Self-study English (General Edition) Volume 3 (with MP3 disc)

Author: Zhang Guangdao
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This reading material increases in difficulty, with sentence structures becoming more complex. However, as the material is primarily sourced from classical novels or modern-life examples, learners can still study authentic modern English while immersing themselves in Western culture. This book still contains over 1,200 vocabulary words, and upon completion, learners can read simplified original works. This series 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 the texts become, the stronger the foundation will be.
2. Content reflects modern life, including commonly used modern vocabulary. The words learned can be used immediately, and they can express all aspects of modern life, emphasizing the practicality of the language material.
3. Focus on oral practice: Each lesson includes dialogue exercises, sentence structure exercises, Q&A, and additional oral practice 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 for self-study, which also ensure 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, such as text translations, annotations, grammar explanations, pronunciation notes, and exercise answers, to facilitate self-study.
6. Rich appendices are provided, including practice 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.
Regarding the time required to study this series, it varies from person to person. If a high school graduate is unemployed and has ample time, it is possible to complete all four books in one year. If there is no foundation in English, the four books can be studied over three or four years in a more gradual manner.