Speed Up Your Chinese

Speed Up Your Chinese
Author: Shin Yong Robson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-02-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1136233296

Speed up your Chinese is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the common errors that English-speaking learners of Chinese repeatedly make. The book brings together these common errors to offer a valuable insight into the differences between English and Chinese and to reveal the inner workings of the latter allowing students to enhance their understanding and mastery of the Chinese language. Key features: organizes basic principles of Mandarin grammar into coherent categories. learner-oriented and problem-solving approach analysis approximately 150 commonly made errors. highlights and explains differences between Mandarin and English mnemonic devises provide vital learning strategies exercises with full answer key to reinforce learning examples in traditional characters provided in the appendix. Speed up your Chinese is the ideal reference for all learners of Chinese.

The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader

The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader
Author: Helen Shen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1135050945

The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader is a comprehensive reader designed to provide varied, stimulating and up-to-date reading material for learners of Chinese at the intermediate level. The Chinese Reader provides a bridge between basic literacy skills and the ability to read full novels and newspapers in Chinese. It consists of forty readings, graded on the basis of complexity of vocabulary, grammar and syntax. These readings present a range of different text types representative of modern Chinese popular writing which will inspire students to continue reading independently in Chinese. It is ideal for learners who already possess a knowledge of essential grammar and vocabulary and who wish to expand their knowledge of the language through contextualized reading material. Key features include: Extracts from newspaper and internet articles Vocabulary annotation next to the reading paragraphs for quick reference Short grammar explanations of any complicated structures Comprehension and discussion questions Notes on culture and idioms Lesson structure maps to aid comprehension A companion website containing lesson audio and electronic vocabulary flash cards Full glossary at the back and answer key for reading questions Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader is an essential tool for facilitating vocabulary learning and increasing reading proficiency.

Hacking Chinese

Hacking Chinese
Author: Olle Linge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2016-03-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530334889

Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.

Speed-up Chinese

Speed-up Chinese
Author: Peking University Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 9787301127209

Speed-up Chinese An Integrated Textbook is specially designed for the short-term beginners to learn Chinese. It provides students with materials from daily life, with an emphasis on improving their listening and speaking. The exercises are closely related to the text. The students can be expected to have a good command of Chinese language within a relatively brief time.

Speed Up Your Spanish

Speed Up Your Spanish
Author: Javier Muñoz-Basols
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2009-10-16
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1135232210

Speed Up Your Spanish identifies and classifies the common errors frequently made by students of Spanish. By explaining why these errors are made, the book enables students to learn from their mistakes and enhance their understanding and mastery of the Spanish language.

A New Speed-Up Course of Chinese (Senior Grade)

A New Speed-Up Course of Chinese (Senior Grade)
Author: Chen Abao
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780595163175

A New Speed-up Course of Chinese (Senior Grade) is a textbook fro foreigners who have grasped more than 3000 Chinese words and are at or above intermediate level. The whole book is divided into 36 units, 2volumes. Every unit contains 5 parts, i.e. Listening exercises, New words, Text, Notes and Oral exercises. Vocabulary, listening materials and key to listening exercises are also enclosed in the book.

Wealth and Power

Wealth and Power
Author: Orville Schell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2013
Genre: China
ISBN: 0679643478

Two leading experts on China evaluate its rise throughout the past one hundred fifty years, sharing portraits of key intellectual and political leaders to explain how China transformed from a country under foreign assault to a world giant.

Chinese

Chinese
Author: Dagny Taggart
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-07-13
Genre: Chinese language
ISBN: 9781500375041

Are You Ready To Learn Chinese FASTER Than You Ever Thought Possible? Welcome to the Ultimate Crash Course on Chinese!* * *FREE GIFT INSIDE - How to Learn Any Language 300% FASTER* * *Do you want to learn Chinese? In that case, you've come to the right place! Maybe you have already formed a vague idea of what the learning process will imply, and maybe it scares you off a bit. You see, when it comes to learning a new language we are ALL in the same game, and yet most people don't realize it. Most people don't even take the time to think HOW they can speed up the entire process, and just dive into it extempore. Most people don't know what the right way to learning a language is... That's precisely why all the aspiring language speakers so desperately need the RIGHT system first! They aren't learning the right way, they chunking things here and there. And so I did, back before I was introduced to the proper language learning strategies. It took me time to learn those strategies. It took me a lot of time and effort to incorporate the secrets that would ultimately shape my entire language learning process! And now, I'm willing to share those secrets with you!I wrote this book for a reason. I wrote this book to show you HOW you can learn Chinese FASTER than you ever thought possible. I wrote it to show you how you can set apart from the average path and go the whole way instead. You see, I may not know you, but I certainly know something about you: both you and me are alike. Whether you are just starting to get in touch the Chinese language, or even if you have already started practicing it, I know you don't settle for average learning methods. I know you want something better. You won't stop until you fully grasp its essence. Until you fully grasp the path of simplicity. You won't stop until you truly achieve all you can achieve. And guess what? That's precisely what we will go for on this book! Hey, I'm not saying you should throw away all the stuff you have already incorporated. You don't have to do that, trust me. My approach to language learning is different. I'm a modern person. I'm aware of the world we live in, and I don't want to turn things upside down, and I guess neither do you. So, don't worry! I've got you covered. We'll go through the right strategies and we will APPLY them into our daily modern lives. Because that's what's all about, isn't it? It's about improving our lives. Improving our focus. Improving our happiness! My goal is simple. I will help you incorporate the right strategies to learn Chinese FAST. I will help you simplify your path to learning a new tongue. Sounds too difficult? It's not. I will show you how. I will take you through a step by step guide where you simply can't get lost! Together, we will go to the roots of Language and you will end up learning Italian in NO TIME! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn Inside... Introduction: Are You Ready For An Amazing Journey? Learn to Read Pinyin (And Do It Right!) Perfecting Your Pronunciation (First to Fourth Tone) Reading the Characters (This Is Where the Fun Begins...!) Writing Characters (Trust Me, You Can Do It!) Saying Hello And Other Greetings Measure Words (Handful, Cup, Etc.) Numbers, Counting + Writing Time + Days + Months Are You Hungry? Looking for a Restaurant... Riding The Train (You Won't Get Lost!) Asking For Help (Where, How, Who?) Conclusion: Now Embark on Your Own Adventure! BONUS From "Learn Spanish In 7 Days! - The Ultimate Crash Course to Learning The Basics of the Spanish Language In No Time" Much, much more! For a limited time get "Chinese: Learn Chinese In 7 DAYS! - The Ultimate Crash Course to Learning the Basics of Mandarin Chinese In No Time" for just $7.99Get Your Copy Right Now!

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
Author: Ezra F. Vogel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2013-10-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0674257413

Winner of the Lionel Gelber Prize National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist An Economist Best Book of the Year | A Financial Times Book of the Year | A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year | A Washington Post Book of the Year | A Bloomberg News Book of the Year | An Esquire China Book of the Year | A Gates Notes Top Read of the Year Perhaps no one in the twentieth century had a greater long-term impact on world history than Deng Xiaoping. And no scholar of contemporary East Asian history and culture is better qualified than Ezra Vogel to disentangle the many contradictions embodied in the life and legacy of China’s boldest strategist. Once described by Mao Zedong as a “needle inside a ball of cotton,” Deng was the pragmatic yet disciplined driving force behind China’s radical transformation in the late twentieth century. He confronted the damage wrought by the Cultural Revolution, dissolved Mao’s cult of personality, and loosened the economic and social policies that had stunted China’s growth. Obsessed with modernization and technology, Deng opened trade relations with the West, which lifted hundreds of millions of his countrymen out of poverty. Yet at the same time he answered to his authoritarian roots, most notably when he ordered the crackdown in June 1989 at Tiananmen Square. Deng’s youthful commitment to the Communist Party was cemented in Paris in the early 1920s, among a group of Chinese student-workers that also included Zhou Enlai. Deng returned home in 1927 to join the Chinese Revolution on the ground floor. In the fifty years of his tumultuous rise to power, he endured accusations, purges, and even exile before becoming China’s preeminent leader from 1978 to 1989 and again in 1992. When he reached the top, Deng saw an opportunity to creatively destroy much of the economic system he had helped build for five decades as a loyal follower of Mao—and he did not hesitate.