Berries - Discussion

[Sotong_mum]

[quote="tamarind"][quote="Sotong_mum"]Hi


Hi tamarind

Thks for the info.

I also staying at Jurong West. Actually it’s nearer to go Bukit Batok but I’m still on waiting list. Since there’s vacancy at West Coast, I signed up for a trial class. 

I find that when teacher is too nice, she may not be able to control the children unless he/she is firm. In fact, I think the teacher should step in if the child gets too violent. Afterall, maintaining order is also part of the teacher’s job.

Travelling is a major challenge especially if it’s long term…although it’s only once a wk. My wkend is also packed with the children enrichment and I really find it tiring.

Wow…I saw the books in your blog & find it very difficult…guess Berries really work for your girl. I suppose it’s difficult to find a class with less children especially all classes are full.

I’ll see how the trial class goes. If not, may have to consider Tien Hsia as another alternative.

[tamarind]

sotong_mom,

My girl can read those difficult books because I trained her using the Si Wu Kuai Du series of books (http://tamarindvillage.blogspot.com) at home. Attending Berries is not enough

Yes Tien Hsia should be fine too, though their standard is not as high as Berries. Tien Hsia at Jurong Point is also full for all their weekend classes.


sunshinelove,
I have never been to Molin, but I checked their website before. They teach Di Zi Gui, Tang poetry, etc. I personally do not want my kids to study Di Zi Gui because I want them to learn Chinese the fun way, no point asking them to memorize things that they are not interested in. I would rather make them read lots of cute and fun Chinese books to develop their interest in Chinese. Though I have taught my older girl many 唐诗, that is because she likes 唐诗 very much, and I also love 唐诗. Otherwise, it is really not necessary to make a child memorize Di Zi Gui or Tang poetry. This is because we do not write that kind of format anymore, memorizing all those old literature will not help a child to write good compositions.
It is much more useful to learn 成语, and to read as many Chinese story books as possible, then kids will be able to write Chinese compositions effortlessly.

Berries do not teach any 唐诗, Di Zi Gui, etc. They teach 成语 since 4 years old, and they focus on teaching the child to know enough words in order to read independently. They have very little homework, and no ting xie at all. I feel that this is the best way to teach Chinese. Between the ages of 3 to 6, we should focus on developing a love for the Chinese language, and not try to make the child write as many words as possible, or memorize boring literature.

This is only my personal opinion, other parents please feel free to comment.

[sunshinelove]

Hi Leanne,


But it is hard to find personal tutors that are good, do you know any?

[sunshinelove]

Hi Tamarind,


Thanks for your feedback, I agree that forcing the kids to learn will kill their interest, my dd is already in P4. I think Berries might not work for her. She used to have a personal tutor but she is going back to China so am now in a fix.

[Sotong_mum]

Hi tamarind


I brought my gal for the trial class. I also requested to be in the class. Generally, I like the material and the teaching method. The teacher is also able to catch the children attention. They teach the children how part of the chinese character come about. My gal also like the class. But the class is too noisy. The children are always shouting instead of  reading out loud. Even saw some few boys using their might to shout out the answer…haha maybe good to train them to speak up. But the shouting also make the shy children evenore quiet.

Now I’m still considering whether or not to sign her up.

[24hr-mum]

any feedback on Berries Bishan? their WOL prog

which bishan Chinese centre is gd at compre and compo?
tried tien hsia but they dont do much compre for their writing class

also tried eduplus bishan st 22 but not impressed.

[24hr-mum]

have anyone tried the berries WOL　ch compo class gd?

[vksmums]

lauren:

have anyone tried the berries WOL　ch compo class gd?

How old is your child, my child started with Berries when she was 5 and I see a lot of improvement. Younger one started at 8 and I think improvement is less. I think need to start earlier to really see results. Overall Berries is very good for younger kids.

[Leanne]

Hi there,


Now berries has merged the paper two with paper one, a three hour lesson next year for all pri five and six,

We are withdrawing cos its too long and draining.Many are quitting too.


Leanne

lauren:

have anyone tried the berries WOL　ch compo class gd?

[Brenda10]

Leanne:

Hi there,


Now berries has merged the paper two with paper one, a three hour lesson next year for all pri five and six,

We are withdrawing cos its too long and draining.Many are quitting too.


Leanne

Hi Leanne

As such, are you finding another center or change to 1 - 1 coaching?