iChinese 爱汉语 Book 1, 2nd Edition

iChinese Books 1 and 2 are developed by a team of three Chinese language teachers with extensive firsthand experience in preparing their students for the IGCSE Mandarin: Foreign Language and IB Mandarin: ab initio examinations. The two course books provide teachers with a comprehensive set of ready-to-use materials, including vocabulary lists, model student essays and notes on marking schemes.

Themes and vocabulary adhere to the IGCSE and IB syllabi. This second edition features updated content, new images, and mock examination papers based on the latest IB and IGCSE examination formats.

Feature

• IGCSE & IB: Designed specifically for IGCSE Mandarin: Foreign Language, and IB Mandarin: ab initio;
• Themes & Vocabulary: Full coverage of IGCSE and IB syllabi;
• Exam prep: Exercises in actual examination formats and full mock examination papers provided;
• Scaffolding: Texts and exercises set at different levels to cater to different needs;
• Four skills: Balanced focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking;
• Assessment: Notes on marking schemes with model student essays;
• Culture: Cultural comparison and reflection to facilitate intercultural appreciation;
• Online resources: Audio recordings and answer key are available here: cengageresource.com/clt/ichinese1/

Content

Unit 1 Family

Lesson 1 我 About Me

Lesson 2 我的家人 My Family

Lesson 3 我的宠物 My Pet

Lesson 4 我的家 My Home

Unit 2 School

Lesson 1 我的学校 My School

Lesson 2 科目 Subjects

Lesson 3 课外活动 Extra-Curricular Activities

Lesson 4 学校生活 Life in School

Unit 3 Everyday Life

Lesson 1 我的一天 My Daily Routine

Lesson 2 交通工具 Modes of Transport

Lesson 3 我的邻居 My Neighbours

Lesson 4 我家周围的环境 My Neighbourhood

Unit 4 Personalities

Lesson 1 性格与长相 Personalities and Physcial Appearances

Lesson 2 人际关系 Interpersonal Relationships

Lesson 3 爱好 Hobbies

Unit 5 Food

Lesson 1 食物和饮料 Food and Beverage

Lesson 2 外出就餐 Dining Out

Lesson 3 饮食文化 Food and Culture