New Practical Chinese Reader 2nd Edition Workbok 1 Liu Xun Learn Hanyu Pinyin Book

 

Since its sequential publication in 2002, the "New Practical Chinese Textbook" has been widely welcomed by teachers and learners. In consideration of users' convenience, this revision primarily focuses on rectifying some of the inappropriate aspects found in the textbook. The overall framework of the textbook, especially the texts and main language points, has not undergone significant changes. The reading materials and images in the comprehensive workbook have been updated.

 

This book is the comprehensive workbook for the first volume of the second edition, serving as a supplementary exercise book for the first volume textbook. Each lesson is divided into two major sections: listening and speaking exercises, and reading and writing exercises. In addition to rich exercises in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, there are also grammar review sections, timely aiding learners in summarizing grammar key points and difficulties.

 

Accompanied by recordings, the book includes listening exercises in the listening and speaking sections, which can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the back of the book.

Liu Xun is a professor at the School of Humanities, Beijing Language and Culture University, and serves as the chief editor of Chinese textbooks at Beijing Language and Culture University Press. He is also a member of the advisory committee of the National Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Committee.

 

Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including being a member of the Academic Research Expert Consultation Group for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Hanban, chairman of the Foreign Chinese Language Discipline Group of the Beijing Municipal Higher Education Teacher Position Review Committee, Chinese teaching consultant at the New York State Department of Education, and director of the International Society for Chinese Language Teaching.

 

His primary research interests lie in the theoretical foundations of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, second language teaching theory, textbook writing theory, and teacher training. He has authored several significant works, including "An Exploration of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language", "Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language", "Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Second Language", and "Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language". He has also led the development of China's first set of Chinese proficiency test questions and has been awarded a government special allowance by the State Council.