Practical Chinese in a Hurry (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Yang Jinhua
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This textbook is compiled based on the requirements and characteristics of foreign learners studying Chinese, following the principles of practicality, efficiency, emphasis on fundamentals, and convenience for self-study. The book is divided into two volumes, each containing twenty lessons. The total vocabulary of the two volumes reaches around 2,000 words. Each lesson consists of dialogues and short essays. Following the main text are vocabulary, notes, grammar, some word disambiguation, and a variety of exercises in different formats, with supplementary vocabulary at the end. Additionally, a supplementary material introducing basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture is provided every five lessons. Upon completing the two volumes, learners can master common sentence patterns and a variety of synonymous expressions, enabling them to communicate more fluently and appropriately in longer passages within daily life contexts, with dialogue skills reaching or approaching the intermediate level of Chinese conversational proficiency. This textbook can be used as an introductory course for various foreign learners, particularly suitable for short-term foreign students, employees of foreign companies, and their families. Its main features are as follows:
1. Shortened pronunciation stage;
2. Organized around topics, integrating structure, function, and culture while showcasing multiple synonymous expression patterns;
3. Combines dialogues and short essays to develop both conversational and coherent expression skills;
4. Enhanced grammar explanations and word disambiguation to avoid ambiguity and confusion;
5. Exercise arrangements highlight relationships and contrasts, emphasizing the repetition rate of learned content.