Science News Forum

Author: He Zhengguang
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Publish Date: 1997-01-01
Features: American English Broadcasting Teaching Series Introduction Due to the increasing intensity of China's reform and opening-up, as well as the growing use of American English in international exchanges, the desire of the Chinese public to directly learn authentic, pure, and practical American English from Americans has become stronger. To meet this demand, China Foreign Languages Publishing House, authorized by "Voice of America," has launched this "American English Broadcasting Teaching Series" and accompanying audio cassettes. This series of teaching materials is entirely written in authentic American English, with pronunciation in pure American English, and example sentences commonly used in the daily lives of Americans. The program has been repeatedly broadcast on all four channels of Voice of America. It includes:
1. Intermediate American English
2. American Idioms 1
3. American Idioms 2
4. Words and Their Stories (Part 1)
5. Words and Their Stories (Part 2)
6. Idioms in the News
7. Space and Man
8. Science in the News
9. American Mosaic
10. The Making of a Nation
11. In Search of Historical Highlights
Intermediate American English is a follow-up to 900 English Sentences by Voice of America, a popular effort to promote American English. The content is designed to be easy to understand yet profound, suitable for high school students, college students, some graduate students, and self-learners with equivalent proficiency. American Idioms and Words and Their Stories, as well as the newly launched Idioms in the News, are intended for college students and self-learners with university-level education. When reading American newspapers and books, readers may unexpectedly discover many things not found in dictionaries by using these materials as a reference. For many science professionals and enthusiasts who are strong in reading and writing but weak in listening and speaking, studying Space and Man and Science in the News is a shortcut to quickly improve their listening and speaking skills, enabling face-to-face exchanges with foreign peers. American Mosaic and The Making of a Nation not only improve listening skills and further enhance English proficiency but also provide insights into American history and culture. In Search of Historical Highlights takes you to key turning points in American history, allowing you to hear firsthand speeches by great inventors like Edison, as well as Nixon, Ford, Kissinger, and others.
This "American English Broadcasting Teaching Series" and its accompanying audio cassettes are designed to be learned progressively, making them suitable for self-study. Readers can choose to study the entire series or select individual books based on their level and needs. After completing this series, you will be able to freely engage in cultural exchanges with Americans. With the support of Voice of America broadcasts and the audio cassettes produced by China Foreign Languages Publishing House, this series helps you learn authentic, pure, and practical American English. The "American English Broadcasting Teaching Series" assists you in quickly entering the realm of free American English.
China Foreign Languages Publishing House, 1997