Description
Book SynopsisA Chinese language programme that features a dramatic series filmed entirely in China. By combining a story line with a wealth of educational materials, it helps students progress from listening and speaking to the more difficult skills of reading and writing Chinese characters, building grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills along the way.
Trade Review"Encounters provides a well-rounded introduction to the language. . . . [It is] well organised and comprehensive."—Francesca Sablan, second-year Chinese studies student, University of Manchester,
Times Higher Education"
Encounters excel[s] as a communicative methodology [for] this drastically changing global age. . . . A multifaceted interface for learners to explore real-life language use in rich contexts."—Chen-Hui Tsai,
China Review International"This is a unique effort. The key here is the focus on the essentials of communication. The Web component is great, and I love the video — as a nonnative speaker, I especially want the kids to hear someone who is not me!"—Erica Dieselman, Hingham High School
"A powerful and innovative textbook series for students of Chinese."—Christopher Lupke, Washington State University
"I like the natural context and the different types of exercises in the Encounters textbook. Further, the video is nothing short of great."—Hanna Lin, West Virginia University
"I love the multimedia approach of Encounters!"—LanHui Zhang Ryder, Northern Illinois University
"I like all the integrated multimedia tools. Outstanding."—Bernard Geoxavier, Belmont Hill School
