Self-taught English (General Edition) Volume 1 (with MP3 disc) (with MP3 disc)

Author: Zhang Guangdao
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book starts with basic letter and pronunciation knowledge and progresses step by step. The teaching content is simple and easy to understand, with short and concise lessons, logically arranged word order, and an emphasis on oral fluency, making it easy to memorize. This volume includes over 1,200 words, and upon completion, you can lay a preliminary foundation for English learning. This series 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. Aim to memorize most of it. Only by memorizing the lessons thoroughly can you remember the new words and consolidate the grammar. Repeat the memorization and review regularly. The more familiar you are with the lessons, the better your foundation will be.
2. Content reflects modern life, including common modern vocabulary. Once learned, you can use it immediately. The vocabulary learned can express all aspects of modern life, emphasizing the practicality of the language material.
3. Focus on oral practice: In addition to dialogue exercises, sentence pattern exercises, and Q&A in each lesson, there are also oral practice exercises in the appendix. These exercises not only serve to review and reinforce knowledge but also help build a preliminary oral foundation. When necessary, they can be used for basic oral work.
4. Comes with audio materials for self-study, making it convenient for learners while ensuring 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 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 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 high school 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 no foundation in high school English, you can study these four books over three or four years in a more gradual manner.