Coolest Online Mandarin School on EARTH Teaching 500 Characters A Year in Traditional and Simplified. Grades PreK-12
Motherly Notes Chinese School, founded by visionary educator Julie Liu, offers live, interactive online Chinese classes that bring language learning to life. With degrees from UC Berkeley, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a Master’s in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, Julie’s expertise in education is backed by cutting-edge research and a commitment
to excellence. Inspired by her personal journey of raising truly bilingual children, Julie combines her knowledge with the latest educational practices to make Chinese an integral part of daily living. Our classes utilize research-backed methods, including differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and high-interest curricula, creating a native-level language environment. Our motto, “笑到爆也可以學中文” ("You can laugh until you cry while learning Chinese"), reflects our belief that education should be joyful, engaging, and effective. We offer a wide range of live classes tailored to different age groups and proficiency levels, ensuring personalized attention and rapid progress for every student. More than just language instruction, we foster a vibrant Chinese learning community where students and families connect, share experiences, and support one another on their bilingual journey. Through cultural events, group projects, and interactive sessions, we make Chinese language and culture a living, breathing part of everyday life. At Motherly Notes, you’ll join a community inspired by Julie Liu’s passion, backed by her extensive educational background and research-based methods. Experience a dynamic learning environment where education meets laughter, and make meaningful connections that extend beyond the virtual classroom.
08/06/2026
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07/29/2026
Secret to debate: 平板电脑的秘密：公平、学习、环保，你真的了解吗？
Our classes teach you the frameworks for thought so your child will no longer always look at you with a question mark. Teaching them the frameworks that are not only useful in debate but also in "any argument" is our specialty.
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Best online classes in Chinese. Award winning from UPenn GSE, Wharton, Jacobs, and more…
What if learning Chinese felt less like studying and more like falling into your favorite story?
That is exactly what Fridays look like this summer.
At 4pm, kids of all levels step into the world of Harry Potter, using comics and beloved characters to build character recognition and reading skills through a story they already love.
At 5pm, middle and upper level students switch gears with Mashle, one of the hottest anime series out right now, turning each episode into a chance to absorb new vocabulary and context.
And at 6pm, Mob Psycho 100 closes out the day, another fan-favorite anime transformed into a tool for real language growth.
Three classes. Three stories your child probably already loves. One unforgettable Friday lineup.
Summer learning is in full swing, and your child can still hop on board.
Every Monday through Thursday at 3pm, there are two paths to choose from. One option dives into hundreds of Chinese characters at a time, turning a big goal into manageable, steady progress. The other focuses on confident public speaking, teaching kids to organize their thoughts and present them like seasoned speakers.
Then at 4pm, the character learning track keeps going, adding another set and bringing kids one step closer to mastering a full thousand characters by summer's end.
There is still time before classes wrap up on July 26th. Plenty of weeks left to get your child started.
Tuesday is all about numbers and know-how. Start the day at 10am with Finance 1, where your child unlocks the secrets of banking and growing money (yes, even kids can start thinking like savers). At 11am, Math Challenge 4/5 sharpens problem solving for our older students. Finance 1 repeats at 3pm for anyone who missed the morning session. Then at 4pm, take your pick: Math Challenge 4/5, Zhuyin Pinyin 37, or Finance 2, where things get even more interesting with credit, banking, and a first look at the stock market. At 5pm, choose Beginner Conversations or Drama Club. The day wraps strong with Finance 1 at 6pm and Finance 2 at 7pm.
Thursday switches gears completely. At 10am, it's JAMS, learning Mandarin through music and song (because language sticks better when it's fun). At 11am, Math Challenge 4/5 returns for more problem solving. JAMS repeats at 3pm. At 4pm, choose between Math Challenge 4/5, Zhuyin Pinyin 37, or Debate. At 5pm, it's the same Beginner Conversations or Drama Club from Tuesday. The day closes out with JAMS at 6pm and Debate at 7pm.
Two days. So many ways for your child to learn, grow, and discover something new.
Children do not learn to speak by memorizing isolated words. They learn by talking, again and again, until it becomes natural.
That is the idea behind this beginner conversation class. Instead of long vocabulary lists, students focus on the phrases they will actually use, practiced through repetition until speaking feels automatic, not forced.
Then we put it to the test. Each student reaches into a surprise box, pulls out an item, and has to describe it, ask questions, and answer back, entirely in Chinese, on the spot. No memorized script. Just real, in-the-moment conversation.
It is low pressure, high engagement, and built around how kids actually pick up language.
Pick your schedule. Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday and Thursday. Or Saturday.
Every lesson, your child learns 8 to 10 Chinese characters, both traditional and simplified. But instead of flashcards and drills, each character comes alive through a story, then gets built, folded, or shaped by hand.
One week it might be origami. Another week, clay. The character for mountain becomes a mountain they folded themselves. The character for fish becomes one they shaped with their own hands.
This is how kids actually remember language. Not by repeating it. By making it.
