About the author

How to Study Chinese

<strong>Chong Shipei is a Singaporean author and educator who specializes in writing Chinese readers for language learners of all ages. Passionate about making Mandarin Chinese accessible and enjoyable, she creates graded readers designed to help students build vocabulary, improve reading confidence, and develop a deeper appreciation for Chinese language and culture.<br>​​​​​​​</strong><br><strong>Drawing from her background in education and children’s teaching, Chong Shipei writes stories that are simple, engaging, and carefully structured for learners at different proficiency levels. Her readers often focus on everyday life, Asian culture, history, folklore, and moral lessons, allowing students to learn Chinese naturally through meaningful and enjoyable storytelling.<br>​​​​​​​</strong><br><strong>She is especially known for creating beginner-friendly Chinese stories using controlled vocabulary based on HSK language levels. Her works include children’s stories, historical narratives, mythology retellings, Bible stories, and cultural tales written in simplified Chinese with learner-friendly language. Many of her readers also include vocabulary support, pinyin, and English explanations to assist independent learners.<br>​​​​​​​</strong><br><strong>Beyond language education, Chong Shipei has a strong interest in Asian history, folklore, and cross-cultural storytelling, themes that frequently appear throughout her books. Through her Chinese readers, she hopes to make Mandarin learning less intimidating and more inspiring for students around the world.</strong><br>