Are you a Chinese language teacher? Now you can help your students unlock the rich world of Chinese language and culture with the Journey to the West Teacher’s Guide. This comprehensive textbook is designed for educators seeking to introduce students to one of China’s most beloved literary works. It draws on the first three books – The Rise of the Monkey King, Trouble in Heaven and The Immortal Peaches – in the best-selling Journey to the West series written by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang, covering the first 7 chapters of the original novel by Wu Cheng’en.

This Teacher’s Guide provides structured lessons that combine language and cultural learning. It includes detailed explanations of key vocabulary, grammar points, and idiomatic expressions, plus a variety of activities encouraging critical thinking and language practice.

Through the classic adventurous tale of the monk Tangseng, the troublemaking monkey Sun Wukong and their companions, students will explore ancient Chinese mythology, philosophy, and traditions while sharpening their language skills.

If you are teaching intermediate or advanced Chinese, this guide helps bring the magic of Journey to the West into your classroom while fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding. It’s perfect for both seasoned teachers and those new to Chinese language instruction.

The source books, The Rise of the Monkey King, Trouble in Heaven and The Immortal Peaches, are written in Simplified Chinese using the 600-word vocabulary of HSK3. You can also purchase the same content in a single larger book titled Journey to the West, Books 1, 2 and 3. All are available on Amazon in both paperback and ebook formats.