This revised and updated edition of the Chinese Primer--an
introductory textbook in wide use for more than a decade--uses
proven techniques to put beginning learners of Mandarin Chinese on
the path toward true mastery. The goal of the book is
internalization--to lead students to adopt Chinese as one of their
own languages and not to regard it merely as an object of study and
translation.
Features include: Use of hanyu pinyin romanization Rigorous
foundation work in pronunciation, including tones and the other
special phonemes that are crucial to mastery Lesson texts that
combine authentic, natural Chinese expression with lively everyday
topics that allow students to immediately begin using Chinese
themselves Carefully designed incremental introduction of grammar,
accompanied by thorough and precise notes Completely revised notes
that link Chinese language to Chinese culture-such as names, modes
of address, and conventions of politeness Additional lessons for
self-study during the summer following a first-year course A
completely revised character workbook that introduces both
traditional and simplified characters and that simulates the way
native speakers learn characters as children: in small doses that
eventually "catch up" with speaking ability
Like its earlier edition, "The Chinese Primer: Revised Edition"
is composed of three integrated volumes: (1) the Blue Book
"Lessons"]: introduction; foundation work on pronunciation; lesson
dialogues in romanized Chinese and English; appendices;
glossary-index; (2) the Red Book "Notes and Exercises"]:
vocabularies; grammar notes and culture notes keyed to the lessons;
exercises; and (3) the Yellow Book "Character Workbook"]. (There is
also a fourth volume, the Green Book "Pinyin Character Text"],
which is sold separately.) Texts of the lessons are in both
traditional and simplified Chinese characters, and there is a
Chinese introduction for teachers."
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