{"product_id":"9780071781695","title":"Play and Learn Chinese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSales Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlay and Learn Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003cbr\u003e Each colorful two-page spread features:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo action-packed activities, songs, or games—all with English translations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSimplified Chinese characters and pinyin transliteration for easy pronunciation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIllustrations of key words that act as a mini picture dictionary\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA comic strip that shows everyday dialogs in action\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSidebars with fun cultural information\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  All of the activities in \u003ci\u003ePlay and Learn Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven track record: Ana Lomba’s language-learning materials have sold more than 75,000 copies!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExpert author: Ana Lomba is an innovative developer of language-learning materials for children and a Parent’s Choice award winning-author.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eChinese 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).\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket\/Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Parents 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefit to the Customer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes learning easy and fun by incorporating language-learning into everyday activities\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProven technique from award-winning author\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eResearch shows that children benefit from learning a second language at a young age\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAna Lomba (Princeton, NJ)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMarcela Summerville (Philadelphia, PA)\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077222875376,"sku":"9780071781695","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071781695_p0.jpg?v=1763636594","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071781695","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}