Learning Chinese (Primary/Preschool)

[Chenonceau]

tamarind:

I find it even more strange that someone who cannot even read anything in Chinese, can write such so much about how to learn Chinese.

Ah yes... you are right. I don't know Chinese. That is fact indeed.

[tamarind]

Good luck to you, and I do hope that your kids get good grades in Chinese, whatever methods that you choose to use.


However, my wish is really for all Singaporean kids to grow up as adults who are proficient in Chinese, unlike some people who totally forget about how to read or write Chinese years after they stop taking exams.

[Chenonceau]

tamarind:

Good luck to you, and I do hope that your kids get good grades in Chinese, whatever methods that you choose to use.


However, my wish is really for all Singaporean kids to grow up as adults who are proficient in Chinese, unlike some people who totally forget about how to read or write Chinese years after they stop taking exams.

Your passion is admirable, and thank you.
I am puzzled though... did I misunderstand you?

tamarind:

If you must make your child memorize something, it is far better to let him memorize the 笑猫日记 series of books since these books are far superior to model compositions which are paid by parents to be published.

Did you not write the above? It doesn't square with the below... eh?

tamarind:

Anyway, I am not exactly suggesting that students memorize 笑猫日记. You have completely misunderstood my point, again, due to your lack of knowledge of Chinese. Since you cannot even read the 笑猫日记 series of books yourself, it is difficult for you to understand why I recommend that kids read those books rather than memorizing excruciatingly boring model compositions.

[tamarind]

[quote]
If you must make your child memorize something, it is far better to let him memorize the 笑猫日记 series of books since these books are far superior to model compositions which are paid by parents to be published.[/quote]Well, I was being sarcastic, can't you tell ?

I have edited that before anyone else misunderstands.

[tamarind]

For other parents, I recommend using the 大鼻子李教授新体验作文 series of books that I mentioned earlier.


This series of 6 books from P1 to P6 includes a model composition in each chapter, not for the purpose of memorizing, but for the purpose of teaching the techniques of creative writing. Kids who can read very well should be able to use these book to learn independently.

I have scanned a few pages from these books, anyone who is interested can PM me and I can share the files with you.

[Chenonceau]

tamarind:

[quote]
If you must make your child memorize something, it is far better to let him memorize the 笑猫日记 series of books since these books are far superior to model compositions which are paid by parents to be published.

Well, I was being sarcastic, can't you tell ?

I have edited that before anyone else misunderstands.[/quote]No. I can't tell.

Generally, I respect your views and state where I concur with them. I also think you make an important contribution to this forum. I have myself benefited greatly from your sharing. Where I don't entirely agree, I simply put down what I sincerely think with reasoned logic. I try not to write things designed to hurt another using an artifice of emotion such as sarcasm. I am puzzled but do still respect your need or choice to be sarcastic.

And I hope that despite this we might still one day share friendly dialogue (sans sarcasm) on this forum.

[tamarind]

Gosh. I cannot imagine how anyone can be hurt by a little sarcasm like that.

I have seen a lot worst in this forum.

I guess I am being insensitive to parents who must make their kids memorize things which are not unnecessary, instead of trying to understand what are the more effective methods of learning Chinese.

Just to clarify to other parents, I do think that the 笑猫日记 series of books are far superior to model compositions which are paid by parents to be published. There are a total of 13 books in this series, each chapter is packed with good phrases and vocabulary, and most importantly, the content is interesting to kids. These books are widely read by upper primary kids in China, and the level of difficulty is definitely higher than our P6 syllabus.

[Chenonceau]

tamarind:

Gosh. I cannot imagine how anyone can be hurt by a little sarcasm like that.

You misunderstand. Sarcasm is designed as a verbal strike. It is a verbal strategy meant to hurt. Whether it actually does hurt or not is entirely a different issue.

I am puzzled by your need to use sarcasm... not hurt. Notice that I didn't even see the sarcasm. I merely thought that you had perhaps changed your position as the thread developed (or would advise memorizing under certain conditions) and asked to clarify.

No, I am not hurt. I still do sincerely think you make valuable contribution to this forum, and still greatly rely on your recommendations of reading material and such else. And continue to hope that we can have friendly dialogue (sans sarcasm)... I apologise if I have written anything that spurs you to the use of sarcasm. Normally I use sarcasm only when I am upset. So, if I have upset you, then I am quite quite sorry indeed.

[lee2004]

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[Passerby]

Hi Chenonceau


Just wanted to let you know that I have always enjoyed reading all your posts, they come across as very well balanced & well thought through. Your POV are always well put and argued, without being strident or abrasive, and they come across as very mature views, without being the "end all & be all", always appreciating that everyone has different considerations & priorities.

Most of all you are truly a very gracious lady, whom many have lots to learn from, myself included. I do hope to continue having the privilege of reading your POV on the varied subjects that you have an interest in. Thank you.