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We come from an English-speaking household, but I recognized the importance of learning Chinese and saw the gap in my child’s exposure to the language in her kindergarten. That’s when I decided to enrol her in Berries. From the very beginning, Berries made learning fun, especially at the preschool level, and this approach continued at the primary school level. The teachers were caring and friendly, creating an environment where learning Chinese became an enjoyable experience.

She started with Berries in Term 2 of N1, and she has enjoyed every lesson since then. Over the years, Berries has instilled in her a deep love for the Chinese language, and now, she aspires to attend a Chinese school to further cultivate her love for the language and its rich culture. I am incredibly proud of her for setting this goal.

Throughout her studies, she has been consistent and diligent. We were pleasantly surprised when she received a Distinction for her PSLE Higher Chinese—this is a testament to her hard work and the dedication of her teachers! Over the past 10 years, she has had the privilege of learning from excellent Berries teachers, and we are grateful for their guidance.

While many teachers can help children achieve excellent results, not all can inspire a true love for the Chinese language in their students. What stands out at Berries is that they do both: they achieve excellent academic outcomes while igniting a passion for Chinese.

Our family has moved from the east to the north-east, and in that time, we’ve tried four different Berries branches, all of which have been consistently high in teaching quality and standards. This consistency has further reaffirmed our trust in Berries as an institution.

I believe the earlier a child starts at Berries, the better, as reading and adapting to the Chinese language is a gradual process. Berries instilled a deep passion for Chinese, which is why we chose to stay with them despite the distance from our home.

From the very beginning, my child has truly enjoyed attending classes at Berries. She loves the activities and the way the teachers make learning fun. Initially, we weren't focused on the results but simply wanted to find a place where she could enjoy learning Chinese. That's why we chose Berries—because we knew the teachers would make the experience enjoyable. Berries has been a part of her journey for 7 years, and the environment has always been positive.

While learning to write Chinese characters was challenging, I really appreciate the memory techniques taught, which helped her retain what she learned. Over the years, from P1 to P3, my child gained a deeper vocabulary and better understanding of the language. The use of pictures in teaching vocabulary and the spelling and dictation exercises proved very effective. She thoroughly enjoyed the little rewards and gifts she received, which were a great motivator.

Berries pays attention to the smallest details, which really made a difference in her learning experience. I’m also very fond of the filing system Berries uses. It’s systematic, clear, and incredibly useful for revision.

During the early years, from P1 to P4, we didn’t focus much on her Chinese, but to our surprise, she scored first in Chinese at school in P4. Her teacher at Berries provided the guidance, attention and timely feedback she needed, supporting her through her transition to P5 and helping her grow without overwhelming her.

Each term, her teacher encouraged her and worked with her to overcome challenges, offering constant support. She felt well-prepared to tackle exams, since Berries’ syllabus is closely aligned with the PSLE curriculum. We were overjoyed when she exceeded our expectations by achieving an AL1 in the PSLE!

The care and dedication of the teachers created a positive influence on my child’s interest and way of communication in Chinese. Their friendliness and smiles made her feel at ease and motivated to learn. Having the same teacher for several years built a sense of familiarity and even when given the option to switch to a different enrichment centre, she chose to stay with Berries because of the strong connection with her teachers.

I am deeply touched by the teachers’ willingness to offer their support tirelessly. The love, care and effort they put into their work has made a lasting impact on my child’s learning journey. I have no regrets—I’m so happy she developed a love for Chinese at Berries.

Zhe Xu’s journey to success is nothing short of inspiring! His joy in receiving this award is truly heartwarming, especially considering that he doesn't speak Chinese at home. What he has achieved is a real surprise for us, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Zhe Xu’s adventure with Berries started when he was just 3 years old, and it has been a game-changer for him. Berries helped him develop a sense of independence, boosted his confidence, and taught him how to apply what he has learned in composition writing. Thanks to the memory techniques and collection of great sentences he learned, he was able to remember and use them effectively in his writing. 

Writing compositions used to be challenging for him—especially figuring out how to write strong introductions and conclusions—but with the help of his teacher and the Berries composition handbook, he gained the skills he needed to tackle these challenges.

But it wasn’t just his writing that improved. Zhe Xu’s comprehension skills also saw a huge boost through his lessons at Berries. He worked diligently, completing his homework and tasks on Berries Land, and it paid off. His confidence soared as he advanced through the levels, eventually reaching the highest one and taking on new challenges with ease.

What’s even more exciting is how Zhe Xu’s interest in Chinese blossomed. Before Primary 1, he spoke mostly in English—95% of the time, in fact. But over time, he developed a genuine passion for Chinese. He started enjoying speaking in Chinese, playing word games with me in the car, reading the Chinese dictionary to learn more about the origins of characters and even trying to decipher the traditional Chinese characters he comes across in daily life. It’s incredible to see how his curiosity grew, and his fluency in Chinese, thanks to Berries, has become a huge part of his life. In fact, he even landed a role in a theatre play during the December holidays—a remarkable achievement!

Zhe Xu is so grateful to his Berries teacher for all the support and guidance. He enjoys the lessons at Berries because they help him retain what he learns, and he’s now more confident in his abilities. Writing compositions is still a challenge, but Zhe Xu encourages his friends to attend Berries and keep working hard, just like he has. His story is proof that with the right guidance and dedication, anything is possible!

From a young age, we took a leap of faith to enrol Zaara in Berries, even though we were Malay-speaking. Zaara quickly developed a love for the language in a balanced, nurturing environment.

The support from her teacher at Berries has been pivotal—through constructive feedback and personalized encouragement, Zaara not only developed fluency in Chinese but also overcame her shyness to excel in oral skills, scoring near-perfect marks.

Her dedication and hard work paid off when, in Primary 4, she was invited to join the prestigious Elite Chinese Class. By the end of the year, Zaara achieved a remarkable feat—topping her school in Higher Chinese! This speaks volumes about her hard work and the positive impact Berries has had on her academic journey.

It’s heartwarming that Zaara has exceeded our expectations. We would like to thank Berries for their structured curriculum, unwavering encouragement of her teachers, and an approach that not only instilled a love for the language but also challenged her to surpass her potential. Her younger sister is also with Berries and hopefully she follows in Zaara’s footsteps too!

The teachers are very passionate and kind, they have the patience and knowledge to teach the students in the most fun way. Been here since N2, ALL her teachers that have taught her are all wonderful and the administrators at the front desk are equally kind and friendly, 1 of them even remembered the students by name!

It's a place that we are always looking forward to go every week!

I have witnessed Hong Sheng’s tremendous improvement in Chinese since he started Berries. He can now communicate very well with his grandparents who are mandarin speaking. He has rejected all other enrichment classes, but goes to Berries willingly. Currently, his Chinese is even stronger than his English. I am glad that Berries has built such a good foundation in him!

Hong Ming started Berries since he was 4 years old and it was the best decision ever. He has done well in the subject all the way and is in the best Chinese class in his level now. Thank you Berries!

As parents of Alyssae, our command of the Chinese language is average and we want Alyssae to learn from a place that can provide her with the opportunity to develop her skills and Chinese language abilities. We trust that Berries is able to do just that as we have witnessed how Alyssae has benefitted from attending lessons at Berries! She is always happy and looks forward to every lesson, especially with the quizzes, point system and surprise gifts!

Berries has definitely helped my child gain more confidence in the Chinese language. She has transformed from being a shy speaker to becoming a very confident one. She has also achieved the highest band of results in her Chinese Oral Examination. The constant exposure to vocabulary has also encouraged Keira to attempt using them in her written work! It has been a challenging but enjoyable journey for her. Now that Chinese Language is her best-performing subject in school, she knows that her efforts have paid off!

The teacher at Berries has been a great support for my child, who used to struggle with confidence in Chinese and homework. The teacher's encouragement goes beyond merely completing assignments; instead, they actively acknowledge and highlight areas for improvement. This approach has significantly impacted my child's attitude, as he now eagerly attends classes, even when faced with difficulties in completing assignments. We are grateful for the teacher's dedication to nurturing not only academic skills but also a resilient and motivated attitude in our child. Thank you Berries for fostering a supportive and growth-oriented learning environment for my child!

As non-Chinese parents, choosing Chinese as Tahia’s mother tongue was not an easy decision. It all started from her learning Chinese in pre-school, where we observed she had a natural aptitude in grasping the language. We then enrolled her in Berries to nurture her interest in Chinese.

Regular engagement and discussions on real-life events

I have been learning Chinese at Berries for 9 years and they have always been able to keep classes interesting. Not only do the teachers make an effort to engage students, they also share stories and personal anecdotes when elaborating on certain topics, which makes the learning experience more memorable.

During classes, they also made sure to go through some Chinese news articles to give us more exposure to the happenings of society. I particularly appreciate the “学习篇” which includes detailed explanations of words from our syllabus. This helped me to cope well in school. My favourite things about learning at Berries would definitely be the friendly and kind teachers who will never hesitate to help us students during consultations. 

My time with Berries has been very enriching and interesting! I really enjoy learning with Berries because our teacher always share tips like ways to remember words better and how to improve our answering techniques. Since Berries lessons are always ahead of school, we get to learn things that we haven't learned in school yet. Hence, in school, it feels like I'm getting ahead as I’m going through content that I already know, which helps me to understand it better.

Berries also provides us with helpful materials, such as the《阿力爱写作》 handbook and online practice on Berries E-revision which comes in handy during exams. The weekly 《考考自己》take-home assignment also helps a lot when revising what was gone through in class. Not to forget, in class, we often take turns to read aloud a passage from the textbook, which is really good practice for our oral. Lastly, the teachers are really friendly and encourage us a lot. Learning with Berries has been enjoyable and super helpful!

Initial challenges in conversing and composition writing in Chinese

Yu Xuan has been a part of the Berries program since Primary 1. The decision to enroll her came about when I realized she was hesitant to converse in Mandarin, preferring English instead. Concerned about her Chinese language skills, I sought out a suitable enrichment center, and after some research and a recommendation from a friend, Berries became our top choice. My worries deepened, particularly about her composition writing and oral skills, as she entered Primary 4. Yu Xuan struggled to express herself effectively in Chinese, and the idea of memorizing model essays didn't appeal to her.

Well-rounded curriculum and dedicated teachers 

Fortunately, Berries provided a structured approach, conducting regular oral sessions and monthly composition exercises. The inclusion of "默写佳句" (memorizing model phrases) has proven to be particularly beneficial for her. The weekly Chinese homework assigned by Berries has played a significant role in her progress. I am relieved to note that the teachers are genuinely helpful. They keep me updated on Yu Xuan's learning journey and offer valuable advice on addressing her weaknesses. One standout feature is Berries E-revison, a series of multiple-choice questions to prepare students for exams, in which I believe has greatly contributed to Yu Xuan's success in her PSLE exams.

A word to Parents:

I would definitely recommend Berries to other parents seeking effective Chinese language enrichment, as the supportive teachers and comprehensive resources have made a notable difference in Yu Xuan's proficiency and confidence.

Spreading the love for Chinese

We decided to start Mikel off in Berries to help him build his confidence, interest and foundation in Chinese. The classes triggered his interest in the language, and as his confidence grew, he started reading more Chinese books and conversing in Chinese. 

In fact, his primary school teacher shared with me that he likes to converse with his English-speaking classmates in Chinese. Although Mikel’s classmates seldom speak Chinese, they would naturally use Chinese when they converse with Mikel. As a result, his classmates’ parents were so impressed by him. I am really happy to see that he enjoys the language and that his love for Chinese influenced his peers too!

Mikel’s love for Chinese also motivated him to take up Higher Chinese. He really enjoyed his time in the Elite Chinese class due to the additional exposure to the language that he could get from the programme.

Berries’ programmes are designed to help students build interest, confidence and foundation in the language. Mikel’s journey is a testament to the programme’s effectiveness and how it helped him develop a love for Chinese, which eventually translates into stellar results at the PSLE!

Berries, the easy choice!

When our family relocated to Singapore, we saw it as an opportunity for our children to pick up Chinese. So when my neighbour recommended Berries, we decided to try Berries out!

I was truly amazed by how energetic the teachers were in class! Seeing how fun the classes were, I have a very good impression of Berries. As the kids grew older, the curriculum understandably got more rigorous, with longer lesson hours and greater academic focus. However, as the children have already grown to love the language, it made the later years so much easier.

Berries' curriculum helped Sara greatly in her schoolwork, especially in her composition writing. I remember that Sara was always revising the model phrases and applying them to her compositions. She did so well that her compositions were selected by the school as model essays on several occasions!

I also have to give credit to Sara and Omar – as I cannot guide them in Chinese, their learning largely depends on their initiative and effort. In fact, after their lessons, they were the ones who taught me instead!

Little things, Big impact

Sara always feels at ease chatting with her Berries teachers who create a welcoming and comfortable learning environment that makes her look forward to every lesson. Additionally, the helpful admin team is also always ready to provide assistance which enhances the overall positive experience at Berries. These touch points, from the teachers to the School Affairs team, are what make Berries a great place to learn. Thanks, Berries! 

Believing in the Berries philosophy

I believe that for children to master a language, they need to love it. That's why I looked for a school that doesn't just focus on academic results but also provides holistic development opportunities. Berries’ teaching philosophy aligns with my beliefs, making it the perfect choice for my children's education. Their curriculum also includes extra-curricular content that enriches academic learning and exposes the children to Chinese culture.

What sets Berries apart from other enrichment schools is its committment to providing a safe and conducive learning environment. Other schools often focus only on grades, which can create a rigid and fearful learning environment for children but Berries proritises the child's overall development, creating an environment where my children feel excited to attend classes and share what they've learnt with their siblings.

Connecting with parents

The team at Berries is also dedicated to creating the best experience for both students and parents. The admin team provides exceptional customer service, and the Centre Manager of the branch that Kayla attended knows and recognizes almost all of the students and parents. This level of care and attention makes Berries stand out as a school that truly values its community.

My decade-long experience with the school has been nothing but positive. Berries' creative teaching methods, safe learning environment, and caring team of teachers and administrators have contributed to my children's love for Chinese and their overall growth and development.

Overcoming The Odds

When we moved to Singapore, Phyu Shin was 10 years old and knew only a few basic Chinese words. After our friends recommended Berries, we decided to give it a try, which turned out to be an excellent decision.

Initially, Phyu Shin struggled with the language but was motivated to improve by her interest and Berries' teaching approach and support. Working hand-in-hand with Berries, we also increased her exposure to the language in her daily life. To our astonishment and joy, within a year, she showed remarkable improvement and scored more than 90 marks in her year-end exams, which led her primary school and Berries to offer her the opportunity to take Higher Chinese in Primary 5! 

Excellent learning environment, teachers, and curriculum 

Phyu Shin highly values the exceptional learning environment, skilled teachers and quality materials provided by Berries. Berries’ curriculum covers content beyond the school’s textbooks, introducing her to a broad range of vocabulary and model phrases that helped her to excel in composition writing and clinch the model award in school for three straight years! Berries also offers mock oral sessions that simulate the actual oral exam setting and resources for revision, which boosted her confidence in facing the exams. These features have been instrumental in Phyu Shin’s success and have further strengthened her appreciation for Berries. 

Thanks to the support from Berries, her school and her extra effort, Phyu Shin achieved stellar results in the PSLE. She was thrilled to enrol in a secondary school that offered Higher Chinese, allowing her to continue pursuing excellence in the Chinese language.

Exceeding Expectations

Initially, we only hoped to find a conducive environment for Phyu Shin to learn Chinese, but from being barely able to speak the language to acing the PSLE, Berries has exceeded our expectations! More importantly, Phyu Shin has discovered a love for the language. We highly recommend Berries to anyone looking for Chinese enrichment classes!

I was on the lookout for a Chinese enrichment school for Jia Jun when I chanced upon Berries while searching for the "top Chinese tuition centre for primary school" online. Berries appeared at the top of the list with many positive reviews.

Building confidence from young

At Berries, Jia Jun experienced a learning journey like no other. The engaging and interactive methods used by the teachers captured Jia Jun’s attention and made learning Chinese an enjoyable experience. The gamification of vocabulary learning, systematic method for teaching writing, and progressive increase in difficulty level in content allowed Jia Jun to build confidence in handling exams and set high learning goals for herself.

The reward system at Berries, where students collect stars to exchange for gifts, was a motivating factor for Jia Jun. It helped her stay on track and complete her assignments on time while fostering a positive and enjoyable learning experience.

What I appreciated the most about Berries was their commitment to going beyond academic results. Their extra-curricular content, including current affairs and guided book-reading discussions, instilled moral values and broadened Jia Jun's perspectives while inspiring her love for reading Chinese books. She even requested to buy and read more Chinese books of a similar series!

Put your trust in Berries!  

Thanks to Berries' quality curriculum and the dedication of their teachers, Jia Jun was able to excel in her PSLE, and I am confident that Berries has built a solid foundation for her future learning journey. I highly recommend Berries to parents looking for a top-notch Chinese enrichment centre for their children. 

Comprehensive resources for a positive learning experience

Berries provides comprehensive resources that cover all aspects of the curriculum, allowing children to practice, consolidate and revise what they have learned independently. 

At the preschool level, the reading pen is available, which makes revising vocabulary and Hanyu Pinyin easy. For primary students, Berries has composition handbooks ("Ah Li" series) and the Berries Visualisation Memory Technique, which help children to grasp writing skills and remember model phrases for use in their compositions. In addition, Berries offers oral themes that include video-based conversation and listening comprehension practices, providing ample training in the oral component of language learning.

With Kang Rui's willingness and determination to learn and study hard, combined with the excellent resources provided by Berries, he achieved excellent results in the PSLE. Thank you, Berries, for providing such a comprehensive and effective learning experience for students.

Interesting online content

In today's blended learning environment, Berries also provides interesting online content for children's revision after class. The online platform includes stories and specially designed mini-games that make revision fun and interactive for children.

Learning Chinese is not easy, and I understand that some parents may face challenges teaching their children the language. However, I encourage all parents to learn with their children and not give up.

Berries' experiential learning approach, well-rounded resources, and engaging programmes have made it an excellent choice for my children's Chinese language education. Keep up the good work, Berries, and continue to create more engaging programmes for our children!