Understands everyday Chinese
Heritage Chinese
For learners who understand Chinese used at home. A child may speak little, avoid speaking or know very few characters and still belong in this path.
Explore Heritage ChineseYOCI Chinese · Two distinct learning paths
The first decision is not based on age, character knowledge or willingness to speak. It begins with whether the learner understands normal everyday Chinese.
Understands everyday Chinese
For learners who understand Chinese used at home. A child may speak little, avoid speaking or know very few characters and still belong in this path.
Explore Heritage ChineseDoes not yet understand it
For learners who cannot yet understand basic everyday Chinese, with an independent starting point in listening, speaking, pinyin and practical language.
Explore the foreign-language pathTell us how Chinese is used at home. We will help identify the right path before discussing a course starting point.