They start at the very beginning, counting to 10. As they get bigger, they graduate to Chinese etiquette and simple conversation.
By the time they get to high school, these South African kids can read and write simple sentences in Mandarin.
Do you find Mandarin difficult?
Well, at first, yes, but then, over the years, I've been here for three years, then it becomes easier as you go along.
“So how would you say, Mum, what's for supper tonight in mandarin?”
额……妈妈……Oh no, yeah.妈妈，什么
Well, for something, they still need a little help from their teacher.
Oh, yeah, 饭, yeah.
The Chinese school in Pretoria was established in 1934 to cater for what was then a small Chinese
