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

25 minutes of class each week — using carefully selected picture books to guide children in expressing themselves, thinking deeply, and building good habits!

• Thoughtfully chosen Chinese picture books use warm, humorous, and thought-provoking stories to guide children toward good habits, while nurturing a positive, optimistic character and healthy emotional skills.
• Through listening to stories, children naturally build vocabulary and develop spoken expression — falling in love with Chinese reading in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
• Chinese character awareness is woven into the stories, helping children observe characters closely and develop an appreciation for the subtle beauty and meaning behind how each character is designed.
• High-quality picture book illustrations nurture artistic appreciation and imagination, while engaging story plots sharpen observation and logical thinking — raising bright, confident children through the joy of learning.

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.

2 hours of class and about 1.5 hours of homework each week. Famous Sayings from the Great Learning and the Doctrine of the Mean spark deeper thinking, idioms and phrases build vocabulary, poetry and stories develop language feel, and songs and riddles make learning genuinely fun.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children master over 300 idioms and common expressions — vocabulary grows quickly, and idioms start flowing naturally in everyday speech, delighting parents along the way.
• Over 360 Chinese characters are broken down in fun and memorable ways, helping children grasp the sound, shape, and meaning of each character — building a strong foundation for reading and writing.
• Close reading of selected Famous Sayings from the Great Learning and the Doctrine of the Mean brings children closer to thousands of years of wisdom, deepening both their expression and the way they think.
• Immersive listening to classics such as Journey to the West and Stories of Tang and Song Dynasty Poets builds vocabulary and cultural knowledge through stories — improving comprehension without children even realizing it.
• Paired with engaging storytelling, children read 22 carefully selected classical poems closely and memorize Famous Sayings — nurturing the kind of quiet grace and confidence that only comes from a mind rich in poetry.

2 hours of class and about 1.5 hours of homework each week. Fun idiom learning builds vocabulary, storytelling sharpens language feel, short passage reading develops expression, poetry and singing build confidence and grace, and songs and riddles keep learning fun.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children master over 300 idioms and common expressions — vocabulary grows quickly, and idioms start flowing naturally in everyday speech, delighting parents along the way.
• Over 360 Chinese characters are broken down in fun and memorable ways, helping children grasp the sound, shape, and meaning of each character — building a strong foundation for reading and writing.
• Immersive listening to classics such as Journey to the West and Stories of Tang and Song Dynasty Poets builds vocabulary and cultural knowledge through stories — improving comprehension without children even realizing it.
• Paired with engaging storytelling, children read 22 carefully selected classical poems closely and memorize Famous Sayings — nurturing the quiet grace and confidence that only comes from a mind rich in poetry.
• Chinese songs, riddles, and fun short passages are woven throughout the program, helping children feel at home in the language and keeping them genuinely motivated to keep learning.

2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Famous Sayings from the Analects inspire wisdom, the "Sound–Image–Meaning" method builds a rich bank of proverbs and expressions, immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms brings history to life, and progressive reading paves the way to independent reading.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children master a wide range of proverbs, common sayings, and expressions — quickly building vocabulary while naturally weaving life wisdom into everyday conversation.
• Close reading of selected Famous Sayings from the Analects brings children deep into thousands of years of wisdom, helping them naturally use classic expressions in daily conversation and speak with greater depth and meaning.
• A systematic approach to pinyin helps children truly "recognize it, read it right, and remember it" — laying a strong foundation for independent reading.
• Immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms builds vocabulary and cultural knowledge through classic stories, develops critical thinking, and keeps children genuinely excited to keep learning.
• Progressive reading materials cover a wide range of topics and gradually increase in difficulty — helping children grow as readers naturally and confidently, step by step toward independent reading.

2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. The "Sound–Image–Meaning" method builds a rich bank of proverbs and expressions, immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms brings history to life, and progressive reading paves the way to independent reading.

• Through an innovative "Sound–Image–Meaning" curriculum, children master a wide range of proverbs, common sayings, and expressions — quickly building vocabulary while naturally weaving life wisdom into everyday conversation.
• A systematic approach to pinyin helps children truly "recognize it, read it right, and remember it" — laying a strong foundation for independent reading.
• Immersive listening to Romance of the Three Kingdoms builds vocabulary and cultural knowledge through classic stories, develops critical thinking, and keeps children genuinely excited to keep learning.
• Progressive reading materials cover a wide range of topics and gradually increase in difficulty — helping children grow as readers naturally and confidently, step by step toward independent reading.

2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Exploring China broadens horizons, immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and Chu-Han Contention brings history to life, upgraded reading builds comprehension, and classical poetry lays a lasting cultural foundation.

• Centered around the theme of "Exploring China," children discover breathtaking landscapes, fascinating cultural stories, and the flavors of Chinese cuisine — naturally building cultural knowledge and broadening their view of the world along the way.
• Immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and the Chu-Han Contention brings history to life through classic stories — building vocabulary, deepening understanding of history, and drawing out timeless life lessons.
• Upgraded reading materials cover a wider range of topics and styles, helping children build vocabulary and develop thinking skills — steadily moving toward independent reading and confident self-expression.
• Over 50 classical poems covering the most commonly studied pieces from elementary and middle school — helping children build a solid poetry foundation that will serve them for life.
• Supplementary reading from The Most Beautiful Chinese Folktales brings fresh and engaging stories that quickly broaden children's reading horizons and nurture a lasting love of reading in Chinese.

2 hours of class and 2 hours of homework each week. Exploring China broadens horizons, immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and Chu-Han Contention brings history to life, upgraded reading builds comprehension, and classical poetry lays a lasting cultural foundation.

• Centered around the theme of "Exploring China", children discover breathtaking landscapes, fascinating cultural stories, and the flavors of Chinese cuisine — naturally building cultural knowledge and broadening their view of the world along the way.
• Immersive listening to the Tang Dynasty Chronicles and the Chu-Han Contention brings history to life through classic stories — building vocabulary, deepening understanding of history, and drawing out timeless life lessons.
• Upgraded reading materials cover a wider range of topics and styles, helping children build vocabulary and develop thinking skills — steadily moving toward independent reading and confident self-expression.
• Over 50 classical poems covering the most commonly studied pieces from elementary and middle school — helping children build a solid poetry foundation that will serve them for life.
• Supplementary reading from The Most Beautiful Chinese Folktales brings fresh and engaging stories that quickly broaden children's reading horizons and nurture a lasting love of reading in Chinese.

【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。