Introduction to the distinctive features of the classic "Bounce" course

Classics refer to exemplary and authoritative things. The making of a classic often embodies a great deal of hard work and sweat, with this process involving much responsibility, time accumulation, and more importantly, a down-to-earth attitude. However, classics are not eternal and unchanging; they evolve with the passage of time and changing environmental contexts. This necessitates our efforts in reshaping classics and calls for people to continuously explore and discover new ones.

In recent years, *Bounce* has become a model for domestic children's English training materials due to its unique teaching philosophy and methods. Yida Foreign Language School under Hills International English is a typical practitioner, achieving remarkable results within the industry. More importantly, it has provided a solid English foundation for batch after batch of young children, making their learning in primary and middle school easier and more effective.

This naturally raises interest in the course characteristics of *Bounce*. Teachers from the headquarters of Hills International English have provided a detailed explanation of the features of the *Bounce* curriculum. *Bounce* is a textbook that integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing comprehensively around core vocabulary. In the first and fifth lessons of each unit, there is a concentrated learning section for core vocabulary, which is logically organized, making it convenient for students to categorize and memorize. The carefully designed grammar structure chart runs throughout all six volumes of *Bounce*, offering a clear summary of the content learned in each lesson, laying a solid grammar foundation for the students.

Secondly, the central sentence patterns and grammar are fully embodied and practiced in the reading sections. In the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th units of each book, the seventh lesson includes an engaging reading section. This allows students to consolidate and practice the grammar, vocabulary, and sentence patterns learned earlier in a relaxed story atmosphere. The reading materials are extensive and progressively structured, gradually cultivating good English reading habits and abilities in students. The eighth lesson of each unit includes oral topic exercises, encouraging students to speak confidently, enthusiastically, and actively participate in interactive activities.

We all know that the *Bounce* textbook pays attention to details and strives for perfection. The illustrations in the book are exquisitely designed, creating a three-dimensional effect. The playful Bounce puppet serves not only as a guide for students' English learning but also as a good companion. The songs in the *Bounce* textbook integrate the grammar, sentence patterns, and vocabulary learned in each unit, allowing students to systematically review the knowledge while singing along. Additionally, the comprehensive and meticulous supporting materials, distinctive color-coded part-of-speech markings, and complete supplementary products provide full guarantees for the smooth progress of teaching.