This
book is the second volume of the workbook series, developed based on
research-validated principles and strategies for teaching Chinese in secondary
schools, with a focus on developing essential communication skills for
real-life situations. In this workbook, core language skills such as listening,
speaking, reading, and writing are reinforced and integrated. It features a
spiral review of vocabulary and grammatical structures, helping learners master
language functions through various types of exercises. Each lesson in the
workbook is divided into two parts, corresponding to two dialogues in the
textbook, with exercises including pinyin, characters, listening, speaking,
reading, and writing, designed with graded difficulty to meet the needs of
different learners. The workbook uses full-color illustrations to simulate
scenarios, adding visual interest and diversity to the text, which helps capture
learners' attention and stimulate their curiosity and engagement.
Miao-Fen Tseng was the founding director of the Institute of World Languages at the University of Virginia, professor of Chinese at the University of Virginia, director of the Virginia StarTalk Chinese Language Teacher/Student Institute, AP Chinese Language Advisor, AP Chinese Language Program Advisor/Senior Reviewer, founder/president of the Virginia Chinese Language Teachers Association. Director of StarTalk Chinese Teacher Training and Student Programs, Director of the National Chinese Language Teachers Association, Board Member of StarTalk Online Teaching Preparatory Committee, AP Chinese Advisor to the College Board, Senior Academic Advisor and Reviewer of AP Chinese Curriculum Review, Reviewer of K-16 Chinese Language Program and Teacher Training Program.
The
North American branch of Beijing Language and Culture University Press has
worked with Professor Miao-Fen Tseng's team at the University of Virginia for
three years to create this AP Chinese curriculum Authentic Chinese , which is
based entirely on real-life materials, to present a real and comprehensive view
of China through a rich variety of authentic materials; to build a strong
vertical progression system from Level 1 to AP Chinese through six themes:
contemporary life, family and community, personal and community identity,
aesthetics and art, science and technology, and global challenges. The
curriculum centers around students' genuine interest in everyday experiences,
allowing them to develop a deep appreciation for learning and communicating in Chinese.
The task-based language teaching and course design integrate communicative
goals directly into the classroom, transforming the learning mode of language
acquisition. It can be said that "Authentic Chinese" is a highly
innovative textbook that draws upon years of research and proven success in
practice. It provides an engaging, communicative, and authentic learning
experience, making it a truly creative educational resource.
It is recommended to use the second volume of the textbook for one year in high school and two years in junior high school. In addition, it is recommended that teachers continuously ask students about various learning issues during their learning process, and through joint efforts, create a strong Chinese language learning community.
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