New Practical Chinese Course. Book 1

Author: Liu Xun Zhang Kai
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: New Features of New Practical Chinese Course:
1. Changes the traditional linear arrangement of Chinese teaching materials. This textbook adopts a circular arrangement for teaching language structure, language functions, and cultural factors, with multiple cycles of repetition and a spiral progression.
2. Shifts away from the previous focus on structure over function in teaching materials. This textbook emphasizes functional teaching. Starting from the first lesson on pronunciation, it highlights functional elements, integrating phonetic teaching with functional practice to address students' urgent needs.
3. Addresses the deficiency of most previous Chinese textbooks that neglected character teaching. This textbook considers the difficulties faced by students in the Chinese character cultural sphere.
4. Breaks away from the practice of most basic-level textbooks being limited to school life. This textbook expands the scope of topics and enhances the (interest and engagement) of the material.
5. Overcomes the drawbacks of previous textbooks, such as overly mechanical, monotonous, and inflexible teaching models. This textbook improves adaptability for learners with different starting points and needs.