Full Description
Access Chinese gives a new perspective to teaching and learning Chinese by harmonizing 3 key elements of learning a second language creatively: 1.Intertwining language with culture 2.Balancing focus on forms and meaning 3. Developing literacy skills through both oral and written Chinese. This book treats culture as the glue that connects the units by following the story lines of a twin brother and sister learning Chinese in two contexts (China vs. US). Access Chinese provides essential tools for communication throughout the story development while at the same time engaging learners in acquiring additional vocabulary and grammar by contextualizing these elements in further communicative tasks. Also, Access Chinese uses colloquial Chinese as a starting point for engaging the learner while also introducing the nuance of Chinese philosophy and deeply imbedded Chinese etiquettes and rituals in communication to bring about the curiosity and appreciation of the language and culture.
Contents
Introduction to PinyinStep 1Chinese syllablesZero initial syllablesTonesNeutral TonePlacement of tone marksStep 2Single finalsLabial initials b, p, m, f and Alveolar initials d, t, n, lStep 3Compound finals ai, ei, ao, ou, ua, uoDental sibilant initials z, c, sRetroflex initials zh, ch, shStep 4Compound finals ia, ie, iao, iu (iou), ue, uanPalatal initials j, q, x and Velar initials g, k, hStep 5Front Nasal Finals an, en, ian, in, uan, un (uen), un (uen)Back Nasal Finals ang, eng, ong, iang, ing, iong, uang, uengStep 6erTone changeTone change for 3rd toneTone change for yi Tone change for bu SupplementarySentence pauseSentence stressSentence intonationRecitingSelf AssessmentIntroduction to HanziIntroductionTraditional charactersScript of Chinese charactersStructure of Chinese charactersRadicalsChinese Character typesCharacters and wordsStrokesStroke orderChinese calligraphyTheme 1 Getting Acquainted with Each Other Unit 1 Meeting Each Other 1. Episode 1: At the airport2. Spotlight3. Sentence Patterns: Pronoun Name and Pronoun Adjective4. Episode 2: In the classroom5. Chinese names6. Numbers 0-107. Saying Hello8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitWord order in Chinese sentencesExpressing judgment using the verb Comfirming information using yes-no questions ending with Using the adverb in sentences with an adjectival predicate10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsChinese tonesNeutral toneThe changes of the 3rd tone12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 1 Word ListUnit 2 Gifts & Courtesy 1. Episode 1: At the welcome party2. Numbers 10-1003. Sentence Patterns: Using and 4. Episode 2: At the teahouse5. Spotlight6. Likes and dislikes ( and )7. Gifts and courtesy8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitThe proximal demonstrative pronoun Asking what-questions with the interrogative pronoun The adverbs of range and 10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsInitials z, c, s and zh, ch, shWords with z, c, s and zh, ch, shIntonation of interrogative sentences12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 2 Word ListUnit 3 Feel at Home Wherever You Are 1. Episode 1: At the Admissions Office2. Spotlight3. Telling Time4. Episode 2: At Jenny's House5. Word Power6. Sentence Pattern (Subject+Verb+Object ? / Subject+Verb Verb+Object?)7. Titles8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitTelling TimeAsking which-questions with the interrogative pronoun Asking others to confirm information using Verb Verb questions10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsHow to pronounce rPronouncing the titles of family membersPauses in a sentence12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 3 Word ListReview unit 11. Pronunciation Kit2. Vocabulary Kit3. Understanding the meanings of words4. Grammar Workshop5. Practice in Context6. Writing ProjectTheme 2 Getting to Know Each Other Unit 4 In and Out of class 1. Episode 1: On campus2. My Daily Routine3. Sentence Pattern: + action / + place + action4. Episode 2: Off campus5. Sales Manager's Schedule6. Questions with and Interrogative Pronoun7. Invitation8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing information about an event or action: using time phrases as adverbial phrasesGiving a suggestion or a making a request using the particle Using question words10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsInitials j, q, x and zh, ch, shWord with initials j, q, xIntonation of Wh-questions in Chinese12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 4 Word ListUnit 5 Shopping and Bargaining 1. Episode 1: In the Classroom2. Spotlight3. Sentence Pattern: A /B Adj / A ( )B Adj / A B (Adj)4. Episode 2: At the Used Bicycle Shop5. Colors6. Word Power7. Shopping8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing quantity with measure wordsExpressing comparison using the preposition The different usages of 10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsTone changes of yiThe semi 3rd toneSentence stress12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeUnit 5 Word ListUnit 6 Fine Food 1. Episode 1: In a Chinese Restaurant2. Spotlight3. Sentence Pattern: 4. Episode 2: Outside the Restaurant5. Good Vegetables for Good Health6. Reading7. Table Manners8. Cultural Interchange9. Grammar KitExpressing "have done" with the particle Asking others to make a choice ... ...?Sentence Final particle 10. Grammar Practice11. Pronunciation TipsFinals -n and -ng Er hua Intonation of exclamatory sentences12. Writing Chinese Characters13. Integrative PracticeReview unit 21. Pronunciation Kit2. Vocabulary Kit3. Understanding the meanings of words4. Best Activities and Places5. Buy and Sell6. Interview7. Ordering DishesOverall Review of Access Chinese 1Appendix Grammar kits of Access Chinese 1Appendix Word list of Access Chinese 1Appendix AudioscriptsAppendix Answer KeysNER(01): WOW
