Classic Chinese teaching method taught as the words created, and evolved, existed more than 3 thousand of years.
(1) learn speaking and writing directly;
(2) by reciting short sentences to memorize sounds and meanings.
In ancient time, Chinese was in special format (文言文). Classic Chinese study method was effective at ancient times, but is not suitable for nowadays.
1. In ancient, few kids got chance to learn reading, and kids always focused on learning writing & reading, did not have other subjects to learn; but nowadays kids are busy with many studies.
2. In ancient, Teacher could force or punish kids if they did not want to learn, but nowadays, teacher can't force student to learn.
In ancient times, kids learned Chinese directly, it was difficult, but was effective, since kids had no choice, must bravely confronted and took the challenge, and overcome it.