A New Text for Modern China (C & T Asian Language Series) [Paperback]

Jui-Nien Liu (Author), Irene Liu (Author), Hsiao-Chi Li (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0887273122 | ISBN-13: 978-0887273124 | Publication Date: June 1, 1999

This set of two 60-minute audio cassettes for A New Text for Modern China (an updated and revised version of A Chinese Text for a Changing China) contains essays and vocabulary lists recorded by native speakers of Chinese. In this third-year course for college and adult learners of Chinese as a second language, elements of a language instruction book and an up-to-date cultural reader are combined into an innovative whole. Each of the five units in the textbook begins with an original essay on topics relevant to everyday life and contemporary issues in China. Each essay is accompanied by three related newspaper or magazine articles from Chinese publications. The reading material is followed by lists of new vocabulary, stock phrases, grammatical explanations and exercises to reinforce language learning. Material is in traditional and simplified characters with pinyin. Grammar explanations are in English.

Product Details

• Paperback: 269 pages
• Publisher: Cheng & Tsui (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887273122
• ISBN-13: 978-0887273124
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful text about China, March 15, 2011

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I am studying this text after nearing the completion of two beginning texts from another series. I find that I can identify most of but not all of the characters in the first few chapters. I find that the subject matter is interesting and having lived in a fast moving China myself I can still relate to the topics discussed. I am very excited about this book and I feel like it is for someone who has completed a couple of years of college level study or has worked through to the intermediate level in self study. I hope that this brief write-up helps someone. Best of luck in the pursuit of learning the Chinese language!! Enjoy it!!