GO! Chinese - GO500 Textbook (Simplified Character Edn)

Go! Chinese is a 8-level program specially designed for learners of Chinese as a foreign language. The Beginner Series (Go100-Go400) aims to equip students with vocabulary and common expressions for everyday interactions in Chinese, while the intermediate Series (Go500-Go800) places more emphasis on culture comparison, self-expression, and opinion exchange. Each level includes a student text, a workbook, and a companion CD-ROM (sold separately). Complimentary instructors' resources are available online. The features of the Beginner Series are: * Develops students' four language skills with emphasis on listening and speaking skills; * Incorporates topics relevant to students' everyday lives such as family, school, hobbies, shopping, and food; * Intergrates a variety of communicative activities such as role play, interview, and games to allow students to practice using the language in meaningful contexts; * The companion CD-ROM features rhythmic chants, word games, quizzes, and Chinese typing exercises to improve students' listening, pronunciation, pinyin, and word recognition; * Introduces approximately 500 Chinese characters and 1000 common phrases.