A Course in Contemporary Chinese Volume2
當代中文課程第二冊
Overview
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Volume2 is the second volume in a modern Mandarin textbook series created by the Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University. Designed for high-beginner to low-intermediate learners, this book continues building on the foundational skills introduced in Book 1, expanding students’ ability to communicate in more complex and practical situations.
Features
- Expanded Topics: Covers everyday themes such as dining out, hobbies, weather, making plans, seeing a doctor, and shopping—enabling students to interact more confidently in a Mandarin-speaking environment.
- Integrated Skills Development: Lessons integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with structured grammar explanations and practice activities.
- Authentic Language Use: Dialogues and vocabulary reflect how Mandarin is spoken in contemporary Taiwanese society, with situational usage and common expressions.
- Cultural Notes: Continues to introduce learners to Taiwanese culture, customs, and everyday life through relevant context and insights.
- Traditional Characters with Pinyin: Uses traditional Chinese characters (as used in Taiwan), supported by pinyin and English glossaries.
- Multimedia Resources: Accompanied by audio recordings and online resources to reinforce learning and pronunciation.
Target Audience
Ideal for students who have completed Book 1 or have a basic grasp of Mandarin. Suitable for use in classrooms, language programs, or self-study by learners aiming to reach an A2–B1 level (CEFR).
