Speech and Drama via Chinese Games Camp

Course Overview

This Chinese Speech & Drama via 象棋 (Chinese Chess) harnesses the timeless appeal of traditional board games to create an engaging, context-rich environment for learning Chinese.

Through captivating historical stories linked to the games, students bring ancient battles and strategic legends to life by enacting dramatic plays, making language acquisition memorable.

Teaching Method

By pairing these theatrical performances with hands-on, interactive traditional games, learners naturally absorb character stroke order, tactical vocabulary, and classic idioms (成语). This unique blend of storytelling, drama, and gameplay transforms Chinese learning into an immersive experience.

Prerequisites

None. The workshop will primarily be conducted in Chinese.

Assessment Methods

No formal assessments — just learning through play and exploration.

Required Materials

All materials will be provided.