New Practical Chinese Reader Series

Volumes 1-5

Publisher:  Beijing Language and Culture University, 2005

NPCR is a series of textbooks designed for English speakers to learn Chinese.  It consists of seventy lessons in five volumes.  NPCR has been compiled under the guidance of the new NOTCFL (Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) Syllabus and in consultation with HSK guidelines.  The objective of this series is to develop each student's ability to communicate using Chinese through the study of language structure, language function, and related cultural knowledge.

The NPCR Series Features:

• Cultural Scenarios – Through the use of interesting text, students will not only learn authentic Chinese, but also develop an understanding of Chinese society and culture.
• Emphasis on Functional Language – Students are able to learn and use Chinese, inside and outside the classroom, from the very beginning of the learning process.
• Language Skill Development – Attention is paid to the functional use of Chinese pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary with a gradual increase in difficulty. Orderly advances and multiple repeats, with four large cycles, help students understand Chinese language structure.
• Chinese Characters – Proactive methods are used to help students learn to read and write Chinese characters.
• Combined Instruction – Each lesson focuses on developing the four fundamental skills for learning Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
• Flexibility – Instructional materials are adaptable and suitable for students starting at different levels of language proficiency and with different language goals.
• Practical Practice Materials - Abundant practice materials are supplied for each student to use inside and outside of the classroom.
• Multiple Learning Materials – Each volume comes with a student workbook and instructors manual, along with an audiocassette and CD-ROM. Text using traditional Chinese characters is provided.