By Rong Ji Hua Developing Chinese: Elementary Comprehensive Course 1 (2nd Ed.) (w/MP3) [Paperback]

by Rong Ji Hua

Developing Chinese (2nd Edition) is a set of nationally planned textbooks for higher education during the Eleventh Five-Year. Based on the well-designed structure of the first edition, this edition adds more elements in tune with the times.

It includes 28 volumes with altogether 34 books. Combining the cultivation of integrated language skills with the training of specific language skills in its compilation, this set of textbooks can be divided into three levels (elementary, intermediate and advanced) and five series (comprehensive, listening, speaking, reading and writing), among which the comprehensive series is the bulk and the others are the supportive series. The overall purpose is to develop and improve the students Chinese language skills, Chinese communication skills, integrated Chinese capabilities as well as enhance their interest and ability in learning Chinese.

Paperback

First published December 31, 2011

Reviews

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writing this review two years later, but I remember it well so it should be fine, because for me this textbook stands out as an exceptional resource for anyone wanting to start studying Mandarin Chinese (particularly those in higher education settings, whom these textbooks were originally written for).

This book is a great resource for covering fundamental grammar rules, with diverse vocabulary, and practical language skills. The clear explanations and exercises make learning Chinese both accessible and enjoyable, and the inclusion of cultural insights and real-life scenarios provide a deeper understanding of the language and culture.

The combination of this with the textbooks interactive multimedia resources, caters to a variety of learning styles, making it suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study (I used it for both).

It is however important to remember that this book has more emphasis specifically on improving your reading comprehension, and it is better to start using the resource with that in mind.

[Adam H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got through this book because it was mandatory for university study.

I use the term "got through" because despite it being educational, for me at least there was no way that this coursebook contained enough context, especially in the grammar sections. I by no means expected one book to be the saving grace of my degree and guide me through everything, but at times I found the lessons to be a random mix of vocab that didn't tie in very well. For example, theres a lesson that explains words like, "Wedding, marriage, camera" which you could just about make a story out of, but it then also confusingly contains, "Underground railroad, residential district" which feels like a seperate topic altogether.

I don't want to be too critical because I absolutely did learn a lot from this course. But if it wasn't for the fact I was being pushed by tutors as well, I'd have stopped a long while ago. If you are self studying, much better courses exist.

[Paulo Fernandes · Rating 4 out of 5]

这个书帮我学习，现在我明白有点汉语，非常谢谢。

[Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

fajne, przyjemne, polecam