Elementary Chinese Conversation (Volume 1)

Author: Dai Guifu
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Publish Date: 1997-10-01
Features: This book is a zero-level Chinese language textbook designed for foreign students studying in China. The content focuses on topics of interest to students, with standardized language. The vocabulary is primarily selected from the Level A vocabulary list of the "Outline for Chinese Language Proficiency Vocabulary and Levels." The book shifts from a traditional word-centric approach to a sentence-centric one, moving from pragmatic usage to semantic understanding. While students learn common sentence patterns and simple dialogues for basic spoken Chinese, they also begin practicing extended expression training. The textbook sections consist of conversations and simple narrative passages, annotated with Pinyin and English translations. The annotations are concise, and the exercises are abundant, incorporating both text and visuals. Each unit includes information on Chinese spoken language etiquette and cultural knowledge, serving as a reference and supplement for teaching. Suitable for foreign students and Chinese as a second language (CSL) instructors.