵活方式，剖析汉字构造的特点与规律，透彻讲解汉字，真正掌握汉字。
• 拓展汉字，收获更大！375字为精讲内容，在拆分、剖析汉字结构的过程中，会引入更多汉字的讲解。
• 整体识记，字不离词，词不离句。结合生活经验，理解并活用汉字，同时积累常用词汇、句子。
• 课堂穿插与汉字相关的小游戏、趣味短文、笑话、谜语，课堂活泼有趣，孩子轻松复习，高效记忆。