Elementary Chinese I

Description

This open textbook is designed for beginners learning Chinese as a second/foreign language. This book aims to introduce learners to standard Chinese pronunciation, character knowledge, basic conversational phrases, grammar and vocabulary use, and cultural knowledge. Throughout the eight chapters, learners will explore: greetings and self-introduction, hobbies, nationalities, family members and occupations, inviting friends to dinner, talking about food and beverage, making phone calls, and talking about classes and exams. Learning activities include audio recordings so students can listen to the pronunciation of vocabulary words and observe dialogue between speakers. The book also includes videos with captions, allowing learners to listen, watch, and read. Original interactive activities have been created by the author to facilitate the practice of target vocabulary and dialogues. Contents Acknowledgments Image Credits Introduction Introduction: The Basics of Chinese Tones Simple Finals and Initials Compound Finals and Nasal Finals Chinese Characters Lesson 1: First Contact Lesson 1 Dialogue 1: Meeting People for the First Time Lesson 1 Dialogue 2: Where are you from? Lesson 2: Family Members and Occupations Lesson 2 Dialogue 1: Talking About a Photo Lesson 2 Dialogue 2: Talking About Family Members Lesson 3: My Treat Lesson 3 Dialogue 1: Schedule a time to meet Lesson 3 Dialogue 2: It's on me. Lesson 4: Hobbies Lesson 4 Dialogue 1: Talking about hobbies Lesson 4 Dialogue 2: Meeting old and new friends Lesson 5: Eating and Drinking Lesson 5 Dialogue 1: What would you like to drink? Lesson 5 Dialogue 2: What did you do? Lesson 6: Making Phone Calls Lesson 6 Dialogue 1: Leaving a message Lesson 6 Dialogue 2: Calling a Friend Lesson 7: Learning Chinese Lesson 7 Dialogue 1: Learning Chinese is cool Lesson 7 Dialogue 2: The beginning of a class