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New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook v. 1

by Liu Xun
New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook v. 1 - Thryft
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Complete beginner's guide to learning Mandarin.

New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook v.1 could be a good read for individuals who are looking to learn Chinese from scratch. The book is structured in a manner that allows readers to progress from beginner level to an intermediate level within three years. It emphasizes the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The book includes many illustrations and charts which would be an excellent learning aid. The book is published by Beijing Language & Culture University Press, making it a reputable resource for learning Mandarin.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook v. 1

by Liu Xun
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ISBN: 9787561910405
Authors: Liu Xun
Publisher: Beijing Language & Culture Univ Press
Date of Publication: 2004-06-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 208 readers)

Description

The first volume of the long-awaited revised edition of the popular Practical Chinese Reader series are finally available! This completely new edition (it will encompass six volumes in 70 lessons when completed) takes the student from an absolute beginner to an intermediate level, approximately 3 years of higher-level classroom instruction. The text follows the story of Ding Libo (the son of Gubo and Ding Yun from the first edition) and other international students as they live in China, learning about Chinese culture and society as they learn contemporary Mandarin. Emphasizing the basic skills of reading, writing (simplified characters), speaking, and listening, with supplementary exercises, many illustrations, charts, and in a larger 8 x 11 format.
 

Complete beginner's guide to learning Mandarin.

New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook v.1 could be a good read for individuals who are looking to learn Chinese from scratch. The book is structured in a manner that allows readers to progress from beginner level to an intermediate level within three years. It emphasizes the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The book includes many illustrations and charts which would be an excellent learning aid. The book is published by Beijing Language & Culture University Press, making it a reputable resource for learning Mandarin.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.