About the Kids' Chinese Course
A kids' Chinese course aligned with YCT Levels 1–4. 100 fun lessons covering vocabulary and grammar.
Kids' Chinese
About
NetChai's original kids' course for building a Chinese foundation through play. 100 lessons progress step by step from greetings and numbers to comparisons, ba/bei sentences, and complex sentences. The English edition has pinyin on every line — great for first-time learners.
Who it's for
- Elementary and junior high students learning Chinese for the first time
- Children preparing for the YCT exam
- Children anywhere in the world whose families want them to enjoy learning Chinese
Textbooks
Uses NetChai's original Kids' Chinese Course materials (100 lessons). Four stages matching YCT Levels 1–4: greetings, family & numbers / belongings, weather & daily life / aspect, complements & measure words / comparisons, complex sentences & review. Available in English and Japanese editions, in HTML and PDF.
Course Goals
Aligned with YCT Levels 1–4 (children's international Chinese test). Covers all vocabulary up to Level 4 and core grammar. Goal: balanced command of pinyin and basic grammar for simple everyday conversation.
Viewing and Downloading Materials
The course materials are on our Kids' Chinese Materials page (the first 3 lessons are free; the rest are for full members).
How to Apply or Change Courses
Log in, go to Lesson Registration Info in the left menu, and update your course and materials with your tutor. Start with a free trial lesson to see if it's the right fit.
For Chinese-speaking families
Does your child hear Chinese at home but answer in English? We have a page just for heritage kids.
华人家庭
1-on-1 lessons for heritage kids, age 6 through high school
Reading and writing with China's Yuwen textbooks, or conversation practice. Some tutors can explain in English.
See lessons for heritage kids
