Webinars by Mandarin Teachers Institute

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Upcoming Webinars

  • 7 Student-Led Rituals that create community

    DATE: Friday, March 6th

    TIME: 7-8pm (ET-US)

    Join Us for 7 Student-Led Rituals!

    Ready to transform your classroom into a buzzing language community? This online event is all about seven fun and easy rituals led by your students that will boost engagement and make learning stick. Perfect for teachers looking to spice things up and get everyone talking!

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  • Writing Skills: Ladder Writing and Micro-Journals

    Writing Chinese: Sentence Ladders and Micro-Journals

    Join us online for a fun and interactive session all about writing Chinese!

    We'll explore the cool method of sentence ladders to help boost your skills step-by-step. Plus, discover how micro-journals can make practicing daily writing super easy and enjoyable.

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  • The Power of Play In Language Learning

    In this practical, classroom-focused webinar, learn how play can transform your teaching of Chinese.

    What if some of the strongest language learning in your classroom could happen during moments of play?

    In this practical, classroom-focused webinar, teachers of Chinese will explore how purposeful play can dramatically increase student engagement, confidence, and language output.

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  • Comprehensible Input Made Easy!

    Teaching Mandarin doesn’t have to mean more worksheets, more homework, or more pressure on students to produce language before they’re ready. In this practical, teacher-friendly webinar, you’ll learn how to make Comprehensible Input (CI) simple, doable, and effective in real K–12 Chinese classrooms - even if you’re short on time or resources.

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Our Professional Development Services

  • Our 1-hour webinars are fast, practical sessions designed to give teachers instant inspiration and easy-to-use strategies.
    Each webinar focuses on one high-impact topic and provides classroom-ready ideas you can try the very next day.

    Includes:

    • 60 minutes of training

    • Practical examples + demonstrations

    • Downloadable resources (slides or handouts)

    • Certificate of Attendance

    • Replay available

    Webinars are perfect for teachers who want quick learning in a short time with maximum impact.

  • Our Master Classes go deeper. These 2–3 hour workshops give teachers time to practice, create materials, and design lessons they can teach immediately.

    Includes:

    • 2–3 hours of in-depth training

    • Hands-on practice

    • Step-by-step planning templates

    • Classroom resource packs

    • Certificate of Completion (higher-level PD credit)

    • Replay + extended support materials

    Master Classes are ideal for teachers who want to transform their practice, build long-term skills, and walk away with ready-to-teach units, lessons, or tools.