Chinese Conversation 301 Sentences (Volume 2) (Third Edition)

Author: Kang Yuhua
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The Conversational Chinese 301 Sentences (Lower Level, 3rd Edition) is published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Conversational Chinese 301 Sentences is a rapid course textbook designed for foreigners learning Chinese as a second language. The book consists of 40 lessons, plus 8 review lessons. The 40 lessons cover nearly 30 communicative functions such as "Greetings" and "Making Acquaintances," approximately 800 vocabulary words, and basic Chinese grammar. Each lesson is divided into six parts: sentences, dialogues, substitution and expansion, vocabulary, grammar, and exercises. The book focuses on developing learners' ability to use Chinese for communication, employing a combination of communicative functions and grammatical structures. It presents the most common and fundamental aspects of modern Chinese in everyday contexts, enabling learners to quickly master the basic 301 sentences. Through substitution and expansion exercises, learners can achieve simple communication with Chinese speakers and lay a solid foundation for further study. Considering the learning characteristics of adult learners, the grammar section for the basic level is explained in simple and clear language, supplemented by straightforward examples, making it easy for learners to apply grammatical rules to their language practice and achieve a "learn by doing" effect. The exercise sections are diverse and abundant in quantity. The review lessons further train students in conversational skills and extended expression, summarizing and reviewing the learned grammar. The exercises for each lesson and the review lessons can be used in full or partially based on actual needs.