轻松学汉语 课本一 （第四版）Chinese Made Easy 4th Ed (Simplified) Textbook 1

Chinese Made Easy, a globally best-selling Chinese textbook series, is now in its 4^th edition (Books 1–7). This series incorporates theories and research findings from brain science, cognitive psychology, and second/foreign language pedagogy. The series, which draws on the character-based teaching philosophy, adopts the “spiral curriculum” principles, and leverages the rules of Chinese word-formation, is designed logically and scientifically so that students are able to learn and acquire Chinese systematically.

The series introduces approximately 2,000 characters, and is designed for young students taking exams such as SAT and AP (US), IGCSE and A-Level (UK), IB, HSK (China) or for those who are learning Chinese on their own. 

《轻松学汉语》系列是畅销全球的中文教材，现已开启第四版（1-7册）的出版。《轻松学汉语》是一套专门为中文作为第二语言/外语学习者编写的国际中文教材。该套教材借鉴“字本位”教学理念，采用“螺旋式课程”设计原则，充分运用汉语构词规律，设计合理、科学，使学生能够系统地学习和习得汉语。

通过使用本系列教材，学生可学习大约2,000个生字。该系列专为参加美国的SAT和AP课程、英国的IGCSE和A-Level课程、中国的HSK汉语水平考试，以及IB国际课程等青少年学生或自学汉语的学习者而设计。

Highlights of the textbook:

1. Wide range of target learners: The 4^th edition of Chinese Made Easy is specifically designed for students learning Chinese as a second or foreign language. This series is suitable for fifth- and sixth-grade primary school students, secondary school students, as well as first- and second-year university students.
2. Comprehensive teaching system: This series aims to cultivate and enhance students’ communicative skills through the natural integration of language, themes and culture, the study of linguistic knowledge including pronunciation, characters, vocabulary and grammar, and training in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
3. Clear teaching objectives: This series aims to lay a solid foundation in Chinese for students and enable them to communicate effectively in real-life situations and express their views fluently, accurately, appropriately, logically, and coherently. With reference to the syllabi of major international courses and exams, such as IGCSE, AS/A-Level, AP, IB and HSK, the series aligns with their requirements in terms of vocabulary, grammar, themes, text types and language skills, helping students prepare for various public exams and achieve excellent results.
4. Rich supporting resources: In addition to the Textbook and Workbook, the series comprises a range of supplementary teaching resources, including word cards, PowerPoint slides, Teacher’s Book, skill-specific exercises, unit tests and digital resources.

教材特色：

1. 教学对象广泛：《轻松学汉语》系列（第四版）是一套专门为汉语作为外语/第二语言学习者编写的国际中文教材，主要适用于五、六的小学生，中学生及一、二年级的大学生。
2. 教学系统全面：该系列通过语言、主题和文化的自然结合，语音、字、词、语法等语言知识的学习以及听、说、读、写各项技能的训练来培养和提升学生的言语交际能力。
3. 教学目标明确：本套教材旨在为学生奠定扎实的中文基础，帮助他们在现实生活中流利、准确、得体地使用语言，并有逻辑、有条理地表达观点和思想。教材对标IGCSE、AS/A-level、HSK、IB、SAT、AP等国际主流课程与考试，在词汇、语法、主题、文体及语言技能上全面衔接其要求与题型，助力学生应对公开考试，并取得佳绩。
4. 配套资源丰富：本套教材除了课本和练习册之外，还包括配套的教辅材料，比如词卡、课件、教师用书、语言能力专项训练材料、单元测试题、线上教学资源等。