The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader
The Routledge Intermediate Chinese Reader by Helen H. Shen is a comprehensive resource published by Routledge in 2013, featuring 238 pages in English. This reader is designed for learners of Chinese at the intermediate level, bridging the gap between basic literacy skills and the ability to engage with full novels and newspapers in Chinese. It includes forty readings that vary in complexity, showcasing different text types representative of modern Chinese popular writing.
Readers will find a variety of features aimed at enhancing their language skills, including vocabulary annotations, short grammar explanations, and comprehension questions. The book also provides cultural notes and lesson structure maps to aid understanding. Additionally, a companion website offers lesson audio and electronic vocabulary flashcards, making it suitable for both classroom use and independent study. This edition serves as a valuable tool for expanding vocabulary and improving reading proficiency in Chinese.
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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.
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