Description
Product description Mandarin Chinese for Kids Set 1 is a beginner learning set of first Mandarin books for kids who are beginning to learn Chinese. Developed with teachers, the unique Spot Color Immersion Method combines picture cues, simple sentences, repetition, humor and context in just one line of text to help beginners learn basic concepts faster. With help from the online audio narration by a native speaker with fun sound effects, children jump in and proudly finish their first reader, then all 10, an accomplishment that builds confidence and motivates them to continue learning. Set 1 features:10 easy Chinese readers for beginners, each 16 pagesOne line of text per page in Pinyin and Simplified Chinese characters with repetitionEnglish translation at the backBilingual Chinese - English vocabulary chart on the inside coverAccess to online audio using the web address/URL in the books (stream or download the Mp3)The 10 beginner Chinese books for kids teach 10 themes with 100 first words: Family, Animals, Clothing, Colors, Face/Body, Fruit, Numbers, Shapes, Snacks, Toys.A perfect beginning set for learning Chinese for kids in pre-k, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary grades. Toddlers and babies can listen and look. Beautifully illustrated by Geisel Honor winner Nancy Meyers.Why parents and teachers love Language Together:AWARD-WINNING READERS. Mandarin books for kids can be intimidating and kids lose interest in children's workbooks, flash cards, practice books, and lessons with no context. Little stories make learning languages natural for children.SUPPORTS DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES. Visual and auditory learners easily learn words reinforced by picture cues and sound.TEACH CRITICAL LANGUAGE SKILLS. Complements any teaching program, course, school or homeschool curriculum for Chinese learning for kids.Also: Traditional Chinese Edition (orange box) Review "These books are perfect for young language learners. I will definitely use Set One in my classroom.”—PAOLA MENDIZABAL, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Newport News Public Schools, Williamsburg, VA"I love them! As a bilingual teacher, I am going to include Set One as part of my classroom library.”—SARAH HENSLEY, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX"I love the books. These are perfect for beginner readers. The audio is also a great independent center—LOVE IT!"—JENN GIULIANO LAWING, K-4 Language Teacher, Charlestown, RI"I will definitely use Set One in the classroom. I think these books are appealing to children and that all age groups would enjoy them.”—AMY SCOTT, World Languages Teacher, Kirk Day School, St. Louis, Missouri“Language Together has created a fantastic collection of Spanish immersion books for children.”—ADRIANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ AGUIRRAHistoriadora, Paleógrafa Castellano siglo XVINew Vendor Paleógrafa Universidad de Connecticut-StamfordEgresada, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia“This modern series for learning new languages would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or a home instructional collection!”—JULIANA BRINKLEY First Grade TeacherThe Learning Project Elementary School, Boston MA“A great educational resource for beginners. I highly recommend these picture books for young Mandarin Chinese learners!”—YUPING WANGChinese Teacher at Lexington Chinese School, Belmont, MA“The books are great! The books are simple enough for younger students learning vocabulary only, but also sufficient for advanced students who are ready to learn sentences.”—WEI ZHOU, Chinese Teacher, Riverbend School, Natick MA; Charles River School, Dover, MA“The Spot Color Immersion Method™ is excellent. Intelligently designed and elegant in its simplicity, Set One is light, fun, immersive and effective.”— spanishlanguagebites (Entropy Publishing)“We got Set One and we are in love! I'm shocked at how much my kids are picking up. My kids look forward to them every day!”—Bambini Travel“These fun books are excellent for emerging re
Features
- AN ENGAGING ALTERNATIVE TO CHINESE WORKBOOKS: Kids read page after page until they get to the fun, sweet ending of each little reader. Before they know it, they finish all 10 readers and learn 100 first words and beginning phrases.
- KIDS LEARN TO SPEAK MANDARIN: Kids enjoy listening to the online audio with fun sound effects. They like to read along with the books and learn native speaker pronunciation. Conveniently listen online (no CD or DVD needed) or download the audio to your computer, tablet, or phone and your child can practice repeat reading anytime, anywhere.
- BUILDS LANGUAGE-LEARNING CONFIDENCE: Language Together readers combine multiple strategies to simplify language learning and make the first steps achievable. When children finish their first book--then all 10--they earn a wonderful reward: the joy of early success!
- GETS CHILDREN EXCITED TO LEARN MANDARIN: Many Mandarin books for kids are too difficult for a beginner. Language Together’s first readers are the perfect introduction to learning Chinese for kids. Developed with teachers and curriculum experts, they feature foundational vocabulary woven into simple text with plenty of repetition, visual cues, and humorous illustrations.
- KIDS LEARN CHINESE THROUGH IMMERSION: These Chinese bilingual books have Pinyin and Chinese characters (simplified Chinese) on each page. This beginner friendly approach means that children see only Chinese on each page and don’t rely on English unless they need support. The English translation is provided at the back of each reader.