Better Chinese+ vs CoursePod

Everyone learns differently. Some are more visual. Some are more auditory. Some are more tactile. But everyone shares the same goal… to be proficient. Proficiency Focus ----------------------------------- Proficiency means you can use and interact in the language. We are here to help you… to be able to DO things in Chinese with the most engaging, fun, and customized learning experience just for you. Patented Technologies ----------------------------------- Patented learning tracking as well as a NEW patent-pending technology make learning Chinese more engaging and fun! Proven Learning Pedagogy ----------------------------------- Better Chinese+ is a beginner Mandarin learning program. Designed for students, teachers, and schools in mind, this App is based on our most popular state-adopted curriculum – My First Chinese Reader with over 20 years of success in schools, adopted by 10 US states to align with state standards. Features ----------------------------------- - [New] Video instructions! Choose your teacher! - [New] Placement Test - Check your level - [New] Schedule with our teachers! We call them BC+ Sherpa! - Available in traditional & simplified characters (繁體/简体) - Proven learning pedagogy, guided progression, and customized practices - Language Power (patent pending) – Know what you can do at all time - Teacher assignments and feedback modules (teacher logins only) - AI-enabled learning experience. Always evolving School version ----------------------------------- This version is included as part of the school, district, and state adoptions. For students and parents who are not part of the adoption, you may try this app for free. Scope and Sequence ----------------------------------- Based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, it scaffolds language and cultural learning through the following scope and sequence. - Greetings and Manners - Nationalities - School - Family - Directions - Date and Time - Food, Preferences - Colors, Preferences - Clothing - Health and Body - Sports and Movement - Animals and Insects - Transportation - Shopping - Weather and Seasons - Comparisons - Positions and Locations - Professions - Special Occasions - Places - Activities and Hobbies

1. Supports classes on mobile phones, tablets, computers, web browsers and other devices 2. Practical teaching tools to enliven classroom interaction 3. Equipped with trophies, whiteboard, responder, timer, text interaction, online translation, doodle tool and screenshot functions