Author Description

Voyages in Chinese has been designed especially for teaching Chinese to middle school students whose native language is English. The series covers three grade levels in three separate volumes. Each level includes a student textbook accompanied by a workbooka teachers book, cards and PowerPoint courseware. Each volume has eight units, with each unit containing three lessons that focus on a common topic or activity. English students should be able to sit for the GCSE after completing the first two volumes. The third volume further develops students language ability and helps them to begin studying for A level courses. The series has a practical orientation and is tailored to the needs of secondary school students who wish to study Chinese as a foreign language. By using the series, students will be able to reach the standard required for GCSE Chinese in listening, speaking, reading and writing at a reasonable pace.