Fun & Fluency: Living the Chinese Language is a textbook series designed specifically for adult beginners. Following the principle of “listening and speaking first, reading and writing second,” it helps learners acquire the language skills needed for daily life in China through 60 lessons.

Three key features:

Pinyin + comparison – pronunciation made easier

Each lesson introduces one Pinyin sound, using English pronunciation as a reference. With plenty of listening and imitation, the four tones become less mysterious.

Scenarios + dialogues – learn and use immediately

Covers 17 real‑life situations (accommodation, food, transportation, shopping, socializing, etc.). The dialogues reflect everyday conversations, not artificial “classroom Chinese.”

Images + culture + character evolution – memorable and engaging

Over 1,000 color photos and illustrations. Each lesson includes a cultural note. Chinese characters are introduced through their evolution from oracle bone script, making them easier to understand and remember.

QR codes provide access to audio recordings. The workbook focuses on listening skills. By the end, learners can reach HSK Level 2–3.

Developed over three years and tested by real learners.

Fun & Fluency: Living the Chinese Language is a textbook series designed specifically for adult beginners. Following the principle of “listening and speaking first, reading and writing second,” it helps learners acquire the language skills needed for daily life in China through 60 lessons.

Three key features:

Pinyin + comparison – pronunciation made easier

Each lesson introduces one Pinyin sound, using English pronunciation as a reference. With plenty of listening and imitation, the four tones become less mysterious.

Scenarios + dialogues – learn and use immediately

Covers 17 real‑life situations (accommodation, food, transportation, shopping, socializing, etc.). The dialogues reflect everyday conversations, not artificial “classroom Chinese.”

Images + culture + character evolution – memorable and engaging

Over 1,000 color photos and illustrations. Each lesson includes a cultural note. Chinese characters are introduced through their evolution from oracle bone script, making them easier to understand and remember.

QR codes provide access to audio recordings. The workbook focuses on listening skills. By the end, learners can reach HSK Level 2–3.

Developed over three years and tested by real learners.

Fun & Fluency: Living the Chinese Language is a textbook series designed specifically for adult beginners. Following the principle of “listening and speaking first, reading and writing second,” it helps learners acquire the language skills needed for daily life in China through 60 lessons.

Three key features:

Pinyin + comparison – pronunciation made easier

Each lesson introduces one Pinyin sound, using English pronunciation as a reference. With plenty of listening and imitation, the four tones become less mysterious.

Scenarios + dialogues – learn and use immediately

Covers 17 real‑life situations (accommodation, food, transportation, shopping, socializing, etc.). The dialogues reflect everyday conversations, not artificial “classroom Chinese.”

Images + culture + character evolution – memorable and engaging

Over 1,000 color photos and illustrations. Each lesson includes a cultural note. Chinese characters are introduced through their evolution from oracle bone script, making them easier to understand and remember.

QR codes provide access to audio recordings. The workbook focuses on listening skills. By the end, learners can reach HSK Level 2–3.

Developed over three years and tested by real learners.

The series of books was designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners, though it is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.

The design and compilation concepts of Hello Chinese are mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners. Hello Chinese highlights "5C", namely: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

Strict Curriculum Alignment
Every character and vocabulary word in this book is pulled directly from the New HSK Course 3 textbook. You can follow your lessons step-by-step, ensuring that your writing practice reinforces your daily studies.

Comprehensive Writing Guidance
To help you write like a native, each entry includes:
- Pinyin: Clear phonetic marking for accurate pronunciation while you practice.
- Stroke Order Diagrams: Visual, step-by-step guides for every character to ensure you develop the correct writing habits from day one.
- Tian Zi Ge (Field Grids): Standardized practice grids to help you master character proportions and balance.

Print-Ready PDF Format
Enjoy the convenience of a digital file with the tactile benefits of paper. This workbook is delivered in a high-quality PDF format, allowing you to:
- Print the entire book or specific pages as needed.
- Print on any standard A4 or Letter-sized paper.
- Practice as many times as you like by simply re-printing pages for difficult characters.

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• This product introduces Chinese business etiquette to foreign businessmen to help them gain a better understanding of Chinese business culture.
• It assists foreign businessmen overcome the problems in cross-cultural communication in comparative perspective.
• It provides some basic Chinese expressions that foreign businessmen need in business activities in China.
• It is presented in English with introductions by the presenter, interview with senior officials of foreign enterprises in China and related business scenes.
• It consists of 5 DVDs, each focusing on one topic. There are 34 episodes in total with 10 minutes for each episode.

For a number of years, China Central Television has placed high importance on bringing Chi­nese teaching programs to overseas viewers, it has produced a series of Chinese teaching pro­grams tailored for learners of different age groups and different needs. For overseas viewers, this is a convenient alternative to class­room learning or coming to China to study, at the same time, it offers them a direct window on understanding China.

To facilitate viewers of both home and abroad in learning the language from the "Communi­cate in Chinese" teaching program, China Central Television have compiled a set of texts from the show and also produced audio Cassettes and VCDs that will allow repeated viewings and studies.

The "Communicate in Chinese" texts have 40 scenarios (40 topics) in total, published as a set of four books (this volume is the first book in the series), each book comprises ten lessons, the last one being a revision lesson. The teach­ing materials concentrate on spoken Chinese, through the characters' daily activities as pre­sented in the situational dialogues, language context is reflected and students will find their interest grow as they gradually grasp the ability to communicate in Chinese.

The text has split up expressions that are used in daily life into several topics, each lesson focuses on some of the expressions on the topic, with situational dialogues, new words, common expressions, cultural background, language points, notes, substitutional drills, this integrates comprehension with practi­cal usage. To speed up the learning process for TV viewers and learners so that they can communicate with Chinese people in simple situations, each lesson has been divided into three parts, the first two parts mainly explain the dialogue and include explanations of the cultural background and language points, while the third part is for revision and contains substitutional drills of common expressions. It can be seen that dialogue is given a primary role while exercises complement the learning of conversations. This set of teaching materials and television program aims to allow viewers to become adept at using Chinese to communicate in daily life.

In order to assist beginners gain an innate understanding of dialogues in Chinese and quickly gain communication skills, full use was made of the television medium, to produce situational dialogues and provide pinyin, Chi­nese and English subtitles onscreen for the new vocabulary and common expressions, so that what viewers see, they can learn, it cultivates a language environment and leaves a lasting impression. Professor Yu Suqiu from the Renmin University of China wrote parts of the text, while Ms. Cheng Lei, an Australian-Chinese English consultant translated the text and Mark Rowswell, the Canadian presenter who is a household name in Chinese TV due to his bi-lingual skills, hosts the "Communicate in Chin program.

This book is a comprehensive study and exam-preparation guide for the IBDP Chinese A: Literature and Chinese A: Language & Literature courses. Built around four key modules: categorization methods of literary works, comparative case study analysis, exam essay writing techniques, and graded assignment critiques. It helps students develop a systematic understanding of the curriculum while offering teachers clear instructional support.

The content covers the categorization of literary works, introducing methods for classifying texts within the curriculum and examining the interrelationships between different works. It then moves into comparative case studies, analyzing a range of texts and demonstrating effective comparisons and contrasts through model essays. In addition, the book offers a structured approach to the classification and analysis of exam questions, integrating past papers by question type and providing practical writing techniques to support students’ preparation. Finally, detailed critiques of assignments at different grade levels help students understand performance standards, reflect on their own work, and enhance their writing proficiency.

New edition available on https://www.purpleculture.net/home-china-series-graded-readers-for-chinese-language-learners-level-1-hua-mulan-p-33247/

Level: Pre-Intermediate,Intermediate ; Primary School ,Middle School

The series Graded Readers for Chinese Language Learners is composed of 50 books, divided into three subseries, namely folktales,literary stories and historical stories, corresponding to Levels 1-3 respectively. The rich and fun content and easy-to-understand language makes it easy for everyone, whether they are foreigners learning Chinese, children with parents of Chinese origin, ethnic minority students of the Chinese language, or even primary school students in China, to read this series. It enables the readers to gradually improve their Chinese reading skills and enhance their understanding of Chinese culture by reading and enjoying stories. The “Folktales”subseries includes 10 stories, hence 10 books, adapted from folk legends, each book written in 20,000-30,000 Chinese characters. The titles of the 10 booksare Hua Mulan, Lady White Snake, The CowHerder and the Weaver Girl, A Golden Millet Dream, Chang’e Flying to the Moon, The Old Man under the Moon, The Butterfly Lovers, Nie Xiaoqian, Chen Shimei, and Beauty from the Painting. The book Hua Mulan tells the story of a girl called Hua Mulan joining the army instead of her father. When a war broke out at the border, Hua Mulan’s father was summoned to the army. But he was old and in poor health. Hua Mulan, who then just turned 18, decided to disguise herself as a man and join the army instead of her father. On the battlefield, she was brave and won a lot of battles. The enemy was defeated at last. After twelve years of life on the line, Hua Mulan eventually got back home.

About the Author
Ms. Chen Xianchun is a professor at Beijing Language and Culture University who has engaged in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language since 1975, equipped with rich Chinese teaching experience. ProfessorChen has made profound research into the teaching of Chinese reading and has published, in addition to more than 20 academic papers, many monographs and textbooks such as Teaching Reading and Psychology, Typical Characters and Events in Chinese Culture, A Primer on Modern Chinese Reading, An Intensive Chinese Course, and Read This Way.

I Can Read by Myself: IBPYP Inquiry Graded Readers is designed for students who are learning Chinese as a foreign language in IBPYP schools. The series is also suitable for non-IB international schools. The full series is divided into six levels, each consisting of six books, corresponding to six transdisciplinary themes (who we are, how the world works, how we organize ourselves, where we are in place and time, sharing the planet, and how we express ourselves). The stories not only incorporate the transdisciplinary themes, but are also specifically in line with the common central idea of the unit of inquiry. Prior to the story, the children's curiosity will be aroused by the preset questions. Meanwhile, the inquiry clues and teacher's questions are brought in for the first stage of the inquiry cycle: stimulation or tuning in.

This textbook series is designed for primary schools in North America, consisting of student textbooks, workbooks and teacher’s guides. Each volume contains 10 lessons, and every lesson is divided into three sections: Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3. The design and compilation philosophy of the series are mainly based on foreign language teaching concepts outlined in the *Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century* and the K-12 Learner Performance Guidelines formulated by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), centering on the Five Cs Framework. Teaching content follows the syllabuses of the new YCT and new HSK issued by Confucius Institute Headquarters. After systematic study from Grade 1 to Grade 5, learners will master the full content of the new YCT, most of new HSK Level 1 and Level 2, as well as partial content of new HSK Level 3 and Level 4. In addition, localized daily vocabulary and other common expressions are also supplemented.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.

Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.

Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

The series of books was designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners, though it is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.

The design and compilation concepts of Hello Chinese are mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners. Hello Chinese highlights "5C", namely: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This series of teaching materials is designed for US elementary school students who are learning Chinese as beginners in Grades 1--5. It is also suitable for young learners in other English-speaking countries.

Hello, Chinese is designed and compiled mainly based on the teaching philosophy stated in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and ACTFL's Performance Guidelines for K--12 Learners. Hello, Chinese highlights the "5Cs", namely, Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

This series incorporates the latest YCT and HSK syllabi. After completing the Grades 1�5 coursework, students will have basically learned all the content required by the YCT, most of the content in new HSK 1 and HSK 2, and part of the content in HSK 3 and HSK 4. In addition, we have added some commonly used vocabulary and phrases. The vocabulary used in this series of textbooks corresponds to the YCT and HSK syllabi as follows: Grade 1 -- YCT1 & HSK 1; Grade 2 -- YCT 2--3 & HSK 1--2; Grades 3 to 4 -- YCT 3--4 & HSK 2--3; Grade 5 -- YCT 4 & HSK 3.

This is Textbook 2, suitable for overseas second grade primaryschool students who have mastered about 100 Chinese words. It is designed tocover topics such as animals, nature, clothes, colors, time, weather, dates,places, rooms, sports, hobbies, etc., equipped with digital resources such as theworkbook, situational animations, live videos, audios, teaching materials, andteaching aids. After learning this booklet, students are expected to masterabout 160 Chinese words.

Cui Yonghua, a professor at BLCU, has beendevoted to Chinese language teaching and research in BLCU since 1981 when hegraduated from the Chinese Department of Peking University with a Master’sdegree in literature. Mr. Cui used to teach in Oberlin College (the US), theSummer Chinese Program of Middlebury Institute (the US), University ofG?ttingen (Germany), and The University of Sheffield (the UK). Cui’s researchmainly focuses on Chinese language teaching, Chinese grammar, Chineseinformation processing. Cui’s previous works include: Classroom Techniquesfor Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (ed.), Studies on TeachingChinese Characters and Words to Foreigners (ed.), Teaching and Researchof Chinese as a Foreign Language (collection of essays), An Introductionto Design of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (solo authorship), SelectedWorks of CLT Experts�Works of Cui Yonghua (collection ofessays), Chinese Now! (ed.), New Concept Chinese (ed.), and ChineseReading for Practical Purposes: Step by Step series (general ed.), andso on.

Zhang Jian is a PhD in Literature from BeijingLanguage and Culture University (BLCU), an editorial reviewer, a part-timeresearcher of the Research Institute of International Chinese LanguageEducation of BLCU, and was formerly the chairman and chief editor of BeijingLanguage and Culture University Press. Having been engaged in the developmentand research of teaching resources for international Chinese language educationfor more than 20 years, Zhang has presided over one project of the Ministry ofEducation, two university-level projects, and five provincial and ministerialprojects of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Science and Technology,and the Press and Publication Administration, etc., and has founded theacademic journal Journal of International Chinese Teaching. She haspublished more than 20 papers in China Publishing Journal, Science-Technology& Publication and other journals. She has developed more than 20 setsof Chinese language teaching materials for overseas Chinese education system, including Everyday Chinese: Chinese Course Book for Middle Schools in Thailand (chosen by more than 100 middle schools in Thailand), Chinese Paradise (translated into 47 languages), Easy Steps to Chinese (incorporated intothe teaching materials systems of 5 states of U.S.A.), and New PracticalChinese Reader (chosen by more than 200 universities around the world). Zhanghas been honored as one of the national “Cultural Masters and Four Batches ofTalents”, the national leading talent in press and publication and the nationalinternet innovator in press and publication in 2015 and 2017. Meanwhile, the ChineseParadise with multimedia CD-ROM she presided over has won the second ChinaPublishing Government Award.

· Upholding the fundamental principles and making breakthroughs.It keeps its original characteristics and takes in new ideas, methods andteachers’ hands-on experience.

· Setting up more levels. It has six levels covering Chineselanguage teaching in Grades 1-6 of overseas primary schools.

· Revising the units and clarifying the learning objectives. Itprovides convenience for teaching.

· Improving the methods and learning through interaction. Itteaches pronunciation in context, and teaches Chinese characters throughexploration.

· Attaching importance to evaluation. The self-assessment sectionenhances the learning effect.

· Improving the supporting materials and providing digitalresources. It is easy to use and reduces the burden on teachers.