Download or read book My Fun Chinese Book Animals Level 1 T written by DailyNoodles and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, "My Fun Chinese Book: Animals Level 1" includes 36 DailyDumpling(tm) FUN-Sheets--discrete projects that cover the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. We utilize American-style games like dot-to-dot, matching, pattern recognition, and coloring along with 3D paper crafts to make simplified Chinese characters familiar. Paper crafts, for example, are highlighted by each animal's name in Chinese characters. By showcasing Chinese in context, young learners readily recognize Chinese characters over time.Page-per-day DailyDumpling(tm) projects cultivate kids' problem solving, fine-motor skills, pattern recognition, and persistence. Daily progress can be tracked on our star chart; completing each book culminates with a certificate of achievement. To be comprehensive, we offer free videos at DailyNoodles.com/workbooks that help kids hear proper pronunciation of all the featured vocabulary words from each book. The progressive nature of our DailyDumpling(tm) FUN-Sheets and FUN-Books builds your child's confidence learning Chinese.We want kids to 'noodle' in Chinese every day and extend kids' language learning beyond the classroom.

Download or read book My Fun Chinese Book Animals Level 1 S written by DailyNoodles and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, "My Fun Chinese Book: Animals Level 1" includes 36 DailyDumpling(tm) FUN-Sheets--discrete projects that cover the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. We utilize American-style games like dot-to-dot, matching, pattern recognition, and coloring along with 3D paper crafts to make simplified Chinese characters familiar. Paper crafts, for example, are highlighted by each animal's name in Chinese characters. By showcasing Chinese in context, young learners readily recognize Chinese characters over time.Page-per-day DailyDumpling(tm) projects cultivate kids' problem solving, fine-motor skills, pattern recognition, and persistence. Daily progress can be tracked on our star chart; completing each book culminates with a certificate of achievement. To be comprehensive, we offer free videos at DailyNoodles.com/workbooks that help kids hear proper pronunciation of all the featured vocabulary words from each book. The progressive nature of our DailyDumpling(tm) FUN-Sheets and FUN-Books builds your child's confidence learning Chinese.We want kids to 'noodle' in Chinese every day and extend kids' language learning beyond the classroom.

Download or read book My Fun Chinese Book Numbers Level 1 S written by DailyNoodles and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DailyNoodles FUN-Books are designed for kids 3 to 13 who are learning Mandarin Chinese as a second language. Carefully-crafted in every page of our books is the latest thinking on child development combined with our lessons learned from being parents of and teachers to American kids learning Chinese for dozens of years. Numerous US-based Chinese teachers and parents from diverse backgrounds have provided feedback on ?what works? and ?what is needed? for American kids learning Chinese. Understanding the needs of young Mandarin language leaners beyond the classroom has been at the center of every product we are developing. The sum of these perspectives brings to life our ?My Fun Chinese Book? series. ?My Fun Chinese Book: Animals Level 1? Simplified Chinese charactersThis book, ?My Fun Chinese Book: Animals Level 1? includes 36 DailyDumpling? FUN-Sheets'discrete projects that cover all 12 Chinese zodiac animals. We utilize familiar American-style games like dot-to-dot, matching, pattern recognition, and coloring along with 3D paper crafts. Paper crafts, for example, are highlighted by each animal's name in Chinese characters. By showcasing Chinese in context, young learners naturally recognize Chinese characters.Page-per-day DailyDumpling? projects cultivate kids? problem solving, fine-motor skills, pattern recognition, and persistence. Daily progress can be tracked on our star chart; completing each book culminates with a certificate of achievement. To be comprehensive, we offer free videos on our website that help kids hear proper pronunciation of all the featured vocabulary words from each book. The progressive nature of our DailyDumpling? FUN-Sheets and FUN-Books builds your child's confidence learning Chinese.We want kids to ?noodle? in Chinese every day even if parents may not speak themselves. While our books are designed expressly for kids, parent involvement in their children's language learning provides a meaningful foundation. We purposefully use pinyin (the phonetic system of transcribing Mandarin pronunciation into the Latin alphabet) so parents who don't know Chinese can keep up with their kids. We also provide hints, tips, and answer sheets in our books to set students (and parents) up for success.

Download or read book Chinese Zodiac Animals written by Sanmu Tang and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children will love to learn all about their Chinese zodiac animal with this great multicultural book for kids. Which Chinese zodiac animal are you? A clever rat? A brave tiger? A hardworking ox? Or an energetic dragon? In ancient China, each sign marked a different year in a 12-year calendar. Over time, people believed that a person's character and destiny were somehow decided by his or her zodiac animal. Chinese Zodiac Animals explains the traits of each animal sign and what luck the future might hold for the person born under that sign. Chinese Zodiac Animals is a fun and informative way to learn about an important part of Chinese traditional culture.

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 A Supposedly Fun Thing I ll Never Do Again written by David Foster Wallace and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Download or read book Ivy Bean written by Annie Barrows and published by Chapter Books. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: San Francisco, Calif.: Chronicle Books, 2006.

Download or read book Chinese Stories for Language Learners written by Vivian Ling and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Online audio recordings of the tales by native speakers give students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: "Painting the Eyes on the Dragon" Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument. "Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump" Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past. "Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends" Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague. Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.

Download or read book The Seventh Day written by Yu Hua and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Brothers and To Live: a major new novel that limns the joys and sorrows of life in contemporary China. Yang Fei was born on a moving train. Lost by his mother, adopted by a young switchman, raised with simplicity and love, he is utterly unprepared for the tempestuous changes that await him and his country. As a young man, he searches for a place to belong in a nation that is ceaselessly reinventing itself, but he remains on the edges of society. At age forty-one, he meets an accidental and unceremonious death. Lacking the money for a burial plot, he must roam the afterworld aimlessly, without rest. Over the course of seven days, he encounters the souls of the people he’s lost. As Yang Fei retraces the path of his life, we meet an extraordinary cast of characters: his adoptive father, his beautiful ex-wife, his neighbors who perished in the demolition of their homes. Traveling on, he sees that the afterworld encompasses all the casualties of today’s China—the organ sellers, the young suicides, the innocent convicts—as well as the hope for a better life to come. Yang Fei’s passage maps the contours of this vast nation—its absurdities, its sorrows, and its soul. Vivid, urgent, and panoramic, The Seventh Day affirms Yu Hua’s place as the standard-bearer of modern Chinese fiction.

Download or read book Learning Chinese Characters For Kids Easy Fast Fun Vol 2 Animals written by Zaiwen Wen and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese is the most widely-spoken language in the world. Each character reflects the beauty and culture of ancient China.Chinese is the most valuable second language, opening up the future to young learners. We start with the characters because it's the "hardest"- but we want to make it easy. We hope to help learners all over the world learn Chinese through playful learning to understand the evolution of Chinese characters.This book isn't just for kids. It's for adults and parents who want to identify with their roots. We help non-native speakers visualize each Chinese character with both pinyin and English translations.if you want to learn more Chinese characters about animals please read my other bookLearning Chinese Characters For Kids Easy Fast & Fun -Vol 1 Animals

Download or read book If I Ran the Zoo written by Dr. Seuss and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1950 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.

Download or read book Understanding Chinese Characters by Their Ancestral Forms written by Gam Go and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principal unit of a Chinese character, called the Radical (RADIX-root), gives the general meaning of the character. Most of the time, it is placed on the left-hand side of the character. The 5,000 characters are arranged ALPHABETICALLY according to the English names of their Radicals. Mr. Go (author of "Understanding Chinese Characters by Their Ancestral Forms") found that over 3,000 characters (about 60%) can be found knowing only 27 simple, easy-to-recognize Radicals (such as Man, Hand, Mouth, Water, Tree). A Rapid Access Index allows the user to have immediate access to the character by recognizing a second writing-unit. There are 214 writing-units in total & their English meanings are explained on the basis of their ancestral forms. The dictionary also contains the SIMPLIFIED & ROMANIZED (so called "PINYIN") forms of the characters now officially being used in the People's Republic of China. This is certainly a book that should be on the shelf of the reference section of all libraries. Phone orders accepted: (415) 564-5494.

Download or read book Chinese for Kids First 50 Characters Ages 5 Simplified written by Queenie Law and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese for Kids First 50 Characters Age 5+ (Simplified) is for children ages 5 and older to practice writing simplified Chinese. This workbook is best used for children who are learning Mandarin Chinese. Join a cute cat, happy dog, fluffy bear, curious panda and quick squirrel on a fun journey to learn Chinese character recognition through writing. Each simplified Chinese character has a picture, English translation and Mandarin Chinese pinyin. Have fun writing Chinese characters with this cute softcover Chinese book for kids. Workbook measures approximately 7 inch x 10 inch (18 cm x 25 cm). Develop early Chinese language writing skills. Kid-friendly grid layout with stroke order diagrams and gray color characters to trace. Fun mini activity for each Chinese character. Two extra blank grid practice pages after every 10 Chinese characters. Easy to carry size with large grids and glossy cover is great for kids.

Download or read book Teaching Chinese with Flashcards Level I Traditional Chinese written by Yalan Tsai and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for Chinese teachers working with kids learning beginning Mandarin Chinese using Traditional Chinese characters. Subjects covered include: greetings, common classroom phrases, the four tones of Mandarin, classroom materials, numbers and colors. The book is printed on 60# white paper (not card stock) with vivid colors and kid-friendly, fun illustrations. Teachers can use a knife or scissors to cut out the book's "flashcards" and laminate them for longer term use. The cards are designed 2 per page; sometimes they are cut lengthwise (such as for classroom phrases) and other times vertically. We do not use English in these books as it is designed for Chinese teachers or Chinese language tutors or parents who read Chinese characters. PinYin is only used for explaining the four tones. This book uses the same style of images used in other DailyNoodles products. DailyNoodles, Inc. supports young kids learning Mandarin Chinese and their parents, teachers, and schools so that kids can reach their full potential. Let's noodle in Chinese every day!

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 Hacking Chinese written by Olle Linge and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.

Download or read book English in Mind Level 1B Combo with Audio CD CD ROM written by Herbert Puchta and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-09 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English in Mind Combos offer flexibility in a contemporary English course for teenagers. Each Combo contains eight Student's Book units with the corresponding Workbook material grouped into two modules, and offers approximately 40 to 45 hours of classwork. Clear learning objectives at the beginning of each module, plus 'Check your Progress' sections at the end, help students and teachers plan learning more effectively. There are free Audio CDs/CD-ROMs combining an interactive CD-ROM and audio material. The English in Mind Combos can be used with mixed-ability classes. Combo Starter A is for complete beginners. Combos 1A and 1B are for elementary students; 1A contains a 16-page starter section to review key language. Combos Levels 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B take students from pre-intermediate to intermediate level.