Quick and Practical Chinese

Author: Yang Jinhua
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This textbook is compiled based on the requirements and characteristics of foreign learners studying Chinese, following the principles of practicality, efficiency, emphasizing fundamentals, and facilitating self-study. The book is divided into two volumes, each containing twenty lessons. The total vocabulary of the two volumes reaches approximately 2,000 words. Each lesson consists of dialogues and short essays. Following the main text are vocabulary, notes, grammar, some word disambiguation, and a variety of exercises. At the end, there is additional vocabulary. Additionally, a supplementary material is provided every five lessons, introducing basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Upon completing the two volumes, learners can master common sentence patterns and a variety of synonymous expressions, and can communicate more fluently and appropriately using longer passages in daily life, with dialogue skills reaching or approaching the level of intermediate Chinese conversational proficiency. This textbook can be used as an introductory course for various foreign learners, particularly suitable for short-term foreign students, employees of foreign companies, and their families. Its main features are as follows:
1. Shortened pronunciation stage;
2. Organized around topics, integrating structure-function-culture while showcasing multiple synonymous expression patterns;
3. Combines dialogues and short essays to develop both conversational and coherent expression skills;
4. Enhanced grammar explanations and word disambiguation to avoid ambiguity and confusion;
5. Exercise arrangements highlight relationships and contrasts, emphasizing the repetition rate of learned materials.