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Xiao Ming's Family is a gentle and heartwarming Chinese reader designed especially for beginners who want to learn Chinese naturally through stories rather than rote memorization. Through the simple daily life of Xiao Ming and his family, readers are invited into a warm home filled with love, routine, and meaningful relationships. As Xiao Ming goes to school, studies with friends, plays with his younger sister, and spends evenings eating, talking, and laughing with his parents, learners are exposed to essential everyday vocabulary and sentence structures in a clear, comforting context. Written in very simple, accessible Chinese, this book is ideal for HSK 1 learners and complete beginners. Each story is presented in simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English translation, with additional sentence-by-sentence explanations to support deep understanding and confidence. Instead of memorizing isolated words, readers acquire vocabulary naturally by seeing how words are used in real-life situations such as family life, school, meals, and play. By following Xiao Ming's ordinary yet meaningful world, learners not only improve their reading and comprehension skills, but also build the confidence to speak Chinese aloud and use it in daily conversations. Perfect for self-learners, students preparing for HSK exams, and anyone who wants a gentle, enjoyable introduction to Chinese, Xiao Ming's Family makes learning Chinese feel familiar, friendly, and alive.
Chong Shipei is a Singaporean native Chinese writer and educator who specializes in creating accessible, meaningful Chinese readers for learners of all ages. Shipei's professional background spans early childhood education, social work, and volunteer service with children from diverse backgrounds, including special-needs students and underprivileged youth. She scores distinction for her Chinese during her "O" level. Her readers are known for their clear structure, carefully controlled vocabulary, and warm narrative voice. She often writes using simplified language frameworks such as HSK-aligned vocabulary, making her books especially suitable for beginners, young readers, and independent learners. Beyond everyday stories, her work also includes retellings of folklore, history, and Bible stories, written with sensitivity and clarity for early learners. Through her writing and teaching, Chong Shipei continues to help learners build not only their Chinese proficiency, but also confidence, curiosity, and a lasting love for reading.
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