Self-Learning Chinese for Homeschoolers!
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Better Chinese language materials are developed with the simple goal of making
Chinese language learning fun, relevant and easy. We believe
passionately in the importance, power and joy of learning a new language and
getting to know a different culture. For beginners, our inquiry-based and
story-centered pedagogy focuses on the importance of communication. Our
starter kits are designed for students and parents from non-heritage learning
environments to start speaking Chinese instantaneously!
Click Here to read what independent homeschoolers say
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My First Chinese Words Starter Kit
Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, My First Chinese Words series is perfect for learning the foundation of the Chinese language. Homeschooling
parents or students can teach or learn with the simple set of textbook, workbook, online MP3, and create an interactive and engaging learning environment with the online curriculum! My First Chinee Words Starter Kit includes:
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US $141.7 Special Package
Price $107.90 |
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I Love Chinese Starter Kit
An additional 12 books to add to your My First Chinese Words collection! These 12 introductory books are a perfect starter set for young learners. All-new topics cover subjects such as basic greetings/phrases, shapes, places, tastes, seasons, animals, insects, sports and more in the same familiar My First Chinese Words Format. The I Love Chinese Starter Kit includes:
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My First Chinese Reader Starter Kit 1
Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the My First Chinese Reader Volume 1 is designed for beginner level Elementary school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. The Kit includes: |
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US $70.85 Special Package
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My First Chinese Reader Starter Kit 2 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the My First Chinese Reader Volume 2 is designed for beginner level Elementary school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. For Elementary school students, each volume of My First Chinese Reader corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated elementary school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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US $70.85 Special Package
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My First Chinese Reader Starter Kit 3 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, theMy First Chinese Reader Volume 3 is designed for beginner-intermediate level Elementary school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. For Elementary school students, each volume of My First Chinese Reader corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated elementary school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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US $73.85 Special Package
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My First Chinese Reader Starter Kit 4 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the My First Chinese Reader Volume 4 is designed for intermediate level Elementary school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. For Elementary school students, each volume of My First Chinese Reader corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated elementary school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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US $73.85 Special Package
Price $63.9
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Discovering Chinese Starter Kit 1 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the Discovering Chinese Volume 1 is designed for beginner level middle and high school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. For middle school students, each volume of Discovering Chinese corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated high school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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US $70.85 Special Package
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Discovering Chinese Starter Kit 2 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the Discovering Chinese Volume 2 is designed for beginner level middle and high school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention.
For middle school students, each volume of Discovering Chinese corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated high school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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Discovering Chinese Starter Kit 3 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the Discovering Chinese Volume 3 is designed for beginner-intermediate level middle and high school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention. For middle school students, each volume of Discovering Chinese corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated high school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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Discovering Chinese Starter Kit 4 Adopted by several U.S. Departments of Education, the Discovering Chinese Volume 4 is designed for intermediate level middle and high school students. High-quality situational illustrations and online lessons make learning fun and effective, while the review of previously-learned material, both within volumes and between series, ensures long-term language retention.
For middle school students, each volume of Discovering Chinese corresponds with one academic year. For accelerated high school students, they can use one volume per semester. The Kit includes:
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US $73.85 Special Package
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| Homeschooler & Parent Reviews:
| "We started with Rosetta Stone, Muzzy, and a multitude of DVDs, CDs,
and books. All were either too boring or too hard. We really thought it was
impossible for our family to learn Chinese. Then we found BetterChinese.com.
I cannot say enough good things about BetterChinese.com...There are little
storybooks that introduce about 5 or 6 words each...The CDs that go with the
book are wonderful. The speakers are clear, slow, concise, and loud. No rapid
mumbling like the other programs we had purchased...Then there are simple
workbooks that make learning the symbols fun and easy. We also enjoy the
computer CD which includes the same stories as in the storybooks as well as fun
activities after each book.
Finally, there are two types of colorful flashcards which are used to play card
games. My daughter...loves playing "Go Fish", "Old Maid", and all the other fun
card games we play with the flashcards."
- Minniwannabe from HomeschoolReviews.com (Click Here to read
the complete review)
"I am planning to use [the online curriculum] along with the
textbooks. The textbook will help with having something to grade and take
scores from . The online curriculum will help us understand how to speak
better. The Magical Chinese videos are excellent in teaching the characters....
We are just now getting ready to order it. I appreciated having excellent
customer service when I had questioned. " - Barbara K. from Sidney, IL
"We have used My First Chinese Words books and online curriculum. Our girls have
really enjoyed the online activities, and consider them to be their 'computer
games' They've been very motivated and have learned a lot, especially in the
areas of vocabulary and sentence structure." - Anonymous
"We love the one we bought last week so much." - Sonja I. from
Wilmette, IL
"We have just begun. I sit with [my daughter] and have her teach me in order to
practice and study. We like using the flash cards." - Mary H. from Madison, WI
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How Do I Teach Chinese to My Homeschooler?
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For Homeschooler
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Colorfully-illustrated books to peak the interest of young or beginner learners
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Repetitive and spiral-up approach design to focus on communication right from
the start
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Online flash animation and additional exercises, stories and homework for
non-heritage learners
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Interactive and engaging learning with songs/rhymes, games and activities
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For Parents
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Step-by-step English Parent/Teacher Guide to facilitate homeschooling
curriculum
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Supplemental games, activities, cultural stories and additional resources to
make learning with your student fun and engaging!
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Complete online curriculum to accompany student's learning and to provide
learning history tracking and assessment progress
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Sample Lesson Plan
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Introduction / Opener
Take some time to introduce the lesson text
1. Try reading through one My First Chinese Words book with the student.
2. After reading through the book, go through the text again while listening to
the My First Chinese Words Audio CD.
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Practice
Reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure knowledge with additional
practices.
1. Watch lesson story animation module online or through My First Chinese Words
CD-ROM.
2. Use the My First Chinese Words Parent/Teacher's Guide to play games and
activities with the student.
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Additional Games / Activities
Games and activities make language learning meaningful and applicable to the
students' everyday lives.
1. Use the numerous games in the My First Chinese Game Cards to reinforce the
student's vocabulary learning and memory retention. In addition, these games
practice the various skills of listening, speaking and reading.
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Songs, Rhymes & Stories
Singing songs and learning rhymes are the best way for beginner learners (of
all ages) to pick up new vocabulary and remember it for days to come!
1. Use the Sing with Better Chinese 4 Audio CDs Set to complement the book that
your student is learning.
2. The Songs & Rhymes online and the Beginner Story Library provide great
resources for students to be exposed to fun songs and cultural stories.
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Review / Wrap-Up
Repetition is key for beginner learners, especially for learners in
Kindergarten through Lower Elementary School.
1. Repeat the lesson text in the book.
2. Review and watch the lesson story animation module again with the student.
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| In a classroom setting, we recommend using 5 class
meetings to teach 1 book in the My First Chinese Words series.
Contact us to see how we can help your homeschooler learn! |
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