Red Book
Beginner Level ยท Red Book ยท LE LE CULTURE
Chinese listening and readingfirst step
Starting from scratch, build your child's Chinese listening skills with 100 storybooks.
Suitable for children with no or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
100 graded storybooks ยท 525 commonly used characters ยท Sentence-by-sentence and character-by-character reading support
โจ Suitable for children
For whom is the Red Book designed?
Find out if your child is ready to begin their Red Book journey
Just starting to learn Chinese
At home, I mainly speak English; I can understand some Chinese but don't speak it very well.
Overseas-born Chinese children
Opportunities to encounter Chinese in daily life are limited, necessitating systematic early exposure to the language.
Want to start reading Chinese with your child
Parents want to read Chinese with their child, but they don't know where to start.
๐ Content Features
Why choose Red Book?
Three core design elements to accompany children as they grow.
100 graded storybooks
Each book has 3-8 pages, mainly short sentences, paired with full-color illustrations, making it appealing to children.
Sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
You can click to hear the Mandarin pronunciation of every sentence and every word, helping you develop a feel for the language.
525 commonly used characters
Covering the most frequently used words and phrases in daily life, laying a foundation for reading.
๐ Data Overview
The scale of the Red Book
100
This storybook
525
Commonly used characters
12
Lifestyle Theme
Audio
Sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
๐ Book Theme Preview
Themes covered in 100 stories
12 themes closely related to children's daily lives
ๅฎถๅบญ
SCHOOL
Animal
food
Body
numbers
Colour
Transportation
weather
festival
Emotion
Daily routine
What do parents say?
Listen to the true story
"My daughter used to never touch Chinese books. We started with the first one from the Red Book, and now she asks to listen to it every day."
โ Aunt in Australia, child is 5 years old
"The short sentences in the Red Book are perfect for beginners. They are not too difficult and they feel a great sense of accomplishment every time they finish reading it."
โ American parents, used for 4 months
FAQs
What age is the Red Book suitable for?+
The Red Book is suitable for children with no or no prior knowledge of Chinese, regardless of age. The key is the child's Chinese proficiency, not their ageโif a child hasn't started reading Chinese yet, the Red Book is the best starting point.
What should I do after finishing reading the red book?+
After reading 100 red books, children will have mastered 525 commonly used characters and can directly move on to the intermediate yellow books. The three stages form a complete system: red books โ yellow books โ green books, progressing step by step.
What are the differences between red books and yellow books?+
The red book is for beginners; it features short sentences, fewer words, and themes close to everyday life. The yellow book has longer sentences, richer stories, and 340 new words. If your child is a complete beginner, please start with the red book.
Why is it recommended to start with the full set?+
The red, yellow, and green stages represent a complete reading journeyโfrom recognizing characters to fluent reading, with 300 books progressing step by step. Once children finish the red books, they will naturally want to continue, and owning the complete set ensures uninterrupted learning.
Explore other stages
Complete three-stage system
Starting with Red Book
Developing children's Chinese listening skills
100 graded storybooks ร 525 commonly used characters ร sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
Chinese is my aunt's language, and it's also the children's home.
Is there a problem?admin@lelechinese.com
Beginner Level ยท Red Book ยท LE LE CULTURE
Chinese listening and readingfirst step
Starting from scratch, build your child's Chinese listening skills with 100 storybooks.
Suitable for children with no or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
100 graded storybooks ยท 525 commonly used characters ยท Sentence-by-sentence and character-by-character reading support
โจ Suitable for children
For whom is the Red Book designed?
Find out if your child is ready to begin their Red Book journey
Just starting to learn Chinese
At home, I mainly speak English; I can understand some Chinese but don't speak it very well.
Overseas-born Chinese children
Opportunities to encounter Chinese in daily life are limited, necessitating systematic early exposure to the language.
Want to start reading Chinese with your child
Parents want to read Chinese with their child, but they don't know where to start.
๐ Content Features
Why choose Red Book?
Three core design elements to accompany children as they grow.
100 graded storybooks
Each book has 3-8 pages, mainly short sentences, paired with full-color illustrations, making it appealing to children.
Sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
You can click to hear the Mandarin pronunciation of every sentence and every word, helping you develop a feel for the language.
525 commonly used characters
Covering the most frequently used words and phrases in daily life, laying a foundation for reading.
๐ Data Overview
The scale of the Red Book
100
This storybook
525
Commonly used characters
12
Lifestyle Theme
Audio
Sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
๐ Book Theme Preview
Themes covered in 100 stories
12 themes closely related to children's daily lives
ๅฎถๅบญ
SCHOOL
Animal
food
Body
numbers
Colour
Transportation
weather
festival
Emotion
Daily routine
What do parents say?
Listen to the true story
"My daughter used to never touch Chinese books. We started with the first one from the Red Book, and now she asks to listen to it every day."
โ Aunt in Australia, child is 5 years old
"The short sentences in the Red Book are perfect for beginners. They are not too difficult and they feel a great sense of accomplishment every time they finish reading it."
โ American parents, used for 4 months
FAQs
What age is the Red Book suitable for?+
The Red Book is suitable for children with no or no prior knowledge of Chinese, regardless of age. The key is the child's Chinese proficiency, not their ageโif a child hasn't started reading Chinese yet, the Red Book is the best starting point.
What should I do after finishing reading the red book?+
After reading 100 red books, children will have mastered 525 commonly used characters and can directly move on to the intermediate yellow books. The three stages form a complete system: red books โ yellow books โ green books, progressing step by step.
What are the differences between red books and yellow books?+
The red book is for beginners; it features short sentences, fewer words, and themes close to everyday life. The yellow book has longer sentences, richer stories, and 340 new words. If your child is a complete beginner, please start with the red book.
Why is it recommended to start with the full set?+
The red, yellow, and green stages represent a complete reading journeyโfrom recognizing characters to fluent reading, with 300 books progressing step by step. Once children finish the red books, they will naturally want to continue, and owning the complete set ensures uninterrupted learning.
Explore other stages
Complete three-stage system
Starting with Red Book
Developing children's Chinese listening skills
100 graded storybooks ร 525 commonly used characters ร sentence-by-sentence + word-by-word reading
Chinese is my aunt's language, and it's also the children's home.
Is there a problem?admin@lelechinese.com