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Book Synopsis: Integrated Chinese is an acclaimed Mandarin Chinese language course that delivers a cohesive system of print and digital resources for highly effective teaching and learning. First published in 1997 and now in its 4th Edition, it has become the leading Chinese language textbook series in the United States and beyond.
The Workbook of this time-tested series has been fully revised to align with the needs of today's learners: The core language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are given equal emphasis. Lesson Opener checklists help students monitor their progress and self-assess. Idiomatic language builds communicative competence and cultural literacy. Streaming audio is provided for the listening comprehension exercises. Visuals prompt students to answer in Chinese without translating from English. Authentic realia presents language in context and helps to develop predictive skills. Pinyin and Tone exercises help build recognition of syllabic characters and progressively improve pronunciation. Extra writing exercises expand recognition and production of Chinese characters. Open-ended exercises help students personalize and internalize the language. Interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational activities build proficiency and communication strategies while encouraging active use of language across different modes. Cumulative review units test student progress after every five lessons.
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Looking to learn Mandarin Chinese? Look no further than the Integrated Chinese 2 Workbook Simplified (Chinese and English Edition). This acclaimed language course has been recognized as the leading Chinese language textbook series in the United States and beyond. With its cohesive system of print and digital resources, this workbook offers a highly effective learning experience for students of all levels.
The Workbook has been fully revised to meet the needs of today's learners. It emphasizes the core language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, ensuring a well-rounded language education. The Lesson Opener checklists help students monitor their progress and self-assess, making it easy to track improvement as they advance through the course.
One of the standout features of this workbook is the inclusion of idiomatic language, which helps build communicative competence and cultural literacy. By using authentic realia and prompts in Chinese, students learn to answer in the language without the need for constant translation. This approach develops predictive skills and fosters a deeper understanding of the Chinese language.
With the Integrated Chinese 2 Workbook, students can also take advantage of streaming audio for the listening comprehension exercises. This allows for a more immersive learning experience, improving overall language proficiency. Additionally, the Pinyin and Tone exercises aid in recognizing and pronouncing syllabic characters, enhancing pronunciation skills.
For those looking to expand their writing skills, this workbook offers extra writing exercises. These exercises help students recognize and produce Chinese characters, further deepening their understanding of the language. The open-ended exercises also encourage personalization and internalization of the language, ensuring a more meaningful and engaging learning experience.
Developed with a focus on proficiency and communication strategies, the Integrated Chinese 2 Workbook includes interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational activities to build language skills across different modes. These activities encourage active use of the language, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real-life contexts.
If you're serious about mastering Mandarin Chinese, the Integrated Chinese 2 Workbook Simplified (Chinese and English Edition) is a must-have resource. Start your language learning journey today and unlock a world of opportunities. Purchase now here!
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