Chinese Paradise is a series of elementary Chinese learning materials for children. Based on the cognitive and psychological characteristics of children, it integrates language and culture learning, skill training with intellectual development. It combines different forms of learning such as watching, listening and speaking with singing and game playing, motivating children to use their eyes, ears, mouths, brains and bodies, so that they learn and use Chinese in a fun and relaxed way.
It includes: 1 Student's Book, 1 Workbook, 1 set of Cards of Words and Expressions and 4 Multimedia CDs.
This is a series of multimedia learning materials integrating language learning and games with cultural information presented in the forms of Flash cartoons, high definition DVD videos and learning software. It provides not only cartoons related to the texts, instructional activities and cultural background information, but also interactive review exercises and games for expanded learning. The Multimedia CDs combine visual characteristics of video materials and various functions of the software with learning of knowledge and training of language skills, thus creating a multimedia classroom where children can have fun while learning Chinese.
Liu Fuhua is the deputy dean of College of the Humanities and International Language College of Jilin University, whose research involves teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, international Chinese teaching materials, and international Chinese education. Ms. Liu has engaged in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language since 1985 and has presided over several key textbook projects planned by Hanban. She has published two academic books, General Discussions on Linguistics and Chinese Pronunciation Training Course, five international Chinese textbooks and more than 30 academic papers on international Chinese education, etc.