Newly compiled Primary School English Handbook

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. 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 young learners in acquiring 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 Mini-Theater," "Word," "Knowledge Refueling Station," "Speak and Express," and "Fun Park."
The feature of the "Scenario Mini-Theater" lies in not only teaching students how to use words but also how to engage in conversations with others, thereby cultivating their English communication and expression 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 Refueling Station" and "Fun Park," 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 appreciate both language learning and aesthetic enjoyment. In the appendix of the book, students are provided with over a dozen categorized vocabulary lists. These lists encourage students to remember words through (associative memory) and teach them effective methods for rapid vocabulary memorization.