With emphasis on communication in the spoken language, all lessons include multiple dialogues in both forms of the character and pinyin, followed by notes, vocabulary and extensive, creative and interactive sets of exercises. One of the best for the intermediate level. Each lesson contains a dialogue printed in traditional characters and a short essay printed in simplified characters, so students can learn both forms. An intermediate level text for spoken Chinese. In both simplified and complex characters.
Subjects range from geography, history, and politics, to education and philosophy.
With pattern exercises and vocabulary drill materials. Good preparation for reading in the social sciences or newspapers. This intermediate level text brings to life the, customs, practices, and manners of present-day Chinese in Taiwan. Interactive student participation is encouraged using such techniques as role-playing, puzzles, and topics of interest to initiate discussion. Designed as the first 'post-basic' level text for students intent on achieving professional competency in the language.