Foreign Language 365 Series - English Speaking One Topic a Day

Author: Li Jianfu
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: This book divides English daily communication expressions into twelve parts based on the twelve months of the year, with each part introducing four practical themes. Each day introduces two to five lifelike English oral sentences, explaining their linguistic features and providing related synonyms and sentences, along with translated examples for reference. At the end of each month, exercises are included to consolidate the learned knowledge, with reference answers provided for self-study. The book is accompanied by a three-hour audio tape, demonstrated by experienced native English speakers, which greatly benefits readers in improving their English listening and speaking skills. By persistently studying every day, readers can learn the basic knowledge of English and effectively enhance their practical English skills within a year. English Oral Daily Topics is written based on the theory of language communicative functions, emphasizing the communicative and practical nature of sentences. The bilingual format also reflects this principle: while the Chinese and English sentences may not be identical in wording, their communicative functions are consistent. Both sentences are idiomatic expressions in their respective languages. The content is organized chronologically, with one topic per day, covering 366 themes related to daily life, work, travel, entertainment, and business. Each topic is unique yet interconnected, with moderate difficulty and a lively tone. The book's novelty lies in its close connection to the practical life and linguistic trends of the 1990s. The included sentences not only express many popular topics of the time, such as business and tourism, but also reflect the latest developments in modern language. Another feature of the book is its organic integration of topics with the calendar. Important cultural festivals in both Chinese and English become the daily topics. This practical and vivid approach makes it easier to grasp. The entire book consists of 366 chapters, each divided into two parts: the main text and explanations. The main text is presented in a bilingual format, including both sentences and dialogues. The explanations focus on linguistic and cultural difficulties or features in the comparison between Chinese and English, providing additional related and synonymous sentences. The book is suitable for English beginners and intermediate learners. It is ideal for working professionals seeking to self-study communicative English, as well as students using it as a self-study textbook or schools using it as an English teaching material.