Program Components

The Encounters suite of innovative materials includes:

• A full-length, broadcast quality dramatic series consisting of 20 episodes filmed entirely on location in China. The dramatic story line follows eight main characters as they are swept along in the flow of their individual adventures. As their lives entwine in unexpected ways, these characters make discoveries about themselves and each other, about Chinese culture and customs, and about communicating with strangers as well as friends. Episodes progressively introduce more Chinese language as the story evolves and are linked with corresponding chapters in the textbooks, activities in the workbooks, and online materials. For more information, Click Here.
   
• Student Textbooks in full color, Character Writing Workbooks, and four-color, fully Annotated Instructor’s Editions introduce an innovative, communicative-based approach for teaching Chinese. Written by leading Chinese language educators Cynthia Y. Ning and John S. Montanaro, the Encounters texts feature numerous exercises, activities, and cultural notes. All the texts and workbooks are fully integrated with the Encounters dramatic series and website and include extensive links to audio, video, and web-based instructional aids. For more information, Click Here.
   
• A state-of-the-art website that offers students and teachers an array of materials and activities, including interactive exercises, streaming video and audio content, and other resources for speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. Robust audio activities assist students with listening comprehension, pronunciation, vocabulary, and model conversations. Online tools enhance the learning and teaching of Chinese by providing an engaging experience that is powerful yet intuitive and easy to use. For more information, Click Here.