Chinese (Mandarin) course 新实用汉语课本 New Practical Chinese Reader(Free ebook, DVD provided)
By SunnyD
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Level
Basic
Lessons
15
School
None
    本书是为初学者准备的教材,可同时提高学习者的听说读写水平, 本教材的目的是通过语言结构,语言功能与相关文化知识的学习和听说读写技能训练,逐步培养学生运用汉语进行交际的能力,1-2册是初级汉语,3-4册是中级汉语,5-6册是高级汉语。每册均有配套的录音及光盘。 This course is designed for beginners to learn Chinese. It covers beginning to intermediate levels. It has been compiled under the guidance of the new NOCEL Syllabus and consulatation with the HSK Guideline. The objective of this course is to develope the student's ability to communicate using Chinese through the study of language structure, language function and related cultural knowledge among with the traning of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
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This lesson begins by introducing some sounds unique to the...   more This lesson begins by introducing some sounds unique to the Chinese language,including tones. The Chinese writing system date back more than  fou thousand years, and it's especially intriguing to see how Chinese characters developed since their basically pictographic origins in ancient China. by the end of this lesson, you'll know some everyday greatings in Chinese.   less
Bargaining for discounts in China can make shopping quite...   more Bargaining for discounts in China can make shopping quite an experience! This lesson will show you how Chinese currency is used. Now is  a chance to talk more about your self:you will learn how to describe your likes, interests and hobbies. You'll also learn what to do when you can't think of th right thing to say.   less
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to ask the time,...   more By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to ask the time, hail a taxi, ask whether something is allowed, and indicate your ablility to accomplish tasks. We'll pay special attention to how Chinese people respond to comliments.   less
In china, what should you do if you don't feel well? Here...   more In china, what should you do if you don't feel well? Here you'll learn how to describe health problems to a doctor. You'l also learn how to express volition, indicate necessity, and learn a new way of asking questions.   less
Ma Dawei recently met a new femal friend. In this lesson,...   more Ma Dawei recently met a new femal friend. In this lesson, he will show us how to make phone calls, rent lodgings, ask for help, and invite people for a visit.   less
You'll have reached the last lesson in this volume! By the...   more You'll have reached the last lesson in this volume! By the end of the lesson, you'll know how to 1) make compliants and apologies 2) send regards on someone else's behalf; 3) ask how a friend is getting along and 4) express greetings at festival times. This lesson also includes a summary and review of the major grammatical points covered in the previous lessons. With this review, you'll be able to see how many Chinese sentence patternes you've mastered and evaluate your own progress. Congratulations on your achievements so far!   less
We'll learn how to call a Pizza Hut to order a pizza in...   more We'll learn how to call a Pizza Hut to order a pizza in this lesson.   less
Have you wanted to say hello in Chinese to your friends? By...   more Have you wanted to say hello in Chinese to your friends? By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to great others and express your needs.   less
Now,would you like to use Chinese to learn more about the...   more Now,would you like to use Chinese to learn more about the people you meet? This lesson will show you how to ask a person's occupation and nationality,as well as introduce friends,family and others. In addition, we'll creat compound words from basic words.   less
In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask someone's name...   more In this lesson, you'll learn how to ask someone's name politely, how to introduce yourself, and how to ask for permission. The pronunciations of the Chinese initials introduced in this lesson are different than similar sounding initials found in English, and so may seem unfamiliar to you. Don't be discouraged, however, for with daily pratice you'll surely be able to master them.   less
How will you be able to find your way around in China? By...   more How will you be able to find your way around in China? By the end of this lesson, you'd be able to ask directions, look for people, express gratitude and regret,and say goodbye in Chinese. Remember to keep practicing you pronunciation and tones everyday.   less
In This lesson, you'll be able to learn what to do when you...   more In This lesson, you'll be able to learn what to do when you don't understand what another person has said. You'll also learn how to make suggestions, how to accept or decline suggestions, and how to make comments. This lesson also provides a review of the pronunciation and tones covered so far.   less
From this lesson on, apart from continuing to work on...   more From this lesson on, apart from continuing to work on improving your Chinese pronuncitation, you'll learn how to talk about everyday situations using a greater variety of Chinese expressions than before. You'll experiment with larger number of Chinese sentences, and will further explore the culture, customs and habits of Chinese speaking people. This lesson will help you with making acquaintances, discussing your studies, and asking questions in a different way than you've learned.   less
This lesson will teach you how to describe your family...   more This lesson will teach you how to describe your family members, and how to talk about your university and department. You'll learn how to count to one hundred, and ask questions related to numbers and amount. Finally, we'll introduce you to measure words, a grammatical category particularly well-developed in the Chinese language.   less
Have you ever wondered how Chinese celebrate their...   more Have you ever wondered how Chinese celebrate their birthdays? In this lesson we'll talk about birthday customs in China, and you'll learn how to ask the age and birthplace of others. You'll begin learning the days, weeks, months, and years in Chinese, and look at the Chinese zodiac animals, a remarkable creation of Chinese culture.   less

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