Introduction: The primary goal of this series Easy Steps to Chinese for Kids is to help total beginners, particularly non- Chinese background children, build a solid foundation for learning Chinese as a foreign language. The series is designed to emphasize the development of communication skills in listening and speaking. Recognizing and writing characters are also the focus of this series. Each lesson has a song using all the new words and sentences, and Chinese culture is introduced in a fun way.o Easy Steps to Chinese for Kids consists of 8 colour books, which cover 4 levels. Each level is made up of 2 books(a and b).
The features of this series:
Development of skills in listening and speaking
Characters taught in a step-by-step fashion
Motor skills cultivated through various activities
Development of cognitive, logical and imaginative skills
Chinese songs in aid of speaking skills
A variety of activities, games and worksheets
Controlled pace for gradual progress
Fun and effective way to learn Chinese
About the authors:
Ms. Yamin Ma has an M.Ed. in Curriculum Design and Development from Queen's University, Canada.
Ms. Xinying Li holds a postgraduate diploma in Applied Linguistics from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Both authors have teaching experience in China and abroad, and are currently teaching Chinese in an international school in Hong Kong.
The series includes:
Textbook with a CD
Picture flashcards
Word cards
CD-ROM
一二二三四五
六七八九十
十一-二十
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