New Concept Chinese is a set of comprehensive textbooks for overseas children who study Chinese. There are 16 volumes altogether, each of which includes a textbook, a workbook and examination papers. They are packed on a uniform basis. The textbooks are color-printed with beautiful illustrations and rich and interesting contents. Two CDs attached to the book include parts of the texts.
Volume 14 is written for learners of the second semester of Grade Six. There are texts, new words, basic knowledge about Chinese language and reading materials. The last part includes stories about Chinese celebrities, folk customs, legends in ancient times and jokes. There are various exercise forms in the workbook, including "Connect the corresponding words", "Make phrases", "Make sentences", etc. After learning this volume, students will be able to learn 226 new characters, 452 words and phrases. Up to Volume 14, students will learn 1,777 characters altogether.
Chen Jian, founder and principal of New Concept Chinese School, has years of valuable experience in teaching Chinese in overseas schools.