Self-taught English · Popular Edition (Volume 2)

Author: Zhang Daozhen
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book covers the main grammar points of English. In the appendix, Professor Zhang personally provides tips for learners to practice correct pronunciation and emphasizes the importance of repetition. Its content reflects various aspects of modern life and is highly practical. This book includes over 1,200 vocabulary words, and upon completion, learners can read English short stories and engage in some basic spoken English work. This series has the following main features:
1. Short and concise lessons: Generally 10-20 lines long, with about 11-12 new words per lesson. The text is written as much as possible in colloquial style. Aim to memorize most of the lessons. Only by memorizing the lessons thoroughly can new words be remembered and grammar be consolidated. Repeat the memorization and review regularly. The more familiar you are with the lessons, the stronger your foundation will be.
2. Content reflects modern life, including common modern vocabulary. Once learned, it can be used immediately. The vocabulary learned can express various aspects of modern life, emphasizing the practicality of the language material.
3. Focus on oral practice: Each lesson includes dialogue exercises, sentence pattern exercises, Q&A, and oral practice in the appendix. In addition to reviewing and consolidating knowledge, these exercises can help build a basic foundation in spoken English and allow learners to engage in some preliminary spoken English work when necessary.
4. Accompanied by audio materials for self-study, making it convenient for learners to practice while ensuring the development of correct pronunciation and intonation, laying a foundation for comprehensive language proficiency. The audio should be practiced repeatedly to ensure correct pronunciation and intonation.
5. Each lesson includes detailed supplementary materials, including lesson translations, annotations, grammar explanations, phonetic notes, and exercise answers, to facilitate self-study.
6. Rich appendices are provided, mainly including exercises and review materials, as well as various types of reading materials (such as children's songs, short poems, and stories) to develop reading skills and reinforce learned content. This book can be said to combine depth and breadth.
This textbook is designed for English self-learners and is highly applicable and targeted for professional qualification exams, job interviews, and other English learners. It also serves as a reference for English learning or teaching for college and high school students, as well as teachers. As for how long it takes to study this series, it varies from person to person. If you are a high school graduate or unemployed with ample time, it is possible to complete all four books in a year. If you have no foundation in English, you can study these four books over three or four years in a more gradual manner.