Cheng & Tsui s best-loved Chinese textbook series is new, revised, and better than ever! Integrated Chinese is already the leading introductory Chinese textbook at colleges and universities around the world. The third edition of this time-tested series has been fully updated to meet the needs of today's students with a full-color design, up-to-date vocabulary, enhanced cultural coverage, a diverse cast of characters, additional communicative and interactive exercises, and a realistic storyline linking all the dialogues and readings. Integrated Chinese is ideally suited for students with diverse learning styles who want a comprehensive grounding in the Chinese language.
The series provides coordinated practice in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as additional insight into Chinese culture and society. Throughout the series, Integrated Chinese builds on the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational to build proficiency in using the Chinese language in real-life situations. Integrated Chinese develops language abilities while encouraging active use of the language within and beyond the classroom.
Task-based questions and learning objectives are included in every lesson to help students take control of developing language proficiency and problem-solving skills. The Integrated Chinese series is a course designed for two years of study at the college level. It includes textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, audio recordings, multimedia resources, and teacher resources. Student materials are available in both simplified and traditional character versions.
What’s new in the 3rd Edition?
- 20 lessons in Level 1, for easier academic planning
- Level 2 is split into two volumes (one per semester) and, as with the second edition, contains both simplified and traditional characters
- Student-centered learning objectives at the start of each lesson and progress checklists at the end
- Review sections after every five lessons for review and reinforcement
- More task-based, communicative language applications including partner work and open-ended creative exercises
- Current, relevant vocabulary and revised grammar notes with clear and accessible explanations
- Exciting new storyline linking all the dialogues and readings in each level
- Enhanced focus on cultural coverage and comparison
- Lesson topics have been updated, and new topics have been added, including the positive/negative role of the internet in students’ lives, career planning, etc.
- All-new, user-friendly full-color design
- New photos, illustrations, and authentic materials in each lesson