Cheng & Tsui - Bringing Asia to the World

The Key to Kanji

ginevra — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:08:11 -0500

The Key to Kanji: A Visual History of 1100 Characters is a one-of-a-kind reference for learners at any level! Based in etymological research, this detailed guide takes away the difficulty of learning these Japanese characters. Each of eleven hundred essential kanji receives a fully illustrated entry with a brief English summary explaining the evolution of its written form and meaning from ancient to modern times. Each kanji is also given on- and kun- pronunciations, a section header in a traditional kanji dictionary, a clear stroke order illustration, and sample words that are useful for learners. The unusual breadth and depth of information in The Key to Kanji meets the needs of students and teachers in university, high school, and heritage language school programs, as well as independently studying adult learners.

The Key to Kanji will be available at the special introductory price of $24.99 until March 31st, and will then go to its regular price of $29.99.

Features:

The etymological approach encourages learning kanji by their meanings, alongside visuals showing the changes from ancient forms to current presentations, enriching learners' insight in a unique way.
Unlike mnemonic and "folk etymology" approaches, an etymological approach enables learners to apply their understanding to new, unfamiliar kanji and swiftly expand their kanji knowledge.
Illustrations make learning more fun than rote memorization and eases the anxiety common to beginners.
Includes all 1,006 official Educational Kanji plus 94 commonly-used kanji (Joyo kanji) based on leading textbooks and proficiency test requirements, which exceeds the number of kanji introduced on a beginning through an advanced level of Japanese study.
Clear stroke order illustrations help users to write kanji correctly.
Sample words introduce learners to common usage.
Kanji appear in the traditional 50-syllable order by on- pronunciation, and five additional indexes assist users with looking up specific kanji.
Three background chapters introduce the development of kanji in China, kanji formation types and dictionary headers, and the development of Japanese writing systems.

Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1 Textbook DVD, 3rd Edition (Ind)

Laurel — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:18:41 -0400

Bring the Integrated Chinese series to life with this new DVD! These live-action videos revolve around the real-life situations of the Integrated Chinese characters and present all 20 dialogues and narratives from the Level 1, Part 1 textbook.

Students will improve their communicative skills as well as increase their familiarity with Chinese culture. "Culture Minutes" related to the topics in each lesson take students onto the streets of Beijing, where they can listen in on unscripted, informal conversations with native speakers of Chinese.

Designed for use with Integrated Chinese, the DVDs are adaptable to most introductory Chinese courses.

Enter Our 3rd National Japanese Karaoke Contest!

Patrick — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:53:46 -0500

Study Japanese language and culture in a fun way with Cheng & Tsui SuperStar, our national karaoke contest for Japanese language students and teachers! Submit your video to our contest website by March 29. Our judges will select multiple finalists in both the solo and group categories, and then we will open voitng to the public. Cheng & Tsui SuperStar is a perfect opportunity to study Japanese language and culture in a different and exciting way—it makes a perfect class project! Winners will be able to select from a variety of great prizes, including gift certificates, an iPod Nano, an Xbox 360, and more. Finalists will be announced April 8th, and winners will be announced April 14th. Good luck!

Check the contest website for the latest information, and watch the introductory video below!

FREE Monthly Webinars

chengtsu — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:28 -0500

Learn about practical teaching ideas, new pedagogy, and materials for use in your classroom through these interactive, online discussions with authors and experts. All you need is a computer with speakers and an Internet connection. Sign up today!

三月十九日星期五，美東時間6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
«歡迎»：中學漢語的主題式教學
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主講人 汪剛柳
教師資訊和外聯-劍橋出版社

使用漢語教材«歡迎»（Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese），了解其主題式教學設計理念和以學生爲中心編製的課堂活動。這一教程適用於初高中學生，並在交際法語言教學理論基礎上設計了大量富有創意的教學活動。在此點擊可更多了解«歡迎»並可索求借閱本。

March 19, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Huanying: A Thematic Course for Secondary Schools
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator
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Create learner-centered activities for the Chinese language classroom using thematic teaching and the textbook Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese. This comprehensive course for secondary students uses a communicative approach with a variety of creative activities.

April 15, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Games and Activities for Secondary School Chinese Programs
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator
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What kinds of language games and activities are effective for students at the secondary school level? How do you create a learner-centered environment and make your Chinese class come alive? This webinar will delve into these questions and cover some practical, age-appropriate games and activities that will enrich any secondary-level program.

May 13, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
New Resources for Teaching Chinese History and Culture
Presented by Curriculum Specialists at Primary Source, Inc.
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Developed by the curriculum experts at Primary Source, The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China and China in the World: A History Since 1644 are the perfect way to bring both ancient and modern Chinese history and culture into your classroom. Primary Source staff will guide your exploration of these texts and introduce a new collection of free online resources for teaching in a global context. In addition, social studies and Chinese language instructors who have successfully used these texts will discuss their ideas and experiences. This webinar is particularly suitable for educators in grades 4-12.

June 11, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Theory and Application in Chinese Teaching, Part 1
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator.
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We will present highlights from Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications, a collection of articles and research on Chinese language pedagogy for non-native speakers and heritage speakers alike.

July 22, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Theory and Application in Chinese Teaching, Part 2
Presented by Gail Wang, Professional Development & Outreach Coordinator.
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We will continue our discussion about highlights from Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language: Theories and Applications, a collection of articles and research on Chinese language pedagogy for non-native speakers and heritage speakers alike.

Watch previously recorded webinars