Canuhanyu – a great new app for Chinese language teachers

 

 

Education Services Australia is pleased to announce the release of CanUHanyu, a Chinese language learning app designed to support learners of Chinese, developed through the National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program._0010_Splash_0001_Great Wall Stack _0005_Dragon Drop It

The CanUHanyu app features include:

  • a dictionary of words and expressions with accompanying flashcards
  • optional pinyin and English translations
  • a recording function which allows learners to practise their pronunciation
  • dictionary items arranged in over forty categories
  • six levels of proficiency, from beginner primary to intermediate adult
  • ability for students to create their own study sets from the dictionary, or be assigned sets by their teacher according to individual learner needs
  • a games component featuring five innovative and interactive games that reinforce words and expressions learnt
  • multiple ways for teachers to integrate the app into a teaching sequence to support learning and build cultural understanding.

 

The app is available now in app stores:  iTunes and Google Play

The app can be accessed as a desktop version at www.canuhanyu.edu.au, with a keyboard accessible version

also available via this link.

CanUHanyu is featured on and accessible via the Language Learning Space via the Study tab.

ESA user-tested the app with some Grade 4/5 students at Clifton Hill Primary School and you might like to see their response in the short video below:

Clifton Hill PS – Canuhanyu trial run with students

 

 

 

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