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Flexible Support for Your Elementary Mandarin Curriculum

Two engaging programs that open the door to Mandarin, blending cultural exploration with structured lessons that fit seamlessly into your classroom!

Bring Mandarin to Life for Young Learners!

Our elementary Mandarin programs are rooted in exploration—of language, culture, and the world beyond the classroom. Lessons are age-appropriate for kids and structured to support meaningful learning over time, while fully aligning with your curriculum needs.

Our online Mandarin programs for elementary students come in two formats:

Journeys Live delivers real-time Mandarin lessons to your classroom, led by China-based instructors via Zoom. Lessons are paired with our Journeys platform, which includes additional resources to reinforce what students learn in class. It’s a flexible way to offer Mandarin instruction, with meaningful cultural context woven into every session.
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Journeys is a language learning platform that supports elementary Mandarin classes with structured, engaging content, like interactive video lessons, pronunciation tools, 3D games, and culturally-rich activities. It’s flexible, practical to implement, and built to integrate smoothly into your existing class schedule.
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Let’s help you build the best elementary Mandarin curriculum for your school!

Our programs are designed to support young learners on their journey to language discovery and cultural understanding!

Why Choose Journeys Live?

Live online Mandarin instruction led by in-country teachers gives students direct access to native speakers and real-world culture.

✅ Real-Life Cultural Connections: Live lessons with trained teachers from China offer students an authentic window into Chinese culture.

✅ Consistent and Scalable: Bring Mandarin to one classroom or many with reliable instruction from expert teachers—every week, all year long.

✅ Classroom-Ready Materials: Each online Mandarin lesson includes follow-up resources, including full access to the Journeys platform.

Why Choose Journeys?

It’s a classroom-ready, self-paced Mandarin platform that helps teachers bring language and culture to life!

✅ Engaging Learning Tools: Interactive videos, pronunciation practice, and 3D games make Mandarin fun and approachable.

✅ Rooted in Culture: Real-world content that helps students explore Mandarin through authentic, global perspectives.

✅ Flexible for All Learners: Our platform supports different learning styles and pacing needs.

✅ Progress You Can Track: Monitor growth at the student, classroom, school, and district level.

What Educators Are Saying About Meg Languages

Hear directly from educators about how our programs are making an impact in elementary school classrooms!

“By using Meg Languages we not only expand our students’ language proficiency but also nurture empathy, cultural appreciation, and cognitive flexibility. Meg Languages empowers our students to embrace the world with open hearts and minds, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful interactions with all.”

Dr. Sara Najarro, Executive Director Teaching, Learning & Accountability at Glendora Unified School District

Talk to our team today!

Our team is here to help you find a solution that works for your school and fosters meaningful language learning experiences for kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades are your elementary Mandarin programs designed for?
Our programs are designed to support your school’s Mandarin curriculum from kindergarten through fifth grade. We also offer curriculum support for middle and high school students.
Do classroom teachers need to know Mandarin to implement your programs?
No, teachers don’t need to speak Mandarin to successfully facilitate our Journeys Live program. Lessons are taught in real time by experienced, in-country instructors via Zoom, while teachers provide in-classroom support. Some educators have even shared that they enjoy learning alongside their students! Our Journeys platform is used as a companion to our Live lessons, but it can also serve as an independent resource for certified language teachers.
What technology requirements are needed to implement your programs?
With Journeys Live, our Mandarin lessons are delivered via video conferencing software like Zoom. Students can access the Journeys platform on any internet-connected device. If you have any issues, our Customer Solutions team is ready to help!
How does Meg integrate cultural learning into their language instruction?
Cultural exploration is woven throughout our programs. In Journeys, students discover real-world traditions and customs through engaging digital activities, including interactive games and 3D experiences. In Journeys Live, students connect directly with native-speaking teachers who share authentic insights from their home countries, bringing culture to life in real time.
What makes Meg the best Mandarin learning program for kids?
The best Mandarin curriculum for kids should spark curiosity and encourage exploration. Meg’s approach combines interactive tools, age-appropriate lessons, and immersive cultural experiences to help students start building real-world connections with the language, the people who speak it, and with the diverse ways Mandarin is used around the world.
Which standards are Meg’s programs aligned with?
All of Meg's elementary school Mandarin programs are structured to align with state curriculum standards, ACTFL guidelines, and the International Baccalaureate framework.