Modern Chinese Function Words Lectures

Author: Li Xiaoqi
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Chinese is a language particularly rich in function words, which is determined by the nature of Chinese. The function words in Chinese are closed, including about 1,000 rarely used ones. Mastering the meanings and usages of hundreds of common function words in Chinese can be said to be the key to learning Chinese well. Modern Chinese Function Words Tutorial achieves simplification by focusing on key points. Each entry does not aim for completeness or depth but focuses on solving practical problems for students. However, it is not merely emphasized on practice; instead, it is guided by second language learning theory. The entire book is student-centered, with an effort to maximize student engagement. A notable feature is the emphasis on the importance of repetitive exercises. Through exercises, students summarize patterns and then return to exercises to reinforce their learning. Finally, post-class exercises are provided to deepen understanding and improve through evaluation. Repetitive exercises are a crucial practice method in teaching Chinese as a second language. The key is that each cycle must bring deeper understanding and improvement, which is not easy to achieve. This Modern Chinese Function Words Tutorial can be said to have met such requirements, setting a model for compiling teaching materials in other aspects of teaching Chinese as a second language. We hope that Modern Chinese Function Words Tutorial can provide students with an overview of modern Chinese function words. Therefore, the framework of the tutorial is organized around adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and auxiliary words, with the entire book divided into four units. Each unit includes a section that provides a comprehensive overview of the unit, including classification, main characteristics, and examples of common function words. Subsequently, it discusses different subcategories based on varying needs. To facilitate learning, Modern Chinese Function Words Tutorial includes reference answers to various exercises used during classroom instruction as an appendix at the end of the book. Additionally, the tutorial features twenty-one post-class exercises, also with reference answers. Teachers using this tutorial can freely select content and exercises based on teaching needs and class time, without having to cover every section.