The first year of Chinese Odyssey helps learners lay the groundwork. This is the second volume to the first year. With a strong emphasis on pronunciation and a generous use of colloquial expressions, it enables students to speak Chinese accurately and fluently. Written Chinese is introduced, but at a slower pace than the spoken lanugage. This textbook contains dialogs and texts, clear and detailed explanations of grammar rules and language usage, coordinated grammar and communication exercises, and cultural material - such as common idioms and slang - to enhance students' practical knowledge of Chinese culture. Accompanying Audio CD and Multimedia CD-ROM Set are also available. Get our Chinese Odyssey Textbook Vol. 1 and Workbook, Chinese Odyssey Textbook Vol. 3 & 4 , Chinese Odyssey Textbook Vol. 5 and Chinese Odyssey Textbook Vol. 6 , too!
The Chinese Odyssey, Volume 2 combined textbook comprises the second semester of a first-year Chinese course for students in high school or college. Its ten lessons emphasize pronunciation and the use of colloquial expressions, to put students on the right track to speaking Chinese accurately and fluently. Written Chinese is also introduced, but at a slower pace than the spoken language. Topics include letter writing, making and receiving phone calls, and dating. Volume 2 completes the first year in a series of flexible courseware that can accommodate different learning styles and teaching environments. The 2007 combined character edition contains simplified and traditional characters in separate sections of the book, and includes corrections to the previous edition.
Paperback, Simplified or Traditional Chinese Characters, Pinyin and English, 100 Pages, combined character edition: 220 pages, 11" x 8.5"
