Self-taught English (Mass Edition) Book 2 (with MP3 disc) (with MP3 disc)

Author: Zhang Guangdao
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book covers the main grammar points of English. In the appendix, Professor Zhang personally provides learners with tips on practicing correct pronunciation and emphasizes the importance of repetition. Its content reflects various aspects of modern life and is highly practical. The book contains over 1,200 vocabulary words, and upon completion, learners can read English short stories and engage in some basic spoken English work. This series of books 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. It is recommended to memorize most of the lessons. Only by memorizing the lessons thoroughly can new words be remembered and grammar be consolidated. Repeated memorization and regular review are essential—the more familiar you are with the lessons, the stronger your foundation will be.
2. Content reflects modern life, including commonly used modern vocabulary. Once learned, the words can be used immediately. The vocabulary learned can express various aspects of modern life, with a strong emphasis on the practicality of the language material.
3. Focus on oral practice: In addition to dialogue exercises, sentence pattern exercises, and Q&A sessions in each lesson, there are also oral practice exercises in the appendix. These exercises not only serve to review and reinforce learning but also help build a basic foundation in spoken English, enabling 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 independently. At the same time, it ensures the development of correct pronunciation and intonation, laying a solid 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, pronunciation notes, and exercise answers, to facilitate self-study.
6. Rich appendices are provided, mainly including practice 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 holds reference value for English learning or teaching for college and university students, as well as middle and primary school students and teachers.
Regarding the time required to study this series, it varies from person to person. If you are a high school graduate or unemployed with ample free time, it may be possible to complete all four books in one year. If you have little foundation in English, these four books can be studied over a longer period, such as three or four years.