JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i1.9528ArticleA Study on the Cross-Cultural Communication of Chinese Opera Cultural Elements in Teaching Materials of Chinese as a Foreign Language: Taking New Practical Chinese Readers as an Examplehttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/1/10.26689/jcer.v9i1.9528WangXi,YaoDong2025912025-02-17This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers, a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language, analyzing its content selection, presentation format, and organizational characteristics. By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material, the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement. Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges, helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.

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