Self-taught English · Popular Edition (Volume 3)

Author: Zhang Daozhen
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book of reading materials increases in difficulty, with sentence structures becoming more complex. However, as the material is mostly drawn from classical literature or modern-life examples, learners can still study authentic modern English while immersing themselves in Western culture. This book still contains over 1,200 words, and upon completion, learners can read simplified original works. This series of books has the following main features:
1. Short and concise texts: Generally 10-20 lines long, with about 11-12 new words per text. The language is kept as conversational as possible. It is recommended to memorize most of the texts. Only by memorizing the texts can new words be retained and grammar be reinforced. Repeated memorization and regular review are essential. The more familiar you become with the texts, the stronger your foundation will be.
2. Content reflects modern life, including commonly used modern vocabulary. The words learned can be used immediately, and the vocabulary covers all aspects of modern life, emphasizing the practicality of the language material.
3. Focus on oral practice: In addition to dialogue exercises, sentence structure exercises, and Q&A, each lesson also includes oral practice exercises in the appendix. These exercises not only serve to review and reinforce knowledge but also help build a basic oral foundation, enabling learners to handle preliminary oral tasks when necessary.
4. Accompanied by audio materials, which facilitate self-study and ensure the development of correct pronunciation and intonation, laying a foundation for comprehensive language skills. The audio should be practiced repeatedly to ensure correct pronunciation and intonation.
5. Each lesson includes detailed supplementary materials, including text translations, annotations, grammar explanations, phonetic notes, and exercise answers, to aid self-study.
6. Rich appendices are provided, mainly including exercises and review materials, as well as various 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 middle school and university students, as well as teachers. As for how long it takes to learn 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 a weak foundation in English, you can study these four books over three or four years at a leisurely pace.