Xuelin Learning Hub - Discussion

[hypergatak]

Hi, I have read about the good reviews here but am still hesitant due to the fee and it being a relatively new centre, as compared to established ones like busybees and berries. I like the compo, compre and oral ptogram as these are the three area my son (p5) is weak in. Appreciate your comments on the following:-

(a). Is the pace of teaching more suited for Higher Chinese or Mainstream Chinese?
(b). Any comments on Liu Laoshi or Xie Laoshi?
. Any other comments, positive and negative, about the centre?

Thanks!

[munchkukie]

Hi,


I am interested in Xuelin also. She’s weak in Normal Chinese and they are teaching higher chinese. Any parents have kids who are weak in Chinese going through the program and excel from there?

[junemum72]

Do they have a website?


Anyone has their email contact as well for their 112katong branch? Thanks.

[shm125]

Hi pixy,


i went down to check out XL at bt timah plaza and spoke to the teacher ic of N2. from what i see from the syllabus, they are covering words which Berries would have covered in N1… maybe i’ll try putting my girl in K1 to test it out. Do you know whether they offer trial class (cos i forgot to ask about that)?

Why do you find XL’s std slightly higher of that in Berries?

[Busymom]

lim_ks:

tonpat: Yes, they do have P2's program; in fact from P1-5, it's all about reading a book and follow by writing. I have not had the details of the program. They are still crafting the program, no final details yet. I booked a place after a chat with the lady boss who brought in the books but not retailing them instead they intend to teach the kids how to make good use of these books. I thought that is remarkable , on top of the small class size! Personally, I have seen/read few pages of the books; they are very interesting.I am requesting her to consider to take in P1 as I would love to \"immerse\" my P1. :xedfingers:


Call them if you are keen.

Thanks for your recommendation. DD is attending the class this week and so far, she has been enjoying the lessons. Hopefully, it will improve her love for reading Chinese story books.

[znzyzyzx]

Today , I sent my P6 to the psle preparation class in the afternoon.And according to him, one of the boy in the class was reading some English books (Horribly Famous) while the teacher was talking/teaching.


If I am the parents I would be very sad to learn that. Wonder if I should kaypoh and let the parents know if I happen to see them, so that the rest of the 4 days are not wasted ?

[iRabbit]

znzyzyzx:

Today , I sent my P6 to the psle preparation class in the afternoon.And according to him, one of the boy in the class was reading some English books (Horribly Famous) while the teacher was talking/teaching.


If I am the parents I would be very sad to learn that. Wonder if I should kaypoh and let the parents know if I happen to see them, so that the rest of the 4 days are not wasted ?

How's the preparation class, is it good? I wanted to send my son there too but dw already signed him up for loads of activities over the holidays.

About the kid reading English books during Chinese class, it's quite awkward to breach the subject to the parent isn't it? I'll be interested to know what is the best way to do it. May come in handy in future too.

[znzyzyzx]

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znzyzyzx:

Today , I sent my P6 to the psle preparation class in the afternoon.And according to him, one of the boy in the class was reading some English books (Horribly Famous) while the teacher was talking/teaching.


If I am the parents I would be very sad to learn that. Wonder if I should kaypoh and let the parents know if I happen to see them, so that the rest of the 4 days are not wasted ?

How's the preparation class, is it good? I wanted to send my son there too but dw already signed him up for loads of activities over the holidays.

About the kid reading English books during Chinese class, it's quite awkward to breach the subject to the parent isn't it? I'll be interested to know what is the best way to do it. May come in handy in future too.

Yeah , i know, that's why i dont think i will say anything, dont want to be scolded for being kaypoh, though the intention was really 将心比心，i would feel heartache if i sent my son to classes, and then he is wasting his time, my money , my time (got to send and fetch).

Actually it happened before, my son read story book in a math tuition class, and he was \"kicked out\" from that class. The teacher just paid me back the remaining fee and said no need to come anymore, just when his SA2 about to start.

[znzyzyzx]

As to whether is the class good, i really cant tell. They did some oral and some multiple choice questions.


My son said is good , but i am not sure if i can trust what he said (he never said any class is no good). But he dont seem enthusiastic about the class, that i can tell, after all, chinese is his weakest subject.

But my P2 likes the reading class.

One thing good is that the class size is small, 5 to 6 students only.

[iRabbit]

znzyzyzx:

Actually it happened before, my son read story book in a math tuition class, and he was \"kicked out\" from that class. The teacher just paid me back the remaining fee and said no need to come anymore, just when his SA2 about to start.

Just me guess ..... your ds went to Perceptum in Bishan? Bcos I know that one of the T in Perceptum is known to be extremely strict.

znzyzyzx:

As to whether is the class good, i really cant tell. They did some oral and some multiple choice questions.

My son said is good , but i am not sure if i can trust what he said (he never said any class is no good). But he dont seem enthusiastic about the class, that i can tell, after all, chinese is his weakest subject.

But my P2 likes the reading class.

One thing good is that the class size is small, 5 to 6 students only.

My P2 son currently in XueLin weekly class. He likes it.