Download or read book My First Book of Chinese Words written by Faye-Lynn Wu and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Chinese Words introduces young children to basic words and concepts in the Chinese language through colorful rhymes and beautiful imagery. It is a book that parents and young children will enjoy reading together. The Chinese words in the book are all common, everyday items, and the rhymes are informative and fun for children. The goal of My First Book of Chinese Words is to familiarize children with the basic sounds and written characters of Chinese, to introduce core concepts of Chinese culture and to illustrate the ways in which Chinese sounds differ from English ones. Teachers and parents will welcome the cultural notes at the back of the book and appreciate how the book is organized using a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Chinese characters (both Simplified and Traditional) as well as Romanized Pinyin for easy pronunciation. With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon join the more than one billion people worldwide who speak Chinese!
Download or read book My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy written by Guillaume Olive and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most popular arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy—the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush—has been around for thousands of years. In this fun calligraphy for kids book, readers will follow along with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art. Dive in, and explore: The Evolution of Chinese Writing—how Chinese characters first began, thousands of years ago, and how they have evolved The Order of the Strokes—learn how to write the strokes in the correct order The Radicals—what are they, and how to unlock their secrets The Four Treasures of Calligraphy— the four essential tools to get started Movements and Position—how to master your mind's focus, your breathing and even how to move The Five Styles of Calligraphy—Zhuan Shu (seal), Li Shu (clerical), Kai Shu (regular), Cao Shu (cursive), and Xing Shu (running) The Eight Strokes— how to draw the 8 strokes; with them, you can write anything Writing a Character in Calligraphy—create an entire character in calligraphy
Download or read book My First Book of Mandarin Chinese Words written by Katy R. Kudela and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you say hello in Mandarin? Explore the pages of this Mandarin Chinese English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning Mandarin fun.
Download or read book My First Mandarin Words with Gordon Li Li written by Michele Wong McSween and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn English and Mandarin words with panda cousins Gordon and Li Li in this charming and colorful bilingual first words book! Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words. Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation. Each spread of this sturdy book spotlights a different theme, including greetings, colors, numbers, and animals! And every word features the English and pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice. This is an adorable and informative must-have first words book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to open the door to learning a second language -- and future language success!
Download or read book My First Book of Japanese Words written by Michelle Haney Brown and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Japanese language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Japanese Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of Japanese speech, to introduce core elements of Japanese culture, to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages. Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural and linguistic notes and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Kanji (when applicable), Kana, and Romanized form (Romaji). With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the 125 million people worldwide that speak Japanese!
Download or read book My First Mandarin Chinese Phrases written by Jill Kalz and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2012 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simple text paired with themed illustrations invite the reader to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Yi Er San written by Jie Mu and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yı Ér Sãn takes children on an exciting journey in Mandarin Chinese. There are more than 25 traditional Chinese songs and nursery rhymes to learn and love, with key words labelled and illustrated on every page. The guide at the back of the book includes information about how the rhymes are used and translates useful phrases. With a CD that introduces the sounds and rhythms of the language, children will enjoy learning and speaking Chinese.
Download or read book My First Book of Vietnamese Words written by Phuoc Thi Minh Tran and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner Creative Child Magazine 2018 Book of the Year Award** **2017 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention for Children's Literature** My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces Vietnamese language and culture to young children through everyday words. This Vietnamese children's book teaches in a playful way—combining the familiar ABC rhyming structure with vivid illustrations to encourage young children's natural language learning abilities. Words kids use every day in English are joined by words unique to Vietnamese culture to give kids a glimpse of Vietnamese life and to show how, despite cultural differences, children all over the world have a lot in common. Linguistic and cultural notes are added to enhance the kids' adventure in a land that's modern yet filled with beautiful traditions.
Download or read book Learn Mandarin for Kids written by Wei Ling and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-27 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the best way to learn Mandarin Chinese for kids by English, Mandarin Chinese words and Pictures.Learn Mandarin for Kids: Basic Chinese Words For Kids - Bilingual Mandarin Chinese English Book / My First Chinese Words - Learn Mandarin Chinese - With simple designs on each page will help your children learn basic Chinese words. Great way to learn Mandarin for kids - They will learn both English and Chinese at the same time. This is Bilingual Mandarin Chinese English Children's Book that I highly recommend. Plenty of Chinese alphabet for kids inside book - There are many photo and cartoon picture inside. Your kids will learn not the only words. They will also learn by the photo for each word. It's the easiest way to learn a new language. Your children will love this learn Mandarin Chinese for kids. We provide basic Chinese words group by category that suitable for beginners. It's not only kids but this book is for everyone who wants to start learning Mandarin Chinese. ## Subject ## - Alphabet - Shape - Color - Number - Birthday - Body - Vehicle - Animal - Food - Toy and Game - Music - Container Colorful pictures & design look attractive. Kids will love it. Presented in a large-type, easy-to-read format. Great birthday gift, Christmas, Easter or any occasion. Let this book be the first Chinese lessons for kids. I hope you and your kids will love this Chinese baby book.
Download or read book written by Kingfisher and published by My First... Kingfisher. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring first words, numbers, colours and shapes, alongside colourful and bold images by Mandy Stanley, My First Mandarin Word Book will help young children to learn basic Mandarin vocabulary. Each word is written in English and Mandarin, with pinyin pronunciation, and a familiar everyday object, encouraging an immediate association between the word and object. An introduction for parents and teachers suggests strategies for helping children learn most effectively. A complete English-Mandarin word list at the end of the book repeats the words and includes a helpful pronunciation guide and language tips. With a format that encourages adult-child interaction, young children and their parents will find My First Mandarin Word Book to be the ideal 'look and say' picture-word book.
Download or read book Listen and Learn First Chinese Words written by S. A. M. Mackinnon Mairi TAPLIN and published by . This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This looks like a book but it's actually a clever sound panel that allows children to hear 128 Chinese words spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 4 cards (each features 16 words and pictures on each side) out of the envelope and insert into the slot as instructed. Press 'go' and then a picture to hear how the word is pronounced. Chinese is gathering more and more interest for parents eager to prepare their child's future.
Download or read book Language Together English for Kids Set One written by Germaine Choe and published by . This book was released on 2016-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1500 Basic Chinese Words written by Sk Mishra and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning Mandarin Chinese requires a command over a vast amount of Chinese words. This book provides a variety of basic and elementary Chinese words in one single volume. In order to master Chinese "reading and comprehension" fast, the words have been meticulously organized into different word-sets. For example, the set 高 (gāo, tall/high) includes related words such as 高兴 (gāo xìng, Happy), 高贵 (gāo guì, Noble), 高地 (gāo dì, Highland), 高速 (gāo sù, High speed), 高档 (gāo dàng, High quality), 高校 (gāo xiào, College/university), 高手 (gāo shǒu, Expert), etc. The book includes- 1. More than 1500 Chinese words organized in over 40 Chapters; 2. Word-sets in tabular forms meticulously grouped by related common themes; 3. Pinyin and associated meanings for each of the words; 4. Common words and phrases for "dating and relationship" in Chinese context; 5. Important WeChat dating phrases; 6. Description of naming conventions of Chinese food. Apart from a strong emphasis on character grouping and usage, the examples are provided in simplified Chinese character forms with meaning and romanization (Pinyin). The book is useful for all types of Chinese learners, including the beginners, advanced, HSK (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), etc.
Download or read book Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters written by Alison Matthews and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. At last--there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. key principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks. Although Learning Chinese Characters is primarily a book for serious learners of Mandarin Chinese, it can be used by anyone with interest in Chinese characters, without any prior knowledge of Chinese. It can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. All characters are simplified (as in mainland China), but traditional characters are also given, when available. Key features: Specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems. Characters are introduced in a logical sequence, which also gives priority to learning the most common characters first. Modern, simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and guidance on writing the character. This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well-indexed with easy lookup methods. The 800 Chinese characters and 1,033 compounds specified for the original HSK Level A proficiency test are covered.
Download or read book Gordon and Li Li Words for Everyday 2nd Edition written by Michele Wong McSween and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York and Li Li is from Beijing, China. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, they learn to communicate with each other with simple, everyday words in English and Mandarin.
Download or read book My First Book of Korean Words written by Kyubyong Park and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My First Book of Korean Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Korean language and culture through everyday words. The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Korean language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Korean Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of Korean speech, to introduce core elements of Korean culture, to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages. Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural and linguistic notes, and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Hangeul, as well as in its Romanized form. With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon be a part of the nearly 80 million people worldwide that speak Korean!
Download or read book Tikki Tikki Tembo written by Arlene Mosel and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2007-04-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo! Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo. Tikki Tikki Tembo is the winner of the 1968 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books.
