9780259547648 - A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom (Classic Reprint) di Mateer, Calvin Wilson (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and speaking Mandarin Chinese. The author, who has spent over 25 years teaching the language, presents a unique approach based on idioms, providing a natural progression for learners. Instead of relying on Western grammatical structures, the book draws directly from the colloquial language, emphasizing the significance of understanding the specific nuances of Mandarin idioms. The author argues for the inclusion of colloquial language as a necessary tool for fluent communication, challenging the notion that only formal, literary Mandarin is sufficient. This text reflects the challenges faced by missionaries and others engaged in cross-cultural communication, who were required to develop new ways of learning and teaching Mandarin in a rapidly changing world. The book's emphasis on colloquialism, as well as its use of parallel readings to compare dialects, provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deep understanding of this complex and evolving language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.