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. Recognising 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.
- 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
- Workbook
- Picture flashcards
- Word cards
These textbooks are brand new, plastic sealed by the manufacturer. Shipping from Sydney, Australia.