| Abstract |
Learning Mandarin character writing requires a totally different metalinguistic
knowledge from English or Malay. As such, many negative transfers could be
identified among the learners. In addition, its logograph writing system
restricted learners from deconstructing the letters to form different syllabus or
phonemes as in most languages do. These increase the difficulties in
character writing learning in Mandarin. Thus, Hanzi Write It Right Advanced is
an interactive digital platform specially designed to make the learning of
character writing more easy and comprehensive for learners to digest. On top
of that, its feedback driven learning facilitates, improves and enhances
learners’ accuracy in stroke order writing in particular, which is the most
crucial component in character writing but is most often neglected by learners
as well as some educators. This would then help them to boost up their
vocabulary knowledge for better language acquisition. The app is not only
useful for children, college or university students but anyone especially from
non-Chinese background or a beginner learner. It is also a potential teaching
tool for educational institutions or business organizations either for self-
improvement or professional use. |