Six Features of the Textbooks
1. This textbook series is based on results from action research done by experienced Mandarin Chinese instructors affiliated with U.S. universities and colleges.
2. Eight thematic units run through two volumes of textbooks, covering personal, communitial, societal issues and learning tasks.
3. The design of learning tasks and assessment activities aligns with ACTFL’s proficiency benchmarks, three modes of communication, and 5C principles.
4. The selection of grammar and vo
1. This textbook series is based on results from action research done by experienced Mandarin Chinese instructors affiliated with U.S. universities and colleges.
2. Eight thematic units run through two volumes of textbooks, covering personal, communitial, societal issues and learning tasks.
3. The design of learning tasks and assessment activities aligns with ACTFL’s proficiency benchmarks, three modes of communication, and 5C principles.
4. The selection of grammar and vo
