Contemporary Graduate English---Listening and Speaking Course

Author: He Fusheng
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: Each volume has the following characteristics:
"Reading and Writing Course" adopts an integrated approach to reading and writing. The reading section features carefully selected materials, emphasizing the (exemplary nature), (practicality), and (contemporary relevance) of the language. The writing section not only focuses on skill training in conjunction with reading materials but also provides specific guidance on the writing of practical English texts. The exercises in both reading and writing are appropriately challenging and emphasize active application.
"Translation Course" follows the principle of "concise and practical," guiding graduate students in translation knowledge and skills by focusing on understanding the source text and expressing the target text. The materials in the translation theory and practice sections are vivid and practical, with language that is concise and to the point in explaining translation principles and techniques.
"Listening and Speaking Course" employs communicative teaching methods to integrate listening and speaking training. The materials are fresh and rich in content, covering daily life, customs, and cultural backgrounds in the UK, the US, and other countries. The audio materials are mostly recorded on-site, with clear pronunciation and natural pacing. Listening exercises focus on training students to master common expressions for specific language functions and topics. Speaking exercises are easy to follow, progressing from simple to complex and using diverse formats.
"Watching and Speaking Course" adopts situational teaching methods to integrate "audiovisual" and "speaking" interactive training. Sixteen video units are meticulously produced to suit the learning characteristics and goals of graduate students. The language materials in the videos are vivid, rich in exotic cultural elements, and contemporary. The materials are organized with students at the center, following a teaching format of "audiovisual - imitation - explanation - audiovisual - presentation." The original video materials are simplified and guided for active application.
"Self-Learning Reader" adopts a synchronized approach with the main textbooks, covering fundamental training comprehensively and in depth. The "Guidance" section provides dual guidance on general English application and exam preparation, highlighting difficulties, targeting key points, and offering inspirational insights, serving as an extracurricular learning guide to (make up for) classroom learning gaps. The "Practice" section focuses on exam-oriented techniques for language knowledge.
"Contemporary Graduate English" is edited by Professor Liu Runqing of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Professor Tang Dexin of Beihang University, and Professor Wang Guiming of Beijing Institute of Technology. Participating institutions include Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Renmin University of China, Beihang University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Graduate School of University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing Technology and Business University, North China University of Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, and Graduate School of China Academy of Engineering.
"Face-to-Face" is a patented intermediate-to-advanced English listening and speaking course, an important component of the "Contemporary Graduate English Series." This course is designed around various daily topics to cultivate students' practical listening and speaking skills. The book is divided into 18 units, each including at least 4 listening exercises and 6 speaking exercises, generally requiring more than 2 class periods. Teachers can adjust the class duration based on students' needs or selectively use the course content. The audio materials and answers to listening exercises are included in the book to facilitate self-study and mastery of common English speaking expressions.
The main features of this course are as follows:
1. Listening