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The My First Chinese Reader series is the finest curriculum available for Elementary School students to learn Chinese. Specially designed for children living in non-Chinese speaking communities, these books feature a spiral-up lesson structure that builds upon and applies previous material, so children can learn Chinese naturally--the way they would in a native environment.

Vividly illustrated with a comprehensive selection of sentence patterns, easy-to-read Chinese characters, Pinyin, and colorful pictures, this book introduces young readers to basic Chinese sentences in a daily living environment. Each lesson features sections on vocabulary, exercises, character practice and a reading challenge, along with English translations for each vocabulary word and sentence.

Click here to download a sampler of the first 3 lessons in this series. The My First Chinese Reader sampler includes the scope and sequence for the entire 4-volume series, the textbook, workbook, worksheets, and teacher’s guide materials for the first 3 lessons in My First Chinese Reader Volume 1.  

Vol. 1 Detail

Volume 1 Simplified

Item Code: BK000010M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-026-5
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Beginner
Number of Volume: 1 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 1 Traditional 

Item Code: BK000022M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-123-1
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Beginner
Number of Volume: 1 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 1  Chapters

1. Hello! 你好！
2. What Is Your Name? 你叫什么名字？
3. How Old Are You? 你几岁?
4. What Is Your Nationality? 你是哪国人？
5. I Go To Dahua Elementary School 我上大华小学
6. I Love My Family 我爱我的家
7. Where Do You Live? 你住在哪里？
8. What Date Is Today? 今天是几月几日?
9. What Day Is It Today? 今天是星期几？
10. What Is in The Backpack? 书包里有什么？
11. I Like Fruits 我喜欢吃水果
12. What Do You Want To Eat? 你想吃什么?

Vol. 2 Detail 

Volume 2 Simplified

Item Code: BK000013M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-140-8
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Beginner
Number of Volume: 2 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 2 Traditional

Item Code: BK000025M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-150-7
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Beginner
Number of Volume: 2 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 2 Chapters

13. She Likes The Color Red  她喜欢红色
14. What is He Wearing Today?  他今天穿什么
15. Her Eyes Are Very Big  她的眼睛很大
16. I Like Sports  我喜欢运动
17. Lovely Pets  可爱的小动物
18. We Go To School By School Bus  我们坐校车去上学
19. How Can I Get There?  怎么走
20. How Much?  多少钱
21. I Can Speak Chinese  我会说华语
22. Today Is A Nice Day  今天天气很好
23. Which Animal Has A Long Nose?  什么动物鼻子长
24. Comparisons  比一比

Vol. 3 Detail

Volume 3 Simplified

Item Code: BK000016M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-158-3
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Intermediate
Number of Volume: 3 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 3 Traditional

Item Code: BK000028
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-157-6
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Intermediate
Number of Volumes: 3 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 3 Chapters

25. Where Are They? 它们在哪里？
26. What Does Her Father Do? 她的爸爸做什么工作？
27. My Day 我的一天
28. Whose Room Is It? 这是谁的房间？
29. What Are They Doing? 他们在做什么？
30. Making A Phone Call 打电话
31. What Classes Did You Have Today? 你今天上了什么课？
32. I See With My Eyes 我用眼睛看一看
33. Teacher Li's House 这是李老师的家
34. The Zoo 动物园
35. Please Come To Play At My Home 请你来我家玩
36. Going To A Chinese Restaurant 到中国饭馆吃饭

Vol. 4 Detail

Volume 4 Simplified 

Item Code: BK000019M
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-160-6
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Intermediate
Number of Volume: 4 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 4 Traditional

Item Code: BK000031
ISBN Code: 978-962-978-161-3
Publisher: Better Chinese
School Grade: Elementary
Level: Intermediate
Number of Volumes: 4 of 4
Lesson/Volume: 12

Volume 4 Chapters

37. Chinese Festivals  中国的节日
38. Shopping In The Store  去商店买东西
39. Grandpa's Birthday Party  爷爷的生日会
40. Four Seasons  一年有四季
41. I Am Sick  我病了
42. I Like My School  我喜欢我的学校
43. Sports Meet  运动会
44. My Community  我的社区
45. What Are Your Hobbies 你有什么爱好 ？
46. The Chinese Zodiac  十二生肖
47. My Vacation  我的假期
48. Getting To Know China  认识中国