Shop - Mandarin Matrix https://mandarinmatrix.org/shop/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:58:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://mandarinmatrix.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-Mandarin-Matrix-230x164-circular-32x32.jpg Shop - Mandarin Matrix https://mandarinmatrix.org/shop/ 32 32 193654078 Max and Mei: Green Card Game (Simplified Chinese Only) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/max-and-mei-green-card-game-simplified-chinese-only/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=max-and-mei-green-card-game-simplified-chinese-only https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/max-and-mei-green-card-game-simplified-chinese-only/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 05:12:39 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=36919 Based on the Max and Mei storybooks, the Max and Mei game cards are designed to help children improve their Chinese language skills through playing card games.

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]]> Based on the Max and Mei storybooks, the Max and Mei game cards are designed to help children improve their Chinese language skills through play. Instructions for four card games (Snap, Memory, Happy Couples and Pig) are included in each set of game cards.

  • 1 x 24 card set about Colours
    1 x 24 card set about Numbers
    4 x game instruction cards
    2 x translation cards

More about Max and Mei

The Max and Mei series was created by acclaimed author Martha Keswick to provide parents with colourful and engaging bilingual stories to share with their children. For children learning Chinese as a second language, being read to in Chinese is an important part of language acquisition. The adventures of Max and Mei captivate young children with interesting stories they can relate to, exposing them to Chinese culture and strengthening their Mandarin listening comprehension skills. With a range of products encompassing 13 storybooks, 3 activity books and 2 sets of game cards – and even more being developed for younger audiences – the world of Max and Mei makes practicing Chinese fun!

Written in Simplified or Traditional characters, each story page includes Pinyin and English and there is also a free audio soundtracks available online. The Max and Mei series makes it easy for parents to support their children’s Chinese language learning regardless of their own levels of fluency. Recommended for children ages 2-7 years old.

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/max-and-mei-green-card-game-simplified-chinese-only/feed/ 0 36919 YCT Stories (Level 4) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-stories-level-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yct-stories-level-4 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-stories-level-4/#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 03:41:49 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=36363 YCT Stories (Level 4)

35 interesting books equivalent to HSK level 4 about learner's daily topics.

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]]> YCT Stories Level 4 is open for pre-ordering, and will print when the demand is enough. For any questions, please contact sales@mandarinmatrix.com

Endorsed by The Confucius Institute, the YCT Stories level 4 books assist students in attaining an excellent level in basic Chinese, enabling them to communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner, preparing them for the YCT level 4 test.

  • 35 ten-page readers
  • Teaches 250 new Chinese words
  • Equivalent to HSK level 4
  • Size: 20×20 cm

 

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-stories-level-4/feed/ 1 36363 Chinese Connections https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/chinese-connections-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-connections-23 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/chinese-connections-23/#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:25:56 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=34191 Chinese Connections is Mandarin Matrix's latest series, designed for high school and above students learning Chinese as a world language, aiming to take the AP or IB exam, or anyone who wants to improve their proficiency. This series is only available online on our Online Classroom. 

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Chinese Connections is designed for middle school and above students learning Chinese as a world language aiming to take the AP, IB or HSK exams, and anyone else who wants to improve their proficiency.

 

Product Highlights

  • Aligned with AP, IBMYP, IBDP and UNSG themes and topics and the latest HSK 3.0 standards
  • Contemporary authentic use of language and expressions
  • Relatable stories enable students to practice Chinese in real world settings
  • Vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures aligned to popular textbooks
  • Authentic texts that present vocabulary under different contexts to expand and reinforce students’ learning
  • Supported with printable scope and sequence, teacher guides and student worksheets, as well as online exercises and assessments
  • Designed for differentiated learning

ACTFL Proficiency Levels (Each level with 24 books)

  • Level F: Novice Low to Novice High (plus 6 books introducing basic knowledge of Chinese, making 30 books in this level)
  • Level 1 : Novice Mid to Novice High
  • Level 2: Novice High to Intermediate Low
  • Level 3: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid
  • Level 4: Intermediate High to Advanced Low

IB & AP Themes

Chinese Connections features authentic and relatable content in different contexts, specifically created for middle and high school students. These topics cover AP, IB (DP & MYP) themes and UN Sustainable Development Goals:

    • Personal and Public Identities
    • Contemporary Life
    • Identities and Relationships
    • Families and Communities
    • Personal and Cultural Expression
    • Social Media
    • Globalisation and Sustainability 
    • Science and Technology 
    • Culture and Diversity
    • Social Justice Issues
    • Beauty and Aesthetics
    • Volunteering and Social Organisation

 

 

 

Authentic Texts

The content is presented in a wide variety of formats, including:

  • Email / Letter
  • Article
  • Blog / Vlog
  • Debate
  • Brochure / Poster / Leaflet
  • Phone Calls
  • Advertisements

This series is only available online on the Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom. The series is constantly being updated and expanded with more content. Subscription to one of the plans to check out Chinese Connections:

3-Month Plan / 1 Year Plan

 

Chinese Connections on the Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom

 

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/chinese-connections-23/feed/ 0 34191 Zhongguo Mingren 中国名人 (Simplified Chinese Only) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/zhongguo-mingren-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zhongguo-mingren-23 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/zhongguo-mingren-23/#respond Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:11:54 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29282 The Zhongguo Mingren series are a factual series of biographies about key figures in China’s history for Middle School children learning Chinese language and culture.

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]]> The Zhongguo Mingren series are a factual series of biographies about key figures in China’s history for Middle School children learning Chinese language and culture.

The series starts with biographies of Deng Yaping, Yuan Longping, Sun Zhongshan, and Yao Chen and will soon grow to include Yu Hua, Dai Ailan and Xu Guangqi, with other famous people from the world of Arts, Science, and Sport to come.

To encourage children to improve their vocabulary, the book contains only Chinese text in the main part. However, they can reference detailed Chinese/Pinyin/English vocabulary lists for reference at the back.

 

Topics: 

Yuan Longping

This story covers the life of pioneering agricultural researcher Yuan Longping, the father of hybrid rice.

Yao Chen
Learn about activist actress Yao Chen, queen of Weibo and one of TIME Magazine’s most powerful people.

Sun Zhongshan
This special edition follows Sun Zhongshan, leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party and the father of Modern China.

Deng Yaping
This book focuses on the life of four times Olympic and six times World Champion table tennis player, Deng Yaping.

 

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/zhongguo-mingren-23/feed/ 0 29282 YCT Stories Level 2 Combo Pack (Simplified Chinese) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-combo-pack-lv2-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yct-combo-pack-lv2-23 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-combo-pack-lv2-23/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:16:25 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29261 YCT Stories Level 2 Combo Pack

Includes all YCT Level 2 stories (15 books), flashcards and teacher's pack.

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]]> Mandarin Matrix YCT teaching and learning materials are endorsed by The Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing and follow the YCT curriculum for levels 1,2,3 & 4. Beautifully designed and illustrated, providing fun and engaging storylines, the books are a proven resource for bringing students up to the required examination level. The books are complimented by Flashcards and Teacher’s Packs.

YCT Stories Level 2 Combo Pack (Only Simplified Chinese available)

This Combo Pack includes all Level 2 YCT Stories books, Flashcards, and the Teacher’s Pack.

  • 15 ten-page YCT 2 books
  • YCT 2 Flashcard set covering the vocabulary in the curriculum
  • YCT 2 Teacher’s Pack containing teaching guide, worksheets and teaching aids based on each book

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-combo-pack-lv2-23/feed/ 0 29261 YCT Stories Level 2 Flashcards (Simplified Chinese) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-flashcards-lv2-sc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yct-flashcards-lv2-sc https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-flashcards-lv2-sc/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:10:27 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29259 YCT Stories Level 2 Flashcards (Simplified Chinese)

Covering the YCT 2 curriculum, these flashcards introduce 99 characters used in 80 new vocabularies. Designed to complement the Mandarin Matrix YCT Stories level 2 books, each character is tagged to indicate its location and context in the corresponding book.

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]]> Covering the YCT 2 curriculum, these YCT flashcards introduce 99 characters used in 80 new vocabularies. Designed to complement the Mandarin Matrix YCT level 2 books, each character is tagged to indicate its location and context in the corresponding book

Perfect for building character recognition, these multi-use, wipe-clean flashcards are a proven resource to help build vocabulary and practice writing Chinese characters.

  • 2 packs of 40 double-sided cards
  • Covers the 80 Chinese words introduced in the YCT 2 books
  • Size: 8.4×17.8 cm

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-flashcards-lv2-sc/feed/ 0 29259 YCT Stories Level 2 Teacher’s Pack (Simplified Chinese) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-teachers-pack-lv2-sc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yct-teachers-pack-lv2-sc https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-teachers-pack-lv2-sc/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:03:20 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29256 YCT Stories Level 2 Teacher's Pack (Simplified Chinese)

The YCT Teacher’s Pack is designed to complement the 15 YCT Stories level 2 books. For each book there is a corresponding lesson plan comprising of the objectives and outcomes, together with classroom activities covering reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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]]> The YCT Teacher’s Pack is designed to complement the 15 YCT stories level 2 books. For each book, there is a corresponding lesson plan comprising of the objectives and outcomes, together with classroom activities covering reading, writing, listening and speaking.

  • One book containing 180 pages of teaching aids
  • Ready-made lesson plans
  • Activities and puzzles
  • Stroke order practice
  • Assessment criteria
  • TPR activity
  • Size: 21×29.7 cm

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/yct-teachers-pack-lv2-sc/feed/ 0 29256 Max and Mei Zodiac Animal Series – Complete Set (Simplified Chinese Only) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/max-and-mei-complete-set-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=max-and-mei-complete-set-23 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/max-and-mei-complete-set-23/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:11:38 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29058 Children learning Mandarin Chinese will love the fun, bilingual world of Max and Mei. Max and Mei are best friends who live next door to each other and go everywhere together.

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]]> Children learning Mandarin Chinese will love the fun, bilingual world of Max and Mei. Max and Mei are best friends who live next door to each other and go everywhere together. In each of their adventures they meet one of the Chinese zodiac animals. The new title Max and Mei meets the dinosaur is also included in the set.

  • 13 Max and Mei storybooks: Dog, Dragon, Goat, Horse, Monkey, Ox, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Rooster, Snake, Tiger, and Dinosaur
  • Engaging pictures capture children’s imagination
  • Available in traditional Mandarin or simplified Mandarin
  • Includes Pinyin to aid pronunciation
  • Free online audio

More about Max and Mei

The Max and Mei series was created by acclaimed author Martha Keswick to provide parents with colourful and engaging bilingual stories to share with their children. For children learning Chinese as a second language, being read to in Chinese is an important part of language acquisition. The adventures of Max and Mei captivate young children with interesting stories they can relate to, exposing them to Chinese culture and strengthening their Mandarin listening comprehension skills. With a range of products encompassing 13 storybooks, 3 activity books and 2 sets of game cards – and even more being developed for younger audiences – the world of Max and Mei makes practicing Chinese fun!

The Max and Mei series makes it easy for parents to support their children’s Chinese language learning regardless of their own levels of fluency. Recommended for children ages 2-7 years old.

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This pack contains all six levels of the Theme Based Readers series, with 40 readers in each of the Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Brown and Red levels.

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This set contains all six levels in the Theme Based Readers series, with 40 Readers in each of the Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Brown, and Red levels.

  • 240 ten-page books in total
  • Teaches 1,613 Chinese characters
  • Available in traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese
  • Size: 20×20 cm

 

More on the Theme-Based Readers series

240 theme-based Chinese books divided into 6 color–coded levels, supporting multi-curricula and teaching over 1,600 characters up to AP Level.

Product Highlights

  • Available on the Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom and in printed book format for take home and in-class reading
  • Starts with basic vocabulary and develops through to advanced texts with complex historical and mythological Chinese tales
  • Five encompassing themes:
    – About Us
    – Where We Are
    – Systems in the Community
    – Expression and Creativity
    – Science and Nature
  • Aligned with multi-curricula — AP, IB (PYP, MYP), YCT, GCSE, Common Core, and STEM
  • Each book has been developed with no English or pinyin in the body of the book, but with a full trilingual list at the back

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]]> https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/theme-based-readers-set-23/feed/ 0 29057 Theme-Based Readers – Red (Level 6) https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/theme-based-readers-level-6-red-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theme-based-readers-level-6-red-23 https://mandarinmatrix.org/product/theme-based-readers-level-6-red-23/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:33:09 +0000 https://mandarinmatrix.org/?post_type=product&p=29052 Theme-Based Readers - Red (Level 6)

40 Chinese books supporting multi-curricula: IB, iGCSE, Common Core, STEM and AP.

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Level six of the six color-coded levels in the Theme Based Readers series, featuring story-based texts about society, Chinese culture and history. Stories are fun and engaging, introducing new vocabulary, Chinese characters and grammar in a systematic way. All books are used to build upon knowledge learned in the first five levels. Each story is assigned a unit of enquiry to assist children in a modern pedagogical learning framework.

 

Theme-based Readers Series

240 theme-based Chinese books divided into 6 color–coded levels, multi-curricula, supporting iGCSE, Common Core, STEM and with over 1,600 characters up to AP Level.

Product Highlights

  • A selection of 240 books is available
  • Available on the Online Classroom and in printed book format for take home and in-class reading
  • Starts with basic vocabulary and develops through to advanced texts with complex historical and mythological Chinese tales
  • Five encompassing themes:
    – About Us
    – Where We Are
    – Systems in the Community
    – Expression and Creativity
    – Science and Nature
  • Multi-curricula — aligned with AP, IB(PYP, MYP), YCT, GCSE, Common Core, and STEM
  • Each book has been developed with no English or pinyin in the body of the book, but with a full trilingual list at the back

 

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