Level: Elementary ; Primary School
Easy Steps toChinese for Kids is a series of Chinese textbooks specificallydesigned for kids from non-Chinese backgrounds. It covers four levels, each ofwhich is made up of two volumes: a and b (each with a CD), accompanied byworkbooks a and b, picture flashcards (for students) and word cards (forinstructors to use in the classroom). This series has four characters in it, namelyDing Yi, Tian Li, Jingjing and Lele, who are primary school students from Chinaand abroad. Beautifully designed illustrations, simple sentences and dialoguesand lovely songs among other means are adopted to develop the kids’ interest inlearning Chinese and help them lay a solid Chinese foundation by masteringfundamental Chinese knowledge such as numbers, basic strokes, family membersand daily expressions. Chinese culture is introduced in concise language andillustrated with beautiful pictures on the last two pages of each volume togetherwith some interesting color stickers for practice. This is Textbook 2b（French Edition）in the series, with altogether 7 lessons encompassing such topics asdays of the week, time, stationery, classroom, animals and snacks, etc. It canbe used in the second semester of Year 2at primary school.
About the Author
Ms.Yamin Ma, with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature and amaster’s degree in Education, is now teaching Chinese in an internationalschool in Hong Kong. Ms. Ma has many years' experience in teaching Chinese as aforeign language and knows well about the AP Chinese Program in the US and theIB Chinese Test in Europe. Her research involves English teaching, Chineseteaching and educational psychology. She has presented or published papers oninternational seminars many times.
