Hi Marcus
That sounds a really good idea with little ones.
Katharine
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From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marcus Reoch
Sent: 13 November 2007 20:27
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Subject: Teaching Chinese Measuring Word "gè" to younger chil dren
Dear All,
We have been doing quite a bit of work in this area recently. I hope the following helps:
For the young ones (5-9 years old), we always reinforce the fun made up word "numger" instead of "number" - this reminds them that the sound 'ge' always follows the particular number and precedes the noun that it qualifies. So, rather than teaching a formulaic rule (which may be lost on a few of the younger ones), we recommend using a phonetic approach. Teaching 'ge' as a grammar item is for older kids...
Some of our teachers have been using this approach and there is some really positive feedback. If anyone wants to discuss this in more detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Best wishes
Marcus Reoch
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From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Annabel Parker
Sent: 13 November 2007 19:45
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Subject: Re: Chinese Measuring Word "gè"
"ge" is the easier measure word, I just told them "ge" most times used before objects or person, they will have to remember the exceptional ones.
Annabel Parker
Head of Mandarin
New Line Learning Academy
Sutton Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 9DT
Tel: 01622677471 ext 306
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From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching on behalf of Susan Fitzhenry
Sent: Tue 13/11/2007 16:19
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Subject: Chinese Measuring Word "gè"
Dear Colleagues:
I am going to teach my non-native students to say "one pear" in Mandarin (
"yi gè lí"). I don't know how to explain the measuring word "gè" clearly to my students.
Can anybody help me?
Thanks!
Susan
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