Play and Learn Chinese

Sales HandleThe Parents Choice award winning-language program for children is now available in Chinese! This hands-on program shows parents how to turn everyday activities into fun Chinese-learning opportunities for children ages 1-7.About the BookPlay and Learn Chinese makes the process of learning a second language natural for children by involving the people who taught them their first language--their parents! From language innovator Ana Lomba, this hands-on program is based on real life, everyday activities that provide parents and children with countless opportunities to learn together. From taking a bath to taking a bike ride, this program makes everyday routines fun and educational!Each colorful two-page spread features:Two action-packed activities, songs, or games all with English translationsSimplified Chinese characters and pinyin transliteration for easy pronunciationIllustrations of key words that act as a mini picture dictionaryA comic strip that shows everyday dialogs in actionSidebars with fun cultural informationAll of the activities in Play and Learn Chinese are based on proven teaching techniques and are developmentally appropriate to maximize language learning while maintaining a playful attitude that captures the attention of a young audience. A fully updated introduction includes expert advice that guides parents through the language learning process.A 70-minute audio download features all of the Chinese songs, words, and games to help with pronunciation. This engaging audio download can also be used as a stand-alone tool. FeaturesProven track record: Ana Lomba s language-learning materials have sold more than 75,000 copies!Expert author: Ana Lomba is an innovative developer of language-learning materials for children and a Parent s Choice award winning-author.Chinese language study growing: Across the U.S., 200,000+ students are learning Chinese (Asia Society, 2010). Enrollment in K-12 Chinese language classes jumped 64% between 1997 and 2002 (Princeton University Study).Market/AudienceParents of children ages 1-7 who want to expose their children to the Chinese language and culture. Early childhood educators who are looking for language-learning materials for their classrooms.Benefit to the CustomerMakes learning easy and fun by incorporating language-learning into everyday activitiesProven technique from award-winning authorResearch shows that children benefit from learning a second language at a young ageAbout the AuthorAna Lomba (Princeton, NJ) is a leading children s language educator and developed the breakthrough Ana Lomba s Easy Immersion language-learning technique. This method is changing the way people think about and interact with your children learning languages. She is the author of several language-learning programs for children including the Parents Choice Approved award-winning Play and Learn series. A Princeton University graduate, Ana has taught Spanish from preschool to college and held leadership positions with national language organizations in the U.S. She is a native of Spain.Marcela Summerville (Philadelphia, PA) is the founder of Spanish Workshop for Children, and award-winning Spanish immersion program for young children. She has published several articles on teaching a second language to youth. She is a native of Argentina.