Chinese Beginner's Course (Book 3)

Author: Deng Yi, Editor-in-Chief, Xiong Yi, et al., Compiler
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Chinese characters are the writing system for the Chinese language. Correctly reading and writing Chinese characters is an important aspect of learning Chinese well. The structure of Chinese characters follows certain patterns. Learning to analyze the structure of Chinese characters helps in mastering them more quickly. The series of Chinese textbooks compiled by the Center for Teaching Chinese to Foreigners at Peking University is designed specifically for international students and is divided into three stages: Elementary Chinese, Intermediate Chinese, and Advanced Chinese. The content of the three stages is closely coordinated but each has its own independence. The entire series of textbooks can be systematically used, or individual stages can be selected based on proficiency level and teaching needs. The content of the textbooks is arranged according to the principle of gradual progression. The elementary stage focuses on basic training, the intermediate stage emphasizes consolidating and improving the ability to use Chinese, and the advanced stage focuses on cultivating independent reading comprehension of authentic materials and the ability to express oneself in writing. The text content pays attention to a wide range of themes and diverse genres, striving to be lively and reflective of the current situation in China, while also providing appropriate introductions to some aspects of traditional Chinese culture. Each lesson includes a substantial amount of exercises to reinforce the vocabulary and grammar learned in the text.