Dear Shunji Do you have the name of the Redbook? Best Regards Katja Ting Hua Hsia Chinese School & IQChinese T: 0208-201 0698 (1-4pm) M: 07932 499 439 -- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:20:12 +0000 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Edexcel endorsement To: [log in to unmask] Dear all Just wondering whether anybody has ever used 'Redbook' for teaching Chinese Mandarin, I would be very much appreciated to hear your point of view. Thanks Shunji Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:54:46 +0000 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Edexcel endorsement To: [log in to unmask] Dear All, We are very glad to inform you that Chinese for AS by Xiaoming Zhang and Kay Heppell has been endorsed by Edexcel, which means this book is fully qualified for Chinese AS study and for Edexcel AS examinations. Traditional Character Version has also been published in Jan. Endorsed by Edexcel This full-coloured book: " adds more than 1200 new characters to the student's existing GCSE vocabulary " revises and consolidates at the end of every unit " familiarises students with exam-type questions and tasks " conveys relevant cultural information by means of texts, exercises and quizzes at the end of each unit " stimulates students to express their opinions and views to communicate effectively " covers the topics listed in Edexcel's Specification September 2007 " is accompanied by a CD with listening materials " is suitable also for the IB, Pre-U, HSK and self-study About the authors: Ms Xiaoming ZHANG - Very experienced Chinese teacher and examiner - Her numerous works have been published both in China and the UK - Currently she is the Head of Chinese at Wycombe Abbey School Ms Kay Heppell - M.A. P.G.C.E. Post-grad. Diploma in modern Chinese. - Studied languages at the Universities of London, Reading, Toronto, Southern California (San Diego), and Thames Valley. Taught in secondary schools in the UK and latterly a visiting lecturer in the Business School of the Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. - Co- author of French text book "March¨¦ Conclu". Best Regards, Cypress Books Unit 13 Park Royal Metro Centre Britannia Way London NW10 7PA Tel: 02084530687 Fax: 02084530709 Web: www.cypressbooks.com UK’s No.1 Source of Publications about China since 1984 CYPRESS BOOKS specializes in publications and products about China. We are the only specialist source in UK publishing and distributing Chinese textbooks for all levels, from university to primary school, as well as for adult self-learning. Hotmail:Microsoft 强大的垃圾邮件防护技术,为您提供可靠的电子邮件保障。 立即注册。 _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/