Newly compiled Primary School English Handbook - (New Curriculum Standards)

Author: Bai Jie
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is based on the "English Curriculum Standards" formulated by the Ministry of Education. In its design and compilation, it incorporates advanced linguistic concepts and primary school English teaching philosophies from both domestic and international sources. It fully considers the practical aspects of primary school English teaching in China, as well as the characteristics and difficulties of primary school students learning English. It aims to enhance students' intuitive understanding of English and provides a wealth of background cultural knowledge related to the English language. The book is highly scientific, informative, engaging, and practical. It serves as a supplementary resource for students using various versions of primary school English textbooks, as well as a reference for primary school English teachers in lesson preparation and for parents assisting their children with English learning. The book is mainly divided into several sections, including "Scenario Theater," "Word," "Knowledge Station," "Speak and Express," and "Fun Zone."
The feature of the "Scenario Theater" lies in not only teaching primary school students how to use words but also how to engage in conversations with others, thereby cultivating their English proficiency and communication skills. The words and phrases covered in some sections are among the most frequently encountered in daily life for primary school students, with over 1,000 entries, which are also the most fundamental vocabulary required by various primary school English textbooks. The example sentences are simple, natural, and highly engaging. In the "Knowledge Station" and "Fun Zone," students are introduced to a wealth of cultural knowledge related to the English language, as well as British customs, etiquette, and various local traditions. In the "Speak and Express" section, students are provided with numerous interesting English proverbs, tongue twisters, rhymes, and chants, allowing them to enjoy the beauty of language while learning.
In the appendix of the book, students are provided with more than ten categories of vocabulary. These categories help students remember words through associative learning and teach them effective methods for memorizing vocabulary quickly.