The most up-to-date "Mandarin Chinese-English Dictionary" on the market, this title is intended as a general-purpose dictionary covering the needs of a range of users, from beginners and adult learners to university students. This completely new bilingual dictionary is the result of a unique collaboration between Collins and the leading English language education textbook publisher in China, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. With 60,000 words, phrases and authentic examples of Mandarin Chinese and English in a clear, at... read more

Now in Colour, the "Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus" offers the learner of Chinese or English the essential two-in-one reference: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. Developed as part of the Collins Education stream, this dictionary is designed for intermediate learners of Chinese or English up to university level and beyond. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a practical language supplement. Have confidence: the "Collins Chinese Dictionar... read more

Learning Chinese is really difficult, right? Wrong! Follow "Easy Peasy Chinese" and you'll be able to start speaking, writing and understanding this No.1 lingo in no time. Look out for the special headphones symbol and listen to the CD, so you can get the pronunciation exactly right. Give yourself a Chinese name, see how to haggle in the shops and test yourself to see if you know the key characters. Got them right? Learning Chinese is easy peasy!

My Mother Tongue is a brand new Chinese Language text that has been purpose-written for senior secondary students. The content-it's themes, topics and levels-has been developed in accordance with the Chinese Study Designs and Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages (CCAFL).

My Mother Tongue is aimed at 1st language students. The content is presented in a range of text types and addresses relevant themes and topics in appropriate breadth and depth.

The text contains ten stand-alone... read more

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The teacher's handbook contains a general information section and a reproducible section. The general information section provides explanations lesson by lesson and includes notes on the textbook and the workbook. It provides the materials for the listening exercise in the workbook and answers to the workbook questions. A variety of learning activities are suggested. Some of the activities require specially designed worksheets. These are included in the blackline masters section. The teacher can photocopy these worksheets f... read more

Ni Hao, Volume 1 is the first level of the Ni Hao series, designed for students in upper elementary or lower secondary school who have no prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Note: no longer comes with CD - downloadable material on publisher's website

The activities in this book provide the opportunity to practice the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Ni Hao, Volume 2 is the second level of the Ni Hao series and is ideally suited to students in middle school or high school.

The student workbook for Ni Hao, Volume 2, provides a variety of activities using all four communication skills, corresponding to the lessons in the Ni Hao, Volume 2 textbook. Activities can be adapted to suit the needs of the class or the individual.Chinese characters are used in conjunction with pinyin throughout the book to reinforce the student

Ideal For: Beginning-level students.

Ni Hao, Volume 2 is the second level of the Ni Hao series and is ideally suited to students in middle school or high school.

The text uses Chinese characters extensively, accompanied by pinyin as a pronunciation guide. As the student becomes familiar with the characters and vocabulary, the pinyin is gradually omitted. Each chapter includes a variety of engaging activities to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. “Something to Know” sections explore ... read more

The student workbook for Ni Hao, Volume 2, provides a variety of activities using all four communication skills, corresponding to the lessons in the Ni Hao, Volume 2 textbook. Activities can be adapted to suit the needs of the class or the individual. Chinese characters are used in conjunction with pinyin throughout the book to reinforce the student’s reading and writing skills. Students are not required to write exclusively in characters, but are encouraged to use a combination of pinyin and characters. Characters learned a... read more

The teacher's handbook contains a general information section and a reproducible section. The general information section provides explanations lesson by lesson and includes notes on the textbook and the workbook. It provides the materials for the listening exercise in the workbook and answers to the workbook questions. A variety of learning activities are suggested. Some of the activities require specially designed worksheets. These are included in the blackline masters section. The teacher can photocopy these worksheets f... read more

Ni Hao, Volume 3 is the third level of the series and is designed for students who have completed Ni Hao, Volumes 1 and 2. This level is ideally suited for students in middle or high school.As in other levels, Chinese characters are used extensively throughout the text and are accompanied by pinyin which acts as a guide to pronunciation.

The Ni Hao, Volume 3 student workbook provides a variety of activities using all four communication skills, corresponding to the lessons in the Ni Hao, Volume 3 textbook. Activities can be adapted to suit the needs of the class or the individual.Chinese characters are used in conjunction with pinyin throughout the book to reinforce the student’s reading and writing skills.

Ni Hao, Volume 4 is the fourth level of the Ni Hao series and is designed for students who have completed Ni Hao, Volumes 1-3. This level is ideally suited for students in high school. Topics include relationships, dating, fashion, part-time jobs, school events, and social issues.

The student workbook for Ni Hao, Volume 4 provides a variety of activities using all four communication skills, corresponding to the lessons in the Ni Hao, Volume 4 textbook. Activities can be adapted to suit the needs of the class or the individual.Chinese characters are used in conjunction with pinyin throughout the book to reinforce the student’s reading and writing skills.