Chinese Language Course

For Children

Chinese isn’t just another language—it’s a doorway to adventure! Imagine exploring stories of legendary heroes from The Three Kingdoms, discovering the rhythm and beauty of ancient poetry, and unlocking the wisdom hidden in short, powerful sayings called chengyu.

Learning Chinese means more than memorizing words—it’s about experiencing a whole new world of culture. Watching videos on apps like Douyin or Xiaohongshu can be fun, but they don’t give you the full picture. Writing beautiful characters, understanding the deeper meaning behind them, and truly connecting with the culture takes real practice.

And let’s face it—sitting alone in front of a screen for hours isn’t easy for kids. That’s why learning together with teachers and classmates makes all the difference. Through interactive lessons, children can enjoy the thrill of saying, “I can read Chinese!” or “I can write characters!”

Mastering Chinese and discovering its rich culture will give children a powerful skill for the future—opening doors to opportunities all around the world.

As parents, you may wonder: “How can I help my child connect with Chinese traditions and values while living abroad?”

For children growing up in English-speaking environments, learning Chinese is more than just language—it’s about building identity and keeping a strong connection to family and heritage.

Language carries culture. By learning Chinese, your child gains not only communication skills but also confidence and pride in who they are. This foundation helps them thrive in multicultural settings and strengthens their sense of belonging.

We understand that teaching everything yourself can be overwhelming. Sometimes frustration arises when children struggle with characters or tones. That’s why we’re here—to support both language and cultural learning in a positive, encouraging way.

Together with parents, we create an environment where children can confidently inherit Chinese language and culture, while enjoying the journey of discovery.

For Working Professionals

• Learning Designed for Busy Schedules: Short, flexible lessons and easy review sessions fit naturally into your daily routine—whether during your commute, coffee break, or after work. By combining face-to-face classes with ICT tools for home study, you’ll boost efficiency without losing balance.
• Practical, Goal-Driven Content: Focus on the Chinese you actually need in professional settings—greetings, emails, negotiations, meetings. You’ll prioritize essential vocabulary and phrases, practicing them repeatedly until they become second nature in real business situations.
• Smart Approach to Characters & Vocabulary: Careful guidance on pronunciation and tones helps overcome common stumbling blocks. By learning Chinese characters through their meaning and structure, you’ll build vocabulary more effectively and retain it longer.

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株式会社空間概念研究所

Yang Da (楊 達 / Yō Tatsushi)

Born in Beijing in 1961. Currently Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University, and Director of the Waseda University Comprehensive Research Institute for Chinese Language Education. His specialties are Chinese linguistics, Chinese grammar, and second language acquisition. In particular, he researches the correlation between Chinese adverbs/classifiers (measure words) and human visual perception, as well as the development of Chinese teaching methods utilizing ICT. He has also served as a lecturer for NHK’s TV and Radio Chinese language programs.

In 2008, he founded Kukan Concept Research Institute Co., Ltd. as a university-based venture company, developing ICT-based learning materials. The company operates TESTUDY, a fusion learning system combining study and testing based on human memory mechanisms. Its original ICT tool Dig-Study (a language learning system) is well-regarded for enabling learners to achieve Level 4 of the Chinese Proficiency Test with approximately 65 hours of study.

•Chinese Seminar Intermediate Course Vol. 3, Benesse Corporation, 1998

•Power-Up Drill Vol. 3, Benesse Corporation, 1998

•Listening Chinese Beginner Workbook, Nan’undo, 1999

•Listening Chinese Beginner Textbook, Nan’undo, 1999

•Chinese Conversation Training by Sound, Dōgakusha, 2002

•Learning Chinese by Computer—Complete Preparation!, Nan’undo, 2004

•Chinese Grammar Drill for Beginners (Writing Practice), Waseda University Faculty of Letters, 2005

•Yang Da’s Advanced Chinese Listening Drill, ALC, 2008