Reading and Writing Mandarin Chinese for Homeschoolers

Reading and Writing Mandarin Chinese for Homeschoolers

If you’re homeschooling Mandarin Chinese, you know the importance of daily reading and writing practice—but where can you find the most helpful and enjoyable resources for your child? Today, one homeschooling mom is sharing the resources that she has used to help her children learn to read and write in Chinese—even though she doesn’t speak it!

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Audio Resources for Homeschooling Mandarin Chinese with Young Children

Audio Resources for Homeschooling Mandarin Chinese with Young Children

Homeschooling Mandarin Chinese isn’t impossible for native English-speaking parents, if you have the right resources. Today on the blog, we have a guest post from a reader who has successfully taught her kids to speak Chinese—even though she doesn’t speak it herself! Read the post to learn more about her favorite audio resources for studying Mandarin at home.

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Where to Find Kids' Foreign Language Music (And Our Family Favorites!)

Where to Find Kids' Foreign Language Music (And Our Family Favorites!)

Looking for foreign language music that is culturally authentic, high-quality, and affordable to use in your homeschool? I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing our family’s favorite resource for foreign language music (and our top albums of all time) today!

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My Honest Review of Duolingo for Homeschool Language Learning

My Honest Review of Duolingo for Homeschool Language Learning

Duolingo is one of the most popular homeschool language learning tools--but does it work? I'm sharing again what I like and what I don't like about this app, as both a homeschooling mom and a language educator. And I have a few recommendations for maximizing your Duolingo use for homeschool language learning. 

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Using Netflix Kids for Homeschool Language Learning

Using Netflix Kids for Homeschool Language Learning

Watching TV can be a great way to get your homeschool student more exposure to a foreign language--but where can you find the best shows? Today, I'm sharing my recommendations of Netflix Kids shows that are available in Spanish, French, German, and Chinese--suitable for language learners of all levels!

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Homeschool Language Learning with Littles

Homeschool Language Learning with Littles

What does research tell us about language learning with littles--and what are the best ways to homeschool foreign languages with young children? I answering those questions in today's post and give ideas of how to make language learning fun and real for your youngest homeschool students.

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Free (and Legal!) Audio Resources for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Free (and Legal!) Audio Resources for Homeschool Foreign Language Learning

Well friends, my plan to write a post on YouTube read-alouds didn't quite work out--read this to find out why and to see my recommendations for free and legal audio resources for homeschool language learners.

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