Online Workbooks
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The online workbooks correlate with and expand upon the lessons in the student books through interactive assessments. Self-graded quizzes provide immediate feedback, while a built-in grade book tracks scoring. |
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Character Workbooks
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Supplementing the student books of Level 1, Character Writing Workbooks 1 and 2 help students master the art of writing simplified and traditional characters. The 10 units in each workbook correspond to the 10 units in the respective student book. |
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Additional Resources
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Extra videos, flashcards, a realia image archive, screenplays, and rap song lyrics are just a few of the classroom supplements we offer to expand on the core components of the Encounters program. These supplements provide you with choice and flexibility to customize your classroom experiences. |
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Audio
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Available in multiple formats—streamed soundcloud files or downloadable MP3s—lesson audio is easy to access anytime, anywhere, providing realistic listening experiences. The audio program covers lesson vocabulary and pronunciation. Level 1 units include rap songs that cover important vocabulary and core themes from each lesson. In addition, the Level 1 series includes audio programs by Chinese language scholar Julian Wheatley, who provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the student books via practical vocabulary and cultural content. |
Cultural Bits
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Concise video segments provide lesson-based exploration into Chinese customs and traditions, deepening students’ cultural knowledge and real life context for use of the Chinese language. |
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Dramatic Episodes
Student Books
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Conveniently serving as both textbook and workbook, the student books are the foundation of our program. Student Books 1 and 2 make up the beginner level of study (Level 1), while Student Books 3 and 4 compose the intermediate level (Level 2). Each book consists of an introduction and 10 units and is rich with learning material, instructional exercises, and grammar and vocabulary review. Click here to view the table of contents for each Student Book. |
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