Practical Chinese for Quick Learning (Volume 1, 2)

Author: Yang Jinhua
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Features: This textbook is compiled based on the needs and characteristics of foreign learners studying Chinese, following the principles of practicality, efficiency, emphasis on fundamentals, and convenience for self-study. The book is divided into two volumes, each containing twenty lessons. The total vocabulary across both volumes reaches approximately 2,000 words. Each lesson consists of dialogues and short passages. Following the main text are vocabulary, notes, grammar, some word discrimination sections, and a variety of exercises in different formats, with supplementary vocabulary at the end. Additionally, a supplementary material is provided every five lessons, introducing basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture. Upon completing both volumes, learners will be able to master common sentence patterns and a variety of synonymous expressions, and will be able to communicate more effortlessly and appropriately in longer passages within daily life contexts, achieving a conversational level close to or at the intermediate level of Chinese. This textbook can be used as an introductory course for various foreign learners and is particularly suitable for short-term foreign students, employees of foreign companies, and their families. Its main features are as follows:
1. Shortened pronunciation phase;
2. Organized around topics, integrating structure, function, and culture while showcasing multiple synonymous expression patterns;
3. Combines dialogues and short passages to develop both conversational and coherent expression skills;
4. Increased grammar explanations and word discrimination to avoid ambiguity and confusion;
5. Exercise arrangements highlight relationships and contrasts, emphasizing the repetition rate of learned materials.