Easy Steps to Chinese for Kids (2nd Edition) Textbook 4 - Yamin Ma - 9787561964538 - Beijing Language and Culture University Press

Target Audience: Non-Chinese background students learning Chinese as a second/foreign language, including preschool children and first to fourth graders in primary school. Aim: Establish a solid foundation in Chinese, focusing on characters (especially simple ones), words, and short sentences. Integration of language, themes, and culture occurs naturally and gradually. Skills Emphasized: Simultaneous development of listening, speaking, and reading skills, alongside character writing and the ability to compose short sentences in Chinese. Ultimate Goal: Enable students to effectively communicate in simple Chinese in real-life situations. Textbook Role: Crucial for helping students gain knowledge of the Chinese language required for communicative competence. Workbook Role: Provides various age-appropriate and engaging exercises and activities that offer meaningful practice and reinforcement, serving as support for the Textbook.