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.
