A Different Way to Experience Mandarin

Little Mandarin Spark, a joyful first encounter with a new language, a new culture, and a lifelong love of discovery for children aged 2–6.

Meet the Three Friends

Bubu, a curious and playful friend who loves exploring and meeting new friends
Bubu, a curious and playful friend who loves exploring and meeting new friends

Bubu

Curious, playful, and always ready for an adventure.

Bubu loves meeting new friends and exploring new things.

Awu the colourful companion from Little Mandarin Spark
Awu the colourful companion from Little Mandarin Spark

Bubu's much-loved pet friend.

Together, children and Awu explore the sounds and tones of Mandarin.

Awu

Inky the friendly guide from Little Mandarin Spark
Inky the friendly guide from Little Mandarin Spark

The friendly guide of Character Island.

With Inky, children discover Chinese characters through playful exploration.

Inky

Each session feels both familiar and full of possibility.

Children return to favourite friends, routines, and moments while discovering something new each time.

Through a rich blend of stories, conversation, music, movement, and hands-on exploration, Mandarin becomes part of an adventure—something to experience, enjoy, and remember.

Visual overview of a Little Mandarin Spark session from hello to goodbye.

What Happens in a Little Mandarin Spark Session?

In Classrooms Today

A Little Mandarin Spark session in a UK early-years classroom.

Little Mandarin Spark is currently being explored in UK early-years settings.

The best way to understand Little Mandarin Spark is through the people who have experienced it. Read the Pilot Reflections.

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