Spoken Chinese Practice

Author: Wang Qian
Publisher: Henan University Press
Book Description:
With the promotion and popularization of Mandarin, it has become not just the professional language of teachers but also a language that everyone in various sectors of society should master. Moreover, with the advancement and development of society, people have moved from learning Mandarin to using it for oral communication. This book was created under these circumstances.
The main content of this book is based on Mandarin and focuses on explaining the characteristics, requirements, and expression techniques of various styles of language. It is a highly practical, skill-oriented, and actionable guide for learning Mandarin. The two contributors are teachers with many years of experience in teaching Mandarin oral communication, possessing both a high theoretical level and rich teaching experience. Comrade Yang Xiaoyu wrote Chapters 7, 8, 11, and 12, and did a great deal of work in the final editing.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
1. The Connotation of Mandarin Oral Communication
2. Classification and Characteristics of Mandarin Oral Communication
3. Principles and Requirements for Training Mandarin Oral Communication
Part 1: Basics of Mandarin Oral Communication
Chapter 1: Initial Consonants
1. Definition of Initial Consonants
2. Classification of Initial Consonants
3. Pronunciation of Initial Consonants
4. Discrimination of Initial Consonants
Appendix 1: Derivation Table for Initial Consonants Represented by z, c, s
Appendix 2: Derivation Table for Initial Consonants Represented by f and h
Appendix 3: Derivation Table for Initial Consonants Represented by n in Mandarin
Chapter 2: Final Consonants
1. Definition of Final Consonants
2. Classification of Final Consonants
3. Pronunciation of Final Consonants
4. Discrimination of Final Consonants
Appendix: Comparative Table for Discriminating en/en', in/in'
Chapter 3: Tones
1. Meaning, Nature, and Function of Tones
2. Tone Value, Tone Categories, and Tone Marks
3. Discrimination of Tones
Chapter 4: Sound Changes in Connected Speech
1. Changes in Tone
2. Light Voice
3. Erhua
4. Sound Changes of "a"
Chapter 5: Body Language
1. Definition of Body Language
2. Basic Characteristics of Body Language
3. Classification and Application Techniques of Body Language
Chapter 6: Thinking and Expression Training
1. The Relationship Between Thinking and Language
2. Training for Agility and Flexibility of Thinking
3. Training in Common Thinking Methods
4. Cultivating and Developing Thinking Abilities
Chapter 7: Conversation
1. Characteristics and Basic Requirements of Conversation
2. Common Forms of Conversation and Key Points of Expression
3. The Art of Conversation
Chapter 8: Public Speaking
1. Definition of Public Speaking
2. Requirements for Public Speaking
3. Forms of Public Speaking
Part 2: Styles of Mandarin Oral Communication
Chapter 9: Reading Aloud
1. Definition of Reading Aloud
Chapter 10: Recitation
Chapter 11: Speech
Chapter 12: Debate
Chapter 13: Broadcasting
Chapter 14: Program Hosting
Chapter 15: Teaching Oral Language
Chapter 16: Educational Oral Language
Afterword