Chinese Essentials: What and How

       --- For the Elementary and High School World Language Classrooms 

Chinese Essentials: What and How meets the new challenges of teaching and learning Chinese as a world language in classrooms for younger learners.

�         Combines textbook, reference book, and teaching strategies for ease use.

�         Uses simple language and a clear format to demonstrate important and difficult
            sentence patterns, points of grammar, and uses succinct explanations.

�         Categorizes vocabulary by topic for creative and extended learning.

�         Has the flexibility to be used with any teaching method or textbook.

�         Maps out the scope and sequence of Chinese curriculum for grades 6-12 and includes
            ten thematic units.

�         Provides practical and effective classroom tips and classroom activities for teachers
            and younger learners.

�         Reveals the horizontal and vertical connections of basic Chinese learning content.

It assists with curriculum design, lesson planning, and classroom organization for the teacher; self or extended learning for the learner; parental or administrative supervision; and training or modeling for new teachers. 

Author: Fu, Haiyan Ed.D.

              Northside College Preparatory High School

              Illinois State Certified Chinese Teacher

Publisher:     Beijing Language and Culture University Press

Distributor     Hope Education Foundation (www.hope-edu.org)