Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 Workbook contains exercises to accompany the material introduced in the Level 1 Part 2 Textbook and audio CDs. This acclaimed, best-selling series is successful because it “integrates” all four language skills–listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Integrated Chinese helps you understand how the Chinese language works grammatically, and how to use Chinese in real life—how to understand it on the street, speak it on the telephone, read it in the newspaper, or write it in a report. The materials within Integrated Chinese’s set of textbooks, workbooks, character workbooks, and audio CDs are divided into sections of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Two types of exercises are used: traditional exercises (fill-in-the-blank, sentence completion, translation) to help learners build a solid grammatical foundation, and communication-oriented exercises (speaking drills, discussion topics, etc.) to prepare them to function in a Chinese language environment. Frequently, authentic materials written for native Chinese speakers and realia (newspaper clippings, signs, tickets, etc.) are used. Notes on language use and Chinese culture are found throughout the textbooks. Textbooks and workbooks are available in simplified or traditional characters.
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Review by Saran Kiyabu for Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
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I had to lower my score, because as the term went on, the book started using sentence patterns and vocabulary that we wouldn’t learn until the following lesson (or lesson dialogue). It actually started to give me a headache. However, for the lessons that didn’t do that, the book was okay.
Pros:
This book works well with the Textbook and the Character Workbook. It’s a great complement and the exercises do their job in creating sentence patterns and improving your listening skills. BUY THE CDS! They are important to doing the listening part; especially if you are doing self-study and need to hear what words sound like. Out of all the exercises in this workbook, those are the most helpful; Although, it might be helpful to have the text for them in the back of the book or something.
Cons:
Some of the exercises did not have clear directions, but they were still pertinent.
Also, The Listening Comprehension parts were slightly too tricky. Even if you completely translated the dialogue into English, some of the questions are hard to answer. For instance, some of the questions are multiple choice and you have to choose the answer that is true:
1.
a. Wang Peng and Li You did not have to wait to be seated.
b. Wang Peng and Li You had to wait a long time for a table.
c. The restaurant was not crowded at all.
d. There was still a table available.
The waiter says there is a table, but a. and b. could be true too. Nothing is mentioned of the wait.
2.
a. Wang Peng and Li You ordered food separately.
b. Li You asked Wang Peng to order for her.
c. Wang Peng offered to order for Li You.
d. Wang Pend did not want to order for Li You.
In the dialogue, Li You tells Wang Peng to order; however, later Wang Peng tells Li You to speak, and she orders something. So they both ordered something. I chose (a.) because they both ordered something; however, I was wrong. Apparently, you should have chosen (b.). However, why the heck is Li You still ordering for herself in the later part of the dialogue?
I know they are trying to make you think, but they are going overboard.
Review by C. Mcneil for Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
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It has a lot exercises to practice. It also has listening sections, but I didn’t find CDs to go with it.
Review by D. Diesch for Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
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The title says it all, did not receive product, do not buy from this seller.
Review by Weili Wu for Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
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The products were arrived OK, but the shipping is slower than promised, even if I paid to expedited it. I was a little disappointed.
Review by Chinese Student for Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (Simplified Character) Workbook (Integrated Chinese Level 1) (Chinese Edition)
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The workbook is very boring and not useful at all. I would hihgly recommend the new integrated multimedia course that just came out, called Chinese Odyssey. My sister, roommate, and I have all been using it — and it’s a wonderful integrated approach to Chinese learning that makes language learning both fun and informative! Try the Chinese Odyssey! You’ll love it!