Help your child
with Chinese
A simple 15-minute-a-day plan that lets you coach your child at home, even if you can barely read the Chinese homework yourself.
- Plain-English guide. No Chinese needed from you.
- 15 minutes a day, for P1 to P6.
- Instant digital download for phone, tablet or laptop.
From SGD 19.90 · one-time payment, no subscription
Does this sound like 9pm at your house?
- ✕Your child stares at the Chinese worksheet. So do you.
- ✕You type the words into a translation app and still aren't sure what they mean.
- ✕Tingxie is tomorrow, and you can't read the spelling list out loud.
- ✕Someone shouts “I hate Chinese!” and everyone goes to bed upset.
You're not a bad parent. And your child isn't “bad at languages”.
of Chinese Singaporeans now speak English most often at home
vs 40.2% who speak Mandarin most often Source: Singapore Census of Population 2020The language at home has changed
For many children, Chinese has quietly become a second language they rarely hear outside the classroom. Characters don't sound out, tones change meaning, and the school pace keeps moving.
Weekly tuition helps, but the six quiet days in between let new words fade. What actually works is a little Chinese every day, with a calm parent as the coach. You don't need to be fluent for that.
The 15-minute coach routine
Same time, same 4 steps, every day. You don't teach. You coach.
A Chinese greeting and 3 words from yesterday.
Spelling, reading, speaking or writing. One clear task.
Use the new words in a quick, fun game.
One sentence, one specific praise, tick the chart.
“You set the time, open the activity, let the audio do the pronouncing, and praise the effort. That's the whole job.”
70 pages. 12 chapters. Zero jargon.
Mindset
- Why your child struggles (it's not your fault)
- You don't need to be fluent
The Home System
- A Chinese-friendly home in 7 days
- The 15-minute daily routine
- Using pinyin & audio tools
- Making Chinese fun
School Skills
- Spelling & vocabulary (tingxie)
- Reading comprehension
- Oral practice at home
- Composition basics
Staying on Track
- Working with teachers & tutors
- Dealing with “I hate Chinese!”
Every chapter ends with a recap and a 5-minute “Try This Tonight” step.
Plus 4 printable bonuses
The 30-Day Chinese Routine
Exactly what to do each day for your first month, plus a fridge streak tracker and a certificate.
Worth SGD 12
230 Everyday Words with Pinyin
Common words in 23 themes, from P1 to P6, with pinyin and English meanings.
Worth SGD 15
20 Chinese Language Games
Low-prep games that turn practice into play. Works with any word list.
Worth SGD 12
“I Hate Chinese!” Script Cards
Calm, ready-made words for 16 of the hardest moments, so you always know what to say.
Worth SGD 9Meet Lantern Coach
Your 15-minute Chinese coach app. Tap Start, and it guides you through every step. It even reads the words aloud, so you never have to.
Today's plan, ready every evening
Tingxie Helper reads the spelling list
230 word cards with sound
Quick games kids enjoy
Works in the browser on iPhone, Android and laptop. Add it to your home screen like an app. One-time payment, lifetime access, no subscription. Audio uses your device's built-in Chinese voice.
Start tonight
Complete Coach Kit
- Ebook: Help Your Child With Chinese (70 pages)
- Bonus 1: The 30-Day Chinese Routine
- Bonus 2: 230 Everyday Words with Pinyin
- Bonus 3: 20 Chinese Language Games
- Bonus 4: “I Hate Chinese!” Script Cards
- Lantern Coach app, lifetime access
Ebook Kit
- Ebook: Help Your Child With Chinese (70 pages)
- Bonus 1: The 30-Day Chinese Routine
- Bonus 2: 230 Everyday Words with Pinyin
- Bonus 3: 20 Chinese Language Games
- Bonus 4: “I Hate Chinese!” Script Cards
- Lantern Coach app
Made for busy, English-speaking parents
Perfect for you if…
- English is the main language at home
- Your child is in P1 to P6 and finds Chinese hard or boring
- You want to help, but feel lost with the homework
- You can spare 15 minutes on most days
Not for you if…
- You're looking for a book of exam papers
- You want results without any daily practice
- You want an official school or MOE resource
Frequently asked
I can't speak Chinese at all. Will this still work?
Yes. The whole guide is written in plain English for parents who aren't fluent. Your job is to be the coach: keep the routine going, use the audio tools and praise effort. Where Chinese words appear, they come with pinyin and English meanings.
Which levels is it for?
Primary 1 to Primary 6. The daily routine stays the same at every level; only the content inside it changes. The word lists are grouped into Starter, Builder and Stretch levels.
How do I receive it?
Everything is digital. After payment you'll get access to download the ebook and the 4 bonus PDFs. Package B also includes your Lantern Coach app link.
What's the difference between Package A and B?
Both include the ebook and all 4 bonuses. Package B adds the Lantern Coach app, which guides each daily session, reads spelling lists aloud and has word cards and games with sound.
Does Lantern Coach work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, tablet or laptop, and you can add it to your home screen. It uses your device's built-in Chinese voice, and progress is saved on the device you use.
Is this a subscription?
No. It's a one-time payment. The app comes with lifetime access.
Is this an official MOE resource?
No. It's a practical home guide for parents, and it isn't affiliated with or endorsed by MOE. Always follow your child's school materials and teachers.
Will my child's marks go up?
We can't promise marks. Every child is different. What this plan does is build a calm, daily Chinese habit at home, which gives your child much more practice and confidence than once-a-week effort.
Tonight can be different
No more guessing. No more 9pm battles. Just 15 calm minutes that your child can look forward to.
Choose your packageFrom SGD 19.90 · one-time payment