Chinese Language Day – Celebrating Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity with UN

Chinese Language Day | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Language Day Chinese Langauge Day of the United Nations is a day to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. And, there are more U.N. Langauge Days.  Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the six official languages of the United Nations. And here are the special days for each one of them. Arabic Language Day – December 18 French Langauge Day – March 20 Chinese Langauge Day – April 20 English Langauge Day – April 23

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Chinese Tones Practice Net or Prince with audio

Chinese tones Practice net or prince | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese tones practice net or prince!  These are two fun expressions with three high-frequency Chinese characters. When you are learning Mandarin Chinese tones often become a focus.  “Am I saying the right tone?”  “Do I say it right?”  It is important to relax and acknowledge that tones might be something new but you can learn with practice. The best way to practice is to listen to the accurate and clear pronunciation of a native speaker or her

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Chinese is Fun vs. That is Hard

Chinese is fun introduce Mandarin to children Miss Panda Chinese

  “Chinese is fun!”  “What are we going to learn next time?…”  The kids are having a good time and they are eager to know what is coming up in the next class.  I am gathering all my materials and am ready to head to the classroom next door. When young learners are engaged and enrolled in learning they are excited and fearless about learning something new. “Miss Panda, I know that song!”  As I started singing

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