Full Description
??? (Ni Wo Ta) is a complete first-year program that makes learning Chinese easier through a proven pedagogy, and comprehensive cultural coverage. This textbook is designed with the national standards in mind and builds beginner-level proficiency through three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. INTRODUCTORY CHINESE features a clear, easy-to-follow structure that is ideal for instructors with any level of teaching experience.
Contents
VOLUME 1.
Pre-Unit 1.
A: Pronunciation and the Phonetic System.
B: Character Writing: Basic Strokes.
Pre-Unit 2.
A: Unique Sounds and Their Pinyin Rules.
B: Character Writing: Radicals.
Pre-Unit 3.
A: Polysyllabics, Unique Pronunciations, and Pinyin Rules.
B: Character Writing: Radicals and Their Positions (I).
Pre-Unit 4.
A: The Suffix -er, Tone Sandhi, and Homophones.
B: Character Writing: Radicals and Their Positions (II).
Unit 1. About Me.
A: My name is Xiaodong Lin.
B: My family.
Unit 2. New Friends.
A: This is my dorm room.
B: Where are you from?
Unit 3. About Objects.
A: My schoolbag is too small.
B: Let's buy a new one.
Unit 4. Money and Shopping.
A: How much is this?
B: What size do you want?
Unit 5. Hobbies and Activities.
A: What do you like to do?
B: There's a party tomorrow.
Unit 6. Time and Daily Routines.
A: My activities for this week.
B: Are you free this weekend?
Unit 7. Travel Plans.
A: Winter break is almost here.
B: We plan to travel.
Appendix 1: Parts of Speech.
Appendix 2: Understanding Grammar and Structures.
Appendix 3: Pattern Index.
Appendix 4: Vocabulary Index 1 (Chinese to English).
Appendix 5: Vocabulary Index 2 (English to Chinese).
Appendix 6: Thematical Vocabulary Index.
Appendix 7: Video Scripts.
Appendix 8: Map of China.
