Mastering Pinyin in 3 Days (English and Chinese Edition)

Mastering Pinyin in 3 Days is your key to entering the world of the Chinese language. Are you seeking a book that can help you or your students learn pinyin effectively? "Mastering Pinyin in 3 Days", a textbook that utilizes systematic teaching methods, may be just the textbook that you are looking for. "Mastering Pinyin in 3 Days" is written by Ms. Jeng Chen, who has earned a Master's Degree in Chinese Literature and has solid training in Chinese linguistics. Ms. Chen is also a front-line Chinese language teacher with nearly 20 years of teaching experience in both Taipei and Los Angeles. This book is a product of her first-hand experiences and contains several distinguishing features that are not seen in other similar textbooks: * Learning with fun - Learning and innovative practice exercises are combined in one book. Students will learn pinyin while having fun practicing with the book's unique consonant-vowel matching system. * Step by step; organized progression - The book is divided into 13 lessons structured according to pronunciation attributes. The systemic approach helps students learn pinyin in clear steps. * Effortless, yet effective - There are on average 4.3 new phonetic symbols in each lesson. The new ones are introduced in the text along with previously learned symbols. This rote learning process effectively helps students memorize the material. * Special columns for teachers and self-learners - In each lesson, essentials and teaching tips are highlighted in a special column. This section provides a comprehensive instuctional guide for teachers and gives self-learners a clear understanding of the pinyin system. * Exercising all the actual Chinese sounds - Through a unique matching system, readers can practice all the consonant-vowel combinations of actual Chinese words, including tones. Words, phrases, and sentences using the target symbol are also offered so the students can practice speaking in actual context. * Readable and audible - The texts are explained in plain English and Chinese with numerous vivid illustrations. The book is also accompanied with two audio CDs containing the actual pronunciation of the entire course material in natural speech. It's a book that suits Chinese pinyin teachers and learners of all ages.