First Step: An Elementary Reader for Modern Chinese - Couverture souple

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Chou, Chih-p'ing; Wang, Jing; Lei, Jun

 
9780691154206: First Step: An Elementary Reader for Modern Chinese
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ISBN 10 : 0691154201 ISBN 13 : 9780691154206
Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2014

Synopsis

First Step is an elementary Chinese textbook for students with no previous background in the language. Focusing on the basics of modern Chinese phonetics and grammatical structure, the book uses everyday topics to help students establish a solid foundation in the Chinese language.

The textbook, which includes color illustrations, contains thirty lessons, each of which can be covered in a week's worth of classes. Each lesson features a lively dialogue or a short essay, representing a real-life situation, which is then followed by vocabulary lists and grammar notes. Explanatory notes on Chinese culture and customs are also provided. The companion workbook for First Step is sold separately and includes comprehensive exercises and character writing sheets with information on the stroke orders of newly introduced characters. Free online audio files, accessible on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, allow students to listen to First Step dialogues and practice their pronunciation at their leisure. This vital audio supplement gives students the chance to learn Chinese intonation with greater accuracy.

First Step provides students with the necessary tools to begin practical daily communication in Chinese.

  • Emphasis is on basic grammar structure and principles
  • Textbook features both traditional and simplified characters, pinyin, and English translation
  • Perforated workbook (which is sold separately) facilitates easy handling of homework
  • Free audio recordings of dialogues and other content available online
  • Appropriate for college and high school students

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À propos de l'auteur

Chih-p'ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. Jing Wang is senior lecturer in Chinese at Princeton. Jun Lei is a former lecturer in Chinese at Princeton.

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Éditeur
Princeton University Press
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0691154201
ISBN 13 
9780691154206
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
368
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible