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June 2025: Primary School Kids, Speak Like a Star!
Build Chinese Oral Confidence Through Games, Magic & Story Role Playing
Join us for an unforgettable Chinese Oral Confidence-building class (with magic workshop)
This 3-hour weekly group class, inspired by the style of Chinese Toastmasters, is tailored for 7 to 12-year-olds, and aligned with Singapore’s MOE Chinese oral syllabus. The class focuses on improving oral communication skills through fun, structured, and creative activities, building confidence and fluency in Mandarin.
There will be different weekly themes (commonly used for PSLE exam topics) for kids to work on.
Chinese Oral Workshop for Children
Highlights of this Chinese Oral workshop:
- From Within—We do not force children to speak; we use games and fun to help them fall in love with Chinese.
- Verbalise in a fun word – Through our roleplaying via our proprietary 剧本杀game based on PSLE oral topics, children will speak and describe just like the exam video.
- Flexible – opt for a 1, 2 or 3-day workshop.(Different content on 3 days; we recommend all 3 days to see visible results.)
- Improve confidence to speak in front of a crowd after the lesson – use fun and favourite activities to create Chinese content using new things they have learnt, within their ability.
- instill an “everything is possible” mindset – Speak within their own ability, and not just focus on flowery words.
- Showcase for parents at the end of the month.
Chinese Oral Workshop Details
- Day 1: 11 June Wednesday: $125
- Day 2: 18 June Wednesday: $125
- Day 3: 25 June Wednesday: $125
- Package of 3 days: $295
Suitable for children 7 – 12 years old.
- Time: 9am – 12pm
- Venue: Musart Cocreate, 10 Raeburn Park, Singapore 088702
For registration: Whatsapp 97397503
July classes to be announced soon. Stay tuned.
About Our Facilitators
Kien (more commonly known as Mr Bottle) uses his experience working with kids and his own children to come up with a system for teaching magic and running workshops in a fun way! He has teamed up with certified MOE teachers to facilitate these sessions to make it meaningful for the students.
Mr Bottle has performed in many cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Beijing. Through his experience in learning to perform magic in Chinese, he will share the fun tips on how to overcome his hurdles to embracing Chinese language.
He has taught numerous celebrities, ministers and companies like Paypal and Facebook. You may have seen him in the Channel 8 drama “Guardian Angels” in which he plays a magic influencer.
Class Outline
| Time | Segment | Objective | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:15 | Warm-Up Games | Ease into speaking Mandarin | – 传话游戏 – 成语接龙 – 生字Dog and Bone |
| 9:15–10:15 | Magic Workshop in Chinese | Building Confidence Progressively Using our Tested Magic Pedagogy | – Group / Individual Performances – Peer feedback with rubrics |
| 10:15–10:45 | Break + Language Game | Reinforce vocabulary through play | – Bingo, 成语画画, team quiz, listen comprehension game, scavenger hunt |
| 10:45–11:15 | Creative Expression – Small Group Project work | Make Mandarin engaging and fun | – Puppet skits – Comic retelling – Magic Word Speech |
| 11:15–11:45 | – Speak and feedback – Junior Showcase (Happening on the last lesson) | Build confidence and presentation skills | – Oral topic 剧本杀 game. – Emoji Story Prompt – Hosting show/ Magic Show / game- Guest interviews, Q&A |
| 11:45-12:00 | Reflection & Goal Setting | Self-evaluation & skill tracking | – “我今天学到……”- Star cards, 成语 of the day |
Content are subjected to changes. All materials provided.
Chinese Oral Enrichment Class — FAQ
What is the goal of this class?
Our goal is to build your child’s confidence and fluency in spoken Mandarin through fun and engaging activities that align with the Singapore MOE Chinese oral syllabus. We aim to improve oral exam readiness while making the process fun and stress-free.What age group is this class suitable for?
This class is designed for primary school children aged 7 to 12 (Primary 1–6). Students are grouped by age and language proficiency for appropriate challenges.How is this different from regular Chinese tuition?
Unlike traditional tuition, our classes focus exclusively on spoken Mandarin. Inspired by the Toastmasters model, our sessions include structured speech, picture discussion, role-play, magic workshops, and emcee practice to build expressive oral skills.Will this help with my child’s school oral exams?
Yes! We closely follow the MOE Chinese oral exam format, including stimulus-based conversation and personal response practice. Students gain confidence and strategies for scoring well in school oral assessments.What language level should my child have to join?
Children should have basic conversational Mandarin (Primary school level). We accommodate different skill levels by pairing students accordingly and providing scaffolding as needed.Why is it focused on magic?
We have many proven track record for our magic workshops and done this in Chinese for online classes and language schools with great reviews. We want to ensure that all our invited professionals follow our structure closely to receive maximum outcome. In the near future, we have already invited famous crosstalk performer, Han Laoda, actors and singers.
Will there be homework?
There is no written homework, but students may be asked to prepare short oral pieces or practice vocabulary at home. Parental encouragement to converse in Mandarin at home is highly beneficial. They are also encouraged to show they did in class for their parents.Who conducts the classes?
Our instructors are experienced Mandarin educators and performers trained in children’s communication, speech and drama, and MOE oral assessment standards. All are fluent in Mandarin and passionate about helping children express themselves.What creative methods are used to keep it fun?
We use props, storytelling, picture prompts, drama, games, and magic workshop to keep kids engaged while practicing oral skills in natural, enjoyable ways.Can I observe or receive updates on my child’s progress?
Yes! Parents receive a short report update highlighting class activities (at the end of the series), vocabulary learned, and personal speaking goals. We also offer term-end feedback on each child’s oral development.Where and when are classes held?
Classes are held weekly in June from 11th June at on every Wednesday from 9am-12pm. We will continue with July classes after gathering feedback from parents on the best days.How do I register?
You can register via our online form or contact us directly via WhatsApp
Need more details? Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help!
Magical Secrets of Balestier
Parents and kids may know Mr Bottle, and now he is bringing you on a magical journey to the heritage trail of Balestier to discover places you never knew about!
- Dates: Enquire for dates
- Time: 4-6:30pm
- Meeting Location: Value Hotel Thomson, 592 Balestier Road. (329901)
This tour will be an immersive experience in this interactive and fun tour in which you will experience magic and much more:
Magic Show – Mr Bottle will perform magic related to the Balestier trail.
I-spy riddles – Win prizes by participating in our creative I-Spy game as you try to solve riddles.
Fun stories – Discover stories and facts you never knew about Balestier and their secrets.
Food Galore – Learn about the amazing food and their history in Balestier.
Disappearing trades – Visit 5 of the heritage shops in Singapore!
Book at Klook (eligible for SingapoRediscover vouchers)
Some of the highlights:
At the Thong Teck Sian Tong Lian Sin Sia water kiosk, Mr Bottle not only introduce this unique water point, but he also went on to play a guessing game with the participants. Why? He wanted to use the game to bring across the point of how drinking water was scarce then and not easily available since the audience could never find the correct cup with the water.
At Balestier Point, Mr Bottle made a mini-figurine of Moshi Sadie appear in a box constructed out of Lego to inform how the mixed-development building was inspired by the famous architect’s project of Habitat ’67 in Montreal.
Book at Klook (eligible for SingapoRediscover vouchers)
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