My First Chinese Reader, Volume 1

Looking to jump start Chinese learning for young students? My First Chinese Reader 快乐儿童华语 is a proven Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) textbook series designed to introduce students to Chinese.  


The vivid My First Chinese Reader series engages young Chinese language students and allows individuals to learn at their own pace. This innovative curriculum is full of exciting illustrations, audio recordings, interactive tools, and practice exercises that encourage students to develop both practical communication skills and an understanding of Chinese culture. Beneath the fun and dynamic framework is a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that delivers strong learning results. 


Named the best CFL resource by over 1,000 experts, the series has also been adopted by multiple states across the United States.


Now available as an eBook! This platform incorporates additional video, audio, and activities. Learn interactively, everywhere.


Target Language: Mandarin - Simplified Chinese

Instructional Language: English


*** Traditional Chinese version coming soon!***


My First Chinese Reader, Volume 1 


Lesson 1: Hello!

Lesson 2: What is your name?

Lesson 3: How old are you?

Lesson 4: What is your nationality?

Lesson 5: I go to Dahua Elementary School.

Lesson 6: I love my family.

Lesson 7: Where do you live?

Lesson 8: What is today’s date?

Lesson 9: What day is it today? 

Lesson 10: What is in the backpack?

Lesson 11: I like fruits.

Lesson 12: What do you want to eat?