i) Comprehensive workbook with extensive exercises targeting basic skills and communication functions that can be used for homework and classroom practice.
ii) Presentation of vocabulary and characters designed to facilitate mastery and long-term retention, characterized by (a) staged introduction of characters, (b) regular recycling of vocabulary throughout the textbook and workbook, and (c) complete replacement of pinyin by characters once characters are introduced so that students cannot "skip" the characters and read the Pinyin Romanization.
iii) Clear jargon-free explanations that focus on all new structures and culturally-based communication strategies to facilitate independent learning and review of new material.
iv) Cross-reference between workbook activity and Use and Structure points so that students are directed to review material as they work on exercises.
v) Instruction in the comprehension and composition of written texts so that students learn to read for comprehension and to compose extended narrative for specific purposes including giving description, making comparison, giving explanations, presenting and supporting opinions, and making hypotheses.
- ISBN13 9781135870645
- Publish Date 15 April 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Pages 432
- Language English