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Graded Picture Books: The Perfect Fit for Young Foreign Language Learners
This presentation explores the growing trend of graded reading materials globally, focusing on graded picture books as ideal for young foreign language learners. It examines the limitations of traditional readers, highlights successful series like Kids Town from Korea, Climbing English from China and addresses challenges such as the lack of standards and the need for comprehensive databases.
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The founder of PERC (Publink Extensive Reading Club). With over 20 years of experience in ELT (English Language Teaching) materials and readers, I have been actively promoting extensive reading since 2013. In 2018, I established the PERC in China, which is affiliated with the Extensive Reading Foundation (ERF). My mission has always been to create a platform for academic exchange among English reading educators, to promote both international and domestic graded readers, and to continuously refine more effective learning solutions for young learners in foreign language contexts.