Idioms in Comic
成語漫畫
Idioms in Comic
成語漫畫
成語是我們生活的一部分，不要因為一個詞組被冠上了「成語」兩個字就給它嚇着了。中國人說話，每個人、每天，或多或少都會用上成語。孩子聽着，自然就會懂、會用，不費吹灰之力，和寶寶學講話一樣。
然而，要深明其意，用得恰當、得體，要能起到一針見血、又恰到其分的作用，那還是需要一番有系統的學習。學習成語最讓孩子歡喜的地方是：每個成語都有個歷史背景，有一段典故。孩子學成語，就是聽故事。
Cheng-yu is part of our life and our culture. Even though an expression may be referred to as a cheng-yu, there is nothing scary about it. Each one of us use many cheng-yu in our everyday language. Children listen and pick them up effortlessly, much like how they learn to speak from the time they were born.
Like with any other idiom, we want to truly understand the meaning of a cheng-yu, and to be able to use them appropriately. The ability to use cheng-yu precisely, with the effect of hitting the nail on the head, requires some systematic methods of learning and studying. The great thing about learning cheng-yu with children is that each cheng-yu has its own history. When children learn cheng-yu, they are listening to stories, making it an enjoyable process.
甚麼時候開始教孩子成語最適合？
當孩子掌握了一定的漢字，就可以系統化地擴充他的詞彙，包括成語。
成語漫畫就是完全使用孩子已學會、能認讀的字，用輕鬆的漫畫故事，向孩子介紹成語這個好玩又獨特的漢語特色，同時還能學會在甚麼情況下用各個成語。
從啟蒙級的第八課開始，孩子就已能自己認讀「七上八下」了，到了第十課，就能讀出「一五一十」了。不必等完成整個啟蒙級，他就能讀出「五花八門」、「開門見山」了。正因為是孩子已能認讀的字，所以學起來自然簡單輕鬆。同時，孩子更會產生一種打開眼界的領悟 – 原來這些字居然能有這種排列方式，有這層意思效果！這就更加激發起他對語文的興趣和信心了。
現代的孩子學古典成語最好的方法是看個笑話，嘻嘻哈哈，一讀就不會忘記。這就是成語漫畫搞笑版的作用：利用掛勾法幫助記憶，保管孩子讀了，一笑難忘。書中的每則成語都有一個搞笑版，相信家長讀了也會忍俊不禁，和孩子一起在歡笑中渡過親子共讀時光。
When is the best time to teach children cheng-yu (Chinese idioms)?
Once your child starts to read, we should gradually expand their vocabulary. Cheng-yu should be part of their vocabulary.
Idioms in Comic is based on the characters that your child has learnt in the Basic Chinese 500 course. It explains what each cheng-yu means, and when and how to use them, all in the form of a comic.
From lesson 8 of Beginning Reader, you child will be able to read 七上八下. By lesson 10, they can read 一五一十. Before they even finish the whole level, they will already be able to read五花八門 and 開門見山. Because these cheng-yu are made up of characters that your child already knows, it will take very little extra effort. When your child realises how the simple characters that they know can be combined to create a different word with a different level of meaning, they will be fascinated by the power of language. It will pique their interest and confidence in learning more.
The best way for children to learn is through laughing and having fun, and cheng-yu are no different. This is why we have included a humourous version to each cheng-yu. By having a good laugh with each joke, your child will peg the joke with the cheng-yu, which helps them to remember much better. It is also an opportunity for you to enjoy some fun reading time with your child, while also having a good laugh.
成語漫畫簡介
- 配合基礎漢字500課程，共分5級，每級一冊。
- 每冊包含4個成語，都由本級或前級教授的漢字組成。
- 由小朋友熟悉的角色，透過小朋友熟悉的景物組成故事場面。
- 以漫畫對白的形式演繹出成語的意思和應用，生動傳神。
- 每則成語包含一個搞笑版四格漫畫故事。
Idioms in Comic
- 5 levels, matching Basic Chinese 500 course. 1 book in each level.
- Each book teaches 4 cheng-yu. All the characters used in the 4 cheng-yu are taught in the same or previous level.
- The stories are based on the same characters and situations from Basic Chinese 500, so your child is already familiar with them.
- The meaning and application of each cheng-yu is presented in the form of comical dialogues.
- A humourous version is included for each cheng-yu.
