Playtime Mandarin Chinese

Product description Join little Pim and pals in the wonders of play, from blocks to boats to tea time, while learning more than 60 words for your little ones explorations. Review The Little Pim series uses immersion and interaction techniques to create an engaging and fun-to-watch language learning experience. Pim, an animated panda, is the series' main character who begins each learning section. Each introductory animated skit is followed by live-action footage of children engaged in everyday activities. The focus is on the first words typically acquired by children (e.g., bed, fork, fruit, I'm tired, etc.). Each DVD teaches more than 60 new words and phrases arranged in five-minute episodes. The narration is clear, crisp, and easy-to-understand; the music is cheerful but not overpowering; and the visuals are colorful and vibrant. The parent guide contains general information on pandas and early language instruction. There are optional English subtitles. --Video Librarian Julia Pimsleur Levine's Little Pim: Foreign Language and Fun language-immersion series follows the daily activities of the titular animated panda, presented here in French (with separate programs available in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese). Comprised of seven five-minute episodes focused on foods, drinks, utensils, etc., Eating and Drinking combines clips of Little Pim engaged in activities ranging from hand washing to making a tall sandwich, coupled with real-life segments of youngsters and family members cooking and eating together. Featuring onscreen circling of specific items, as well as instant repetition, the program also includes optional English subtitles for words and phrases. With a projected 12 titles in 12 different languages slated for release over the next 18 months, this initial volume in a new language introduction series for toddlers and preschoolers is a promising start. Recommended. This text refers to the French: Eating and Drinking. DVD. --Video Librarian About the Actor Julia Pimsleur Levine, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, is the daughter of Dr. Paul Pimsleur, who developed the international best-selling foreign language audio teaching method used by millions of adults today. About the Director Julia Pimsleur Levine, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, is the daughter of Dr. Paul Pimsleur, who developed the international best-selling foreign language audio teaching method used by millions of adults today.