Modern Mandarin Chinese: The Routledge Course Level 1 Bundle

The Modern Mandarin Chinese course is a two-year undergraduate program for students with no prior Chinese study experience. It consists of two textbooks and two workbooks, with a companion website offering audio, interactive exercises, and additional resources. The course emphasizes communicative skills and character retention, with simplified characters and pinyin presented from the outset.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 682 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive bundle offers a two-year undergraduate course in Modern Mandarin Chinese for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both spoken and written language, the course covers essential skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word usage, and structures. With a strong emphasis on communicative skills, it develops students' ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin Chinese.

The course is divided into two levels, each consisting of a textbook and workbook in simplified Chinese. A free companion website provides audio files, interactive exercises, additional resources, and a comprehensive instructors guide. The text is presented in simplified characters and pinyin from the outset, with a gradual removal of pinyin as students acquire specific characters. This unique approach allows students to benefit from pinyin support in the initial stages while gradually transitioning to character reading.

Modern Mandarin Chinese: The Routledge Course Textbook Level 1, 2nd edition (9781138101104) covers the basics of Mandarin Chinese, including vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. It introduces the Chinese writing system, including characters, radicals, and stroke order. The textbook also includes cultural aspects and practical communication skills, such as greetings, introductions, and ordering food.

Modern Mandarin Chinese: The Routledge Course Workbook Level 1, 2nd edition (9781138101111) complements the textbook by providing exercises, practice sessions, and additional reading material. It reinforces the concepts covered in the textbook and helps students develop their language skills through various activities, such as writing, listening, and speaking.

Modern Mandarin Chinese: The Routledge Course Textbook Level 2, 2nd edition (9781138101128) builds upon the foundation established in Level 1 and further develops students' language skills. It introduces more complex grammar structures, expands vocabulary, and emphasizes reading and writing in Chinese. The textbook also includes cultural topics and practical communication scenarios, such as discussing travel plans, ordering in restaurants, and discussing family and personal interests.

Modern Mandarin Chinese: The Routledge Course Workbook Level 2, 2nd edition (9781138101135) complements the textbook by providing exercises, practice sessions, and additional reading material. It reinforces the concepts covered in Level 2 and helps students develop their language skills through various activities, such as writing, listening, and speaking.

In addition to the textbooks and workbooks, the course includes a free companion website that provides a wealth of resources for students. The website offers audio files for all the course materials, interactive exercises, additional vocabulary lists, and a comprehensive instructors guide with teaching tips, assessment material, and a full answer key.

Modern Mandarin Chinese is an excellent resource for students who want to learn Mandarin Chinese and develop a strong foundation in the language. With its comprehensive approach, engaging materials, and supportive resources, the course provides students with the tools they need to become proficient in Mandarin Chinese and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.

Weight: 2016g
Dimension: 289 x 222 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032420608
Edition number: 2 ed