Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1 Character Workbook, 3rd Edition (Simplified and Traditional)

Details
Weight	1 lbs
ISBN	9780887276484
Level	Beginner
Size	8.5x11 IN
Pages	142
Language	Chinese/English
Publisher	Cheng & Tsui
Year Published	2008
Author	Yuehua Liu

Integrated Chinese character workbook provides writing practice for all characters found in the Integrated Chinese third edition textbook. Both traditional and simplified characters are included on the same page and appear in the same order as in the textbook. Each character also includes pinyin pronunciation and English definitions, its radical highlighted, and clear, step-by-step stroke order with practice squares that include guide lines to help students balance characters correctly. Includes two indexes, one arranged alphabetically and one by lesson.

Both traditional and simplified characters are included on the same page

Characters are listed in the order in which they appear in the textbook

Step-by-step, clear stroke order is prominently displayed

Practice squares include guide lines to help students balance characters correctly

Pinyin pronunciation and English definitions are clearly indicated for each character

The radical of each character is highlighted

Low-frequency characters are indicated in gray

Includes two indexes, one arranged alphabetically and one by lesson

Integrated Chinese is already the leading introductory Chinese textbook at colleges and universities around the world. The third edition has been significantly updated to meet the needs of today's students with a full-color design, fewer lessons in Level 1 to allow for more flexible pacing, more communicative activities, up-to-date vocabulary, expanded cultural notes, an exciting new storyline linking all the dialogues and readings, and more review sections.The series provides coordinated practice in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Throughout the series, Integrated Chinese builds on the three modes of communication - interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational - and ACTFL's "Five Cs"—Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities—to build proficiency in using the Chinese language in a variety of real-life situations. With its emphasis on practicing a broad range of written and verbal communication skills and building cultural understanding, Integrated Chinese is ideally suited for students who want a comprehensive grounding in the Chinese language.

LEVEL 1 PART 1

Begins the first year of study in Chinese, and introduces about 350 vocabulary items

Covers the basics with simple, graded activities on essential topics such as greetings, dates and times, family, and shopping

Introduces essential grammatical structures

Positions pinyin texts close to Chinese character texts so students can focus on speaking and pronunciation

LEVEL 1 PART 2

Continues the first year of study and introduces about 350 more vocabulary items

Helps learners build communicative skills as they discuss everyday topics and learn useful sentence structures

LEVEL 2 PART 1

Begins the second year of study with about 350 more vocabulary items

Covers topics of interest to college-age students, such as campus life, career planning, and Chinese cultural traditions

Includes pinyin texts at the end of each lesson, so students can read characters without relying on pinyin

LEVEL 2 PART 2

Focuses on important linguistic structures to build and refine learners' understanding of Chinese grammar

Introduces approximately 400 more vocabulary items

Gradually introduces more formal speech and written-style language