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"We really had a good experience using the Mei Mei (Series) Method. All of my boys remembered easily the Mandarin words even though we had not practiced daily for a little while."
"I notice that they seem to remember much more easily with this method than simply reciting words, etc… "
Charlotte Mason: The Guoin Series Method
Charlotte Mason was a British educator influenced by Francois Gouin's Series Method toward second language learning. In fact, Charlotte Mason's approach toward education aligned with Mr. Gouin's approach toward second language learning because both Mason and Gouin viewed a student's motivation to learn depended on the subject being "living" or following a narrative.
Using Mr. Gouin's books English Lessons on The Gouin Volume 1 and 2, l created the Mei Mei Mandarin Series. Just like the Gouin Series Method toward learning a foreign language, the Mei Mei Mandarin Series follows a story or series of common actions. For example, the series of actions by which a caterpillar grows into a butterfly or the series of actions by which one opens a door. The Mei Mei Mandarin Series, like the Gouin Series Method, does not rely on memorizing vocabulary words. Nor does it rely on translation.
Like Charlotte Mason's educational methods, the Gouin Series Method and the Mei Mei Mandarin Series rely on narration and short lessons. Mastery is not the aim. Proficiency is the aim and the ability of the student to use the target language in varying degrees outside of scheduled lesson time is key.
The Mei Mei Mandarin Series follows the Gouin Series Method in teaching conversational Mandarin Chinese. I have created a Mandarin version of the Gouin series called the Mei Mei Mandarin Series containing a collection of single series, narratives beginning with a start, middle and end of a particular action.
Each sheet has been translated by an academic and native Beijing born Mandarin educator making sure that each word is the exact word and proper expression for each series. Next, each sheet is reviewed once more verifying that the Mandarin Chinese word is nuanced accurately and that the intended series statements are not lost in translation.
Added, each individual series has been written in Mandarin pinyin and simplified characters for the purpose of oral recitation and copy work exercises (for advanced students). Additionally, I provide instruction for the instructor for what to do with their student during the Mandarin language instruction.
Typically, each series will take six (6) weeks at minimum to an average of eight (8) weeks depending on the student's Mandarin language experience plus mindful practice with clear and accurate tonal use and pronunciation.
Using Mr. Gouin's books English Lessons on The Gouin Volume 1 and 2, l created the Mei Mei Mandarin Series. Just like the Gouin Series Method toward learning a foreign language, the Mei Mei Mandarin Series follows a story or series of common actions. For example, the series of actions by which a caterpillar grows into a butterfly or the series of actions by which one opens a door. The Mei Mei Mandarin Series, like the Gouin Series Method, does not rely on memorizing vocabulary words. Nor does it rely on translation.
Like Charlotte Mason's educational methods, the Gouin Series Method and the Mei Mei Mandarin Series rely on narration and short lessons. Mastery is not the aim. Proficiency is the aim and the ability of the student to use the target language in varying degrees outside of scheduled lesson time is key.
The Mei Mei Mandarin Series follows the Gouin Series Method in teaching conversational Mandarin Chinese. I have created a Mandarin version of the Gouin series called the Mei Mei Mandarin Series containing a collection of single series, narratives beginning with a start, middle and end of a particular action.
Each sheet has been translated by an academic and native Beijing born Mandarin educator making sure that each word is the exact word and proper expression for each series. Next, each sheet is reviewed once more verifying that the Mandarin Chinese word is nuanced accurately and that the intended series statements are not lost in translation.
Added, each individual series has been written in Mandarin pinyin and simplified characters for the purpose of oral recitation and copy work exercises (for advanced students). Additionally, I provide instruction for the instructor for what to do with their student during the Mandarin language instruction.
Typically, each series will take six (6) weeks at minimum to an average of eight (8) weeks depending on the student's Mandarin language experience plus mindful practice with clear and accurate tonal use and pronunciation.
- The Mandarin series sheets are sold individually in sequential order (#1, #2, #3, ...) and are a prerequisite to follow in order and cannot be skipped.
- The Mei Mei Mandarin Series are individually sold as PDF attachment (single-household use) at $5 per series.
- Audio files (mp3 format) corresponding with the sheet series are available as a set (audio + sheet) for $8 per series.
- Consultation: 25 minutes $30. ZOOM meeting about how we began our homeschooling toward Mandarin foreign language learning and how my oldest son (17 years old) tested out of lower-level college Mandarin Chinese coursework earning him a Certificate in Mandarin Chinese by starting with this method.
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