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Description
Whether you are preparing for China's official Mandarin Chinese proficiency exam (the HSK) or want to reinforce your language study, these flashcard sets build a solid foundation. The HSK is an international, standardized, Chinese language proficiency exam and is required for those wishing to study at a Chinese university or work with Chinese companies.
The numbered, 3.5x2.25" cards are dual sided. One side shows the specific Chinese character (1" in size), and then in smaller print, you'll find the character written in stroke order and used in four common phrases or compound words. So, you'll learn additional vocabulary as well. The opposite side shows the Chinese character and those same 4 words, including the Pinyin (Romanization) and the English translation. An additional nice feature is that cards indicate similar, often confused characters as well as those which are typically combined.
Volume 1 covers the vocabulary from the HSK Elementary Level exam, teaching the 349 most basic Chinese characters. These cards equate to the HSK Level I and II certificates (the equivalent of 400-2000 hours of Chinese coursework). Volume 2 builds on the first and covers 273 characters for the HSK Intermediate Level III certificate. The sets include hole-punched cards with an organizing ring; a 32-page study booklet provides basic introduction and methods to sort index cards by card number, radicals and strokes or practice, and an included audio CD to hear pronunciation of words and sentences from native speakers. ~ Ruth
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.