{"product_id":"chinese-step-by-step-level-three-9781500758486","title":"Chinese Step by Step: Level Three","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jared Scott Pratt\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chinese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step, Level Three\u003c\/em\u003e follows the story of an overseas student, Emily, through the course of her life in China. Her story is told through a series of 16 dialogues that become progressively sophisticated and challenging from one lesson to the next. The dialogues show scenarios anyone is likely to encounter when coming to China for the first time, whether to study, to work, or to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach dialogue is accompanied by detailed instructional notes on grammar and usage. Additional informational notes also make each lesson a beginner's guide to a single topic, like banking, shopping, dining, commuting and making reservations. Supplementary vocabulary and facts help learners go beyond the dialogues to manage daily situations in greater depth and talk about common topics with greater flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step, Level Three\u003c\/em\u003e is the second volume of the \u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step\u003c\/em\u003e series. It is recommended for intermediate beginners; either those who have studied Chinese \u003cem\u003eStep-by-Step, for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step, Level Two\u003c\/em\u003e or with one semester's study in Mandarin Chinese program or those with equivalent experience (in part-time courses or through self-study). Both a thorough knowledge of Pinyin and a rudimentary knowledge of Chinese characters are recommended for learners studying this textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step, Level Three\u003c\/em\u003e includes the following features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVocabulary listings that break down new terms into their smallest meaningful units.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed notes on word usage that use simple, direct language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips that link the language to the culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious exercises that reinforce and test target skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotes that help learners distinguish between commonly confused words.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrammar notes that help learners avoid commonly made mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplementary sections that provide the information necessary to in-depth discussions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDialogues that can be heard anywhere in today's China.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Step by Step, Level Three\u003c\/em\u003e was compiled within Shenzhen University's College of International Exchange. The Chinese text was written by associate professor Liu Huijun, who has over 18 years' experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to speakers of other languages. The English translation was written by Jared Scott Pratt, who taught English at a U.S. University before coming to China in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45511477002391,"sku":"9781500758486","price":1512.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781500758486.webp?v=1767171882","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chinese-step-by-step-level-three-9781500758486","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}