Teaching Chinese at Home

[tamarind]

phankao:

I purposely went to library and borrowed 3 of the 可爱的鼠小弟. Only found one of the 鸡蛋哥哥 and didn't think my 2yo would understand that particular book's storyline so well, since it's of the 鸡蛋哥哥 \"gang\".

My 2yo can read 100% of the 可爱的鼠小弟. I'd scrutinised the book first before showing him so that i'd know if he reads it correctly. It's too simple compared to the stories he's able to read now. So reading the story is just for a laugh, not to gain vocabulary. No need to check dictionary.

Truly amazing. I guess over 95% of kids in Singapore cannot read a single word of Chinese at 2 years old. Remember that reading books is not only about learning new vocabulary. It is about developing the love for books, and we need to find books that kids will pick up on their own.

[phankao]

tamarind:

phankao:

I purposely went to library and borrowed 3 of the 可爱的鼠小弟. Only found one of the 鸡蛋哥哥 and didn't think my 2yo would understand that particular book's storyline so well, since it's of the 鸡蛋哥哥 \"gang\".

My 2yo can read 100% of the 可爱的鼠小弟. I'd scrutinised the book first before showing him so that i'd know if he reads it correctly. It's too simple compared to the stories he's able to read now. So reading the story is just for a laugh, not to gain vocabulary. No need to check dictionary.

Truly amazing. I guess over 95% of kids in Singapore cannot read a single word of Chinese at 2 years old. Remember that reading books is not only about learning new vocabulary. It is about developing the love for books, and we need to find books that kids will pick up on their own.

Yes, there are some storylines that a 2yo cannot truly understand. So I always have to chose carefully. If the storyline is too simple(repetitive especially), he gets bored and will run away.

[tamarind]

laughingcat:

tamarind:

[quote=\"laughingcat\"]Hi Tamarind, PM you already. Once again THANKS SO MUCH! :celebrate:

Hi laughingcat,
You are welcome I replied you already.

Thanks Tamarind for the files. Seeing the pages.....I almost :imdrowning:. Guess I really need to brush my chinese first :faint:[/quote]When I first read the creative writing books, my jaw dropped. The standard of Chinese in the primary schools in China is way above our standard. I do wish that I can train my kids to write like them.

[deardear07]

laughingcat:

deardear07:

1 is 12 in a set and the other is 6 in a set but more expensive?

Hello deardear07,

maybe I can help. The 6-in-1 set published in 2011. Whereas 12-in-1 set published in 2009.

Maybe that explains why the 12-in-1 set is cheaper.

then would u recommend to get the 12 in 1 or 6 in 1 set?

6 in 1 would mean that remaining 6stories would not be included right?

anyone here going to order from dangdang again? can join orders?

[tamarind]

deardear07:

laughingcat:

[quote=\"deardear07\"]1 is 12 in a set and the other is 6 in a set but more expensive?

Hello deardear07,

maybe I can help. The 6-in-1 set published in 2011. Whereas 12-in-1 set published in 2009.

Maybe that explains why the 12-in-1 set is cheaper.

then would u recommend to get the 12 in 1 or 6 in 1 set?

6 in 1 would mean that remaining 6stories would not be included right?

anyone here going to order from dangdang again? can join orders?[/quote]You should get the 12-in-1.

[deardear07]

tamarind:

deardear07:

[quote=\"laughingcat\"]
Hello deardear07,

maybe I can help. The 6-in-1 set published in 2011. Whereas 12-in-1 set published in 2009.

Maybe that explains why the 12-in-1 set is cheaper.

then would u recommend to get the 12 in 1 or 6 in 1 set?

6 in 1 would mean that remaining 6stories would not be included right?

anyone here going to order from dangdang again? can join orders?

You should get the 12-in-1.[/quote]thanks a lot!

by the way, would there be any chance of u spreeing soon?? :lol:

[tamarind]

deardear07,

I don’t think I will be ordering again these few months.

You can try browsing at the Ma Ha Yu Yi bookshop at Bras Basah level 3, or borrow from the library first.

[laughingcat]

deardear07:

laughingcat:

[quote=\"deardear07\"]1 is 12 in a set and the other is 6 in a set but more expensive?

Hello deardear07,

maybe I can help. The 6-in-1 set published in 2011. Whereas 12-in-1 set published in 2009.

Maybe that explains why the 12-in-1 set is cheaper.

then would u recommend to get the 12 in 1 or 6 in 1 set?

6 in 1 would mean that remaining 6stories would not be included right?

anyone here going to order from dangdang again? can join orders?[/quote]Hello deardear07,

I have not placed the order yet. But most likely by this weekend coz my cousin has not confirmed her list. But not too sure how many are you considering? You can PM me lah. Maybe I am spliting it into 2 orders, to prevent the chance of minimise \"loss\" of parcel. :rubhands: I hope not. :xedfingers:

[deardear07]

laughingcat:

deardear07:

[quote=\"laughingcat\"]
Hello deardear07,

maybe I can help. The 6-in-1 set published in 2011. Whereas 12-in-1 set published in 2009.

Maybe that explains why the 12-in-1 set is cheaper.

then would u recommend to get the 12 in 1 or 6 in 1 set?

6 in 1 would mean that remaining 6stories would not be included right?

anyone here going to order from dangdang again? can join orders?

Hello deardear07,

I have not placed the order yet. But most likely by this weekend coz my cousin has not confirmed her list. But not too sure how many are you considering? You can PM me lah. Maybe I am spliting it into 2 orders, to prevent the chance of minimise \"loss\" of parcel. :rubhands: I hope not. :xedfingers:[/quote]

I would be most glad to join in if u don't mind...

is ur order big?

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tamarind:

laughingcat:

Hi Tamarind,


Can you introduce DD books on Chinese Compo? Coz my cousin's kids in Primary school is struggling with it. I am thinking of putting it in my upcoming orders leh.

I have this series of books from P1 to P6 :

大鼻子李教授新体验作文
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=9268385&ref=search-1-pub

These books require kids to be already reading very well. Personally I think it is good, but honestly it is not easy to use. I have scanned a few pages from the series, if you are interested to view, PM me your gmail account and I can share the files with you. You must have a google account.

Tamarind,
Which book of the 大鼻子李教授新体验作文 is suitable for upper primary school in Spore? Thanks.