Chinese: L4-L5
NextGen Holistic Chinese【Advancement Level】 Poetry & ProseItation · History & Culture · Reading & Writing Excellence · Breadth and Fluency
Through the study of historical culture, folk traditions, grammatical foundations, Chinese character analysis, and the recitation of classical poetry and famous sayings—complemented by extensive reading, oral performance, and writing practice—this NextGen Chinese program cultivates students' cultural literacy and develops their advanced reading and writing skills.
L4-L5
NextGen Holistic Chinese: L4-L5 (9+):
Through a comprehensive study of Chinese history and culture, listening to "Stories of China," savoring classical poetry, reciting famous sayings, and systematically exploring festivals, seasonal traditions, folk customs, wellness practices, and couplets throughout the four seasons, NextGen Chinese builds students' broad and profound cultural foundation and literacy. By mastering high-frequency characters, character associations, embedded character meanings, grammatical concepts, and rhetorical devices—combined with extensive reading across diverse genres and supplementary texts—the program cultivates advanced reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Through oral performance practice and writing training, it establishes a solid foundation for higher-level reading and expression.
NextGen Holistic: Vision (L-H-P-S) L4
Ages 9+
【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) L5
Ages 10+
【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.
