A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Chinese Through Digital Humanities, Call, and Project-Based Learning
A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Chinese through Digital Humanities, CALL, and Project-Based Learning presents an exposition of current thinking, research, and best practices in Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Digital Humanities, and Project Based Language Learning in the context of teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
Japan Now! a Japanese Language Reader
Learn about contemporary Japan while improving your language skills! JAPAN NOW! A Japanese Language Reader contains 17 fascinating stories and essays about contemporary Japanese society in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages. The stories are written by a number of experienced commentators on Japan, each with a distinctive style and point of view. Vocabulary lists, notes, exercises and discussion questions make this a great course book for classroom use or self-study, and the wide range of fascinating topics make it equally appealing for general readers. The topics covered include: LBGTQ Rights in Japan -- Eriko and Anna Sato explain how the Japanese courts have recently declared bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Is Japanese society finally becoming more inclusive?Japan's Underground Tattoo Culture -- Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Tattoos, takes a deep dive into the world of Japanese tattooing, an art traditionally practiced mainly by yakuza gangsters.Japan's High Suicide Rate -- Eriko and Anna Sato ask whether Japan's suicide rate has always been high? Is this due to the traditions of seppuku and kamikaze or to the stigma around seeking therapy in Japan? Or are other factors at work?Why I Love Japan Even More Since the Earthquake -- journalist David McNeill, a longtime Japan resident, explores the aftereffects of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown on Japanese society.The Origin of Sake -- bestselling sake experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay look at the history of the Japanese drink that has gained huge popularity worldwide.Illustrated with 25 black-and-white photographs, and accompanied by free online audio recordings, this volume provides unique insights into life in 21st century Japan for students and anyone interested in Japanese culture!
Basic Okinawan
Basic Okinawan is a groundbreaking work that will help students develop conversational skills and build a solid foundational understanding of the language's grammar and vocabulary. The lessons are geared for students learning in the classroom or on their own and do not assume knowledge of Japanese. The ten learner-centered units in Part I systematically and incrementally introduce grammar and vocabulary through the story of Niko, an American exchange student in Okinawa. Each unit offers authentic dialogues focused around cultural themes, followed by concise grammar and vocabulary explanations, ample exercises, and situation-based applications. Lessons conclude with cultural notes that advance the unit's themes, linking language learning with a wide range of disciplines such as history, geography, literature, religion, and popular culture. Woven throughout the story are humorous and thoughtful anecdotes that will inspire students to explore Okinawan language and culture further. Part II's eight sections explain the grammar introduced in Part I--for example, parts of speech and sentence types--arranged by topic. This topical organization allows students to review grammar points from a fresh perspective that both augments and reinforces what was learned in Part I. In addition to the Appendix, which contains comprehensive vocabulary and construction lists with cross-references to sections in Part I, students should consult the companion dictionary and grammar, Mitsugu Sakihara's Okinawan-English Word Book. A references section lists resources for further reading and study. Basic Okinawan presents a natural yet structured approach to the language that will engage students and connect them with Okinawan culture. An answer key to the exercises and audio files for lesson dialogues are available online at https: //go.hawaii.edu/7Xn.
Dirty Korean: Second Edition
Dive into the vibrant world of Dirty Korean, your go-to handbook packed with essential phrases for speaking like a native, making Korean friends, and navigating South Korea like a pro.Korean language-learning textbooks can be helpful, but when it comes to really immersing yourself in culture and learning how native Koreans speak in their daily lives, textbooks often fall short. That's where Dirty Korean comes in. In this updated second edition, you'll learn all the latest slang Korea has to offer so that the next time you travel to Korea, you can chat casually with your friends, impress your new date, and join in on all the juicy gossip. So get ready to drop the textbook formality and bust out expressions they never teach you in school, including: Cool slang like Bural chingu Funny insults like DoenjangnyeoExplicit sex terms like Na ssalkeogata!Swear words like Dakchyeo!And so much more! Whether you're charming oppas or winning over gracious eonnis, Dirty Korean is your key to unlocking the cultural richness of South Korea.
Dirty Japanese, Second Edition
Experience deeper immersion into Japanese language and culture with this fully updated guidebook of casual slang, onomatopoeia phrases, and spicy vocab!When it comes to speaking more naturally, there's only so much you can learn from your Japanese textbooks and favorite anime. Why not supplement your knowledge and sound like a native with Dirty Japanese? Fully updated for the modern age, Dirty Japanese will up your speaking game by teaching you: Cool slangFunny insultsExplicit termsOnomatopoeia phrasesAnd so much more!Written by Japanese language influencer Onomappu Hikoki, Dirty Japanese will take your Japanese to the next level and have you speaking like a true native in no time!
诗之光
Poems are among the most brilliant innovations of us as humans, a gift inexorably rooted in every bit of our life experiences since we were born. We write poems, we read poems, we spread poems, and we derive great varieties of feelings and thoughts from connecting ourselves to poems. Poems are never the privilege of the few; instead, they are the crystallization of the wisdom of all. This collection of poems, with the title of Muse of Light（诗之光）, is a typical example of how the significance and value of poems can be seen in the sheer and incessant endeavor of some promising poets who, for the time being, may not be remarkably influential. Such poems, either showing pioneering styles of language use, characterized by experimental probes into mental states, or featuring in-depth reflections on the meaning of life, are manifestations of how the poets have been constructing and reconstructing their own identities as the ones to depict, demonstrate, and decipher what poems mean to who they are.The poems selected in this book were all posted on the Wechat platform of Muse of Light and listed in the same order as they were released online. During the translating process, Professor Wu Yongqiang, Dean of the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures of SMU, has provided indispensable support both intellectually and psychologically. The phrase "thank you" is indeed insufficient to express the translators' gratitude for what Ms. Leng Tong and Professor Wu Yongqiang have done for the translation of such beautiful poems.
Twelve Essential Upanishads Volume I
The Brihad Aranyaka Upanishad focuses on the fire sacrifice (agni-hotra), which shapes the worldview of ancient Vedic culture. The fire sacrifice becomes a metaphor for the universe. The heavens, sky, earth, man and woman are seen as altars of burning fire. All life is a sacrificial fire. Feed that fire! Cover photo: A Hindu priest in Kerala, India performs a fire sacrifice (agni-hotra) and throws offerings into the consecrated fire.The Brihad Aranyaka Upanishad, also known as the "Great Forest Upanishad," holds a prominent place among the principal Upanishads, which form the foundation of Hindu spiritual thought. Though part of the oldest Hindu traditions, the concepts are not bound by geography and historical time, or even Hinduism itself. They are human and universal teachings which offer valuable insights and serve as a comprehensive source of knowledge for seekers of truth.One of the great accomplishments of modern comparative religion is the distinction that can be made between belief and faith. This was first brought to our attention by the theologian Wilford Cantwell Smith, who made this distinction back in the 1960s, in his book The Meaning and End of Religion. There he drew the distinction that within what we call religion are actually two components, an accumulated religious tradition and religious faith itself. The architecture, music, scriptures, doctrines, forms of dress, prayers, and even foods, etc., all form what he called the accumulated religious tradition. And then lying at the foundation of this accumulated tradition is the actual religious faith itself. The two interact: Faith produces the religious tradition in the first place and then in turn is nurtured and supported by that accumulated tradition. If we accept this distinction, that belief and faith are not the same, then we realize that what one believes, the doctrines, the creeds, the theology, etc., are part of an accumulated tradition and therefore subject to change. "This translation has been made by a Westerner who is also a practitioner. Given my Western perspective and knowing the distinction between faith and belief, I have tried to work with these sacred texts to find relevant meaning for who I am as a Westerner schooled in the West, but who is deeply involved in India and Hindu traditions. Being freed from the constraints of needing a vedānta, whether in the tradition of Shankara, Ramanuja or Madhva, allows me to look at these Upanishads in a new way."The text of an ancient document is a snapshot of how things were at the time the particular document was composed. These Upanishads were first composed thousands of years ago, and therefore, we are looking back in time, seeing the state of religious thinking and practice in India at that time. Yet the Upanishads are valuable and sacred works that also speak to our time and beyond India. They are human yearnings for ultimate meaning and therefore a part of human religious thinking. The Brihad Aranyaka Upanishad explores the metaphysical concepts and philosophical inquiries regarding the nature of the ultimate reality. It delves into profound contemplations on the origin and nature of the universe, the Supreme Force (brahma), and the relationship between the individual self (ātmā) and the cosmic consciousness. Through intricate and poetic dialogues, it explores the nature of existence, creation, and the interconnectedness of all things.
Life on the Yangtze River
This is a unique collection of works. It is "unique" because it vividly captures the journey of a boat, a family, and a region over nearly a century. Most Chinese people are familiar with the Tang-dynasty poet Zhang Ruoxu's poem, "Spring River in the Flower Moon Night." The setting of this work is the very region where Zhang Ruoxu once found inspiration by the waterside - the intricate waterways of Yangzhou, where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze River. These essays not only paint a picture of the picturesque scenes we associate with the famous line from Zhang Ruoxu's poem, "In spring the river rises to meet the sea, the bright moon rises with the tide," but also delve into a life of daring on the water, battling fierce winds and waves, and the heart-pounding adventures of those living on the edge, as the saying goes: "Those who live on boats or ride horses are always tempting fate." Likewise, many are familiar with the Beijing opera A Fisherman Kills a Family, and the line, "Early in the morning, crows call as the firewood door is opened." These words call to mind the plight of boatmen from a millennium ago, of their chivalrous deeds, of Xiao En and his daughter Xiao Guiying. Ms. Jiang Xiaping's book Life on the Yangtze River can be characterized as a contemporary Xiao Guiying's symphony of praise for today's Xiao En. She paints a vivid portrait of her father, Jiang Wenlong, known as "the River-Crossing Dragon," a man of honor and bravery, revolutionary in spirit, possessing strict family values - a reincarnation of Xiao En, a hero of the Yangzhou's waterways.
Chinese Folktales for Language Learners
A collection of 15 classic Chinese folk stories--passed down from generation to generation--presented in both Chinese and English. Welcome to the fascinating world of Chinese folklore. The fifteen stories in this book address universal concerns such as the origins of humankind, the impact of wars and natural disasters, the great deeds of cultural heroes, the struggle for dignity and justice for the common man, and the yearnings of the human heart. For readers from around the world, this book is a window to some of the historical and cultural facets of China that remain relevant today. These stories can be enjoyed in English by readers with no knowledge of Chinese, while the bilingual format and vocabulary lists are an added bonus for language students. Each story is given in parallel Chinese and English versions, and is accompanied by a short essay about its historical context, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and native speaker audio recordings. Enjoy fifteen classic Chinese folk tales, including: "Taming the New Year's Beast" -- How the Lunar New Year festival came about, celebrated after the ferocious monster Nian was frightened off by sparks, explosive noises and the color red when it came hunting for children and animals."Two Virtuous Mothers of Ancient China" -- The true story of two widowed mothers who raised their sons to become great men. One used gentle persuasion; the other used strict discipline. It is left to the reader to decide which method is the more effective."The Chinese Romeo and Juliet" -- A classic tale of tragic love, Zhu Yingtai, the beloved daughter of a local official, is disguised as a young male scholar to study in Hangzhou -- some distance away from her home. While she was in the academy she met a soulmate, Liang Shanbo, and as they studied together for three years, she developed feelings for him... "Judge Bao Takes On the Emperor's Son-in-Law" -- The famous Judge Bao decided to right a wrong when the emperor's son-in-law, Chen Shimei, committed bigamy by pretending to be single in order to become the imperial son-in-law. He even attempted to hide this crime by obliterating his wife and two children, but was thwarted by Judge Bao, who risked his own life and career to carry out justice.
Japanese Kanji Made Easy
Taking your Japanese to the next level? Your Kanji mastery journey continues here, now for JLPT N4! After mastering Hiragana and Katakana, and getting a grip on the initial challenges of Kanji, Japanese Kanji Made Easy JLPT N4 is the next step in your journey to Japanese proficiency. Catering specifically to students preparing for the JLPT N4 exam, this workbook is designed to deepen your understanding of Kanji, one of the most integral aspects of the Japanese language. Japanese Kanji Made Easy JLPT N4 focuses on teaching the 200 essential Kanji characters that the exam will test you with. It combines innovative teaching methods with practical applications to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Kanji. What you'll find in this book: - A detailed exploration of 200 Kanji characters, guiding you through complex symbols and their meanings, usage, and context in everyday Japanese.- Learn the correct stroke order and practice in the dedicated writing area added to each chapter.- Practical lessons across diverse themes such as People and Color, Seasons and Nature, Animals and Food, and more. Each chapter is designed to enhance your understanding of how Kanji integrates into daily life in Japan.- A mix of exercises including writing practice, advanced reading, and listening activities, allowing you to apply what you've learned in varied and engaging ways.- BONUS: Each chapter contains insights on radicals, helping you to understand the building blocks of Kanji and making it easier to memorize and recognize patterns.- ADDED BONUS: High-quality images and audio exercises for a multi-sensory learning experience. This approach not only aids in memorizing Kanji but also improves your reading and listening skills in Japanese. Japanese Kanji Made Easy JLPT N4 is more than just a workbook; it's a comprehensive guide to conquering the complexities of Kanji and achieving success in the JLPT N4 exam. Pick up your copy of Japanese Kanji Made Easy JLPT N4 and master the essential Kanji for JLPT N4 today!
春风夏雨（Spring Breeze and Summer Rain, Bilingual Edition）
范媛是一个年轻貌美且十分善良的女孩，她的善举影响着身边的人，其言其行传递着爱心与温暖。春风化雨，润物无声。 大学毕业后，和闺蜜的哥哥结婚生子，过着让人羡慕的幸福生活。然而，天有不测风云。在她双胞胎儿女三岁生日的那一天，突如其来的致命打击，犹如晴天霹雳。她倒下了，她的世界崩塌了。 接下来，她会从生命中不可承受之痛解脱出来吗？她会从意外的、毁灭性的打击中重新找回自己吗？Tiffany is a young, beautiful, and very kindhearted girl. Her kind deeds affect the people around her, and her words and benevolent deeds convey warmth and love. The warm spring winds and the summer rain is moist enough to nourish all things. After graduating from college, she married her best friend's brother, had children, and lived an enviable and happy life. However, the heavenly skies are unpredictable. On the day of her twins' third birthday, the sudden fatal blow was like a thunderbolt from the sky. She fell, and her world collapsed.From here, will she be freed from life's unbearable pain? Will she rediscover herself from that unexpected, devastating blow?
Learning Thai with h璽i ให้
Learning Thai with h璽i ให้The Audio files can be downloaded free from the following website: www.thaibooks.neth璽i ให้, along with words like d璽ai ได,้ lɛɛ́u แล้ว and kɔ̂ɔ ก็, is one of the most important words in the Thai language.When speaking Thai, it is important to understand the correct usage of the verb h璽i ให้ in everyday speech. One simple way to use the verb h璽i ให้ is "to give something to someone". It is used in a similar manner as the English verb "to give".In addition, h璽i ให้ is used as a causative verb which has several different meanings depending on the situation, and the way it is spoken. It can be translated into English as to let, to allow, to make and even to order or to force someone to do something.In some situations h璽i ให้ is better translated into English as the preposition "for", "for you", "for me" etc. It is also oftenused in idiomatic phrases where it carries no meaning itself but denotes only the sense of a command.Thais use the verb h璽i ให้ in an intuitive way in a variety of situations in order to express feelings, wishes, commands and nuances of meaning while communicating with each other every day. If you learn this word well, you will be rewarded.
The Last King of Shang, Book 4
This is the 4th book, in Chinese, pinyin and English, of the Last King of Shang series by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. The corrupt king of Shang continues his siege of West Qi City. His forces camp outside the city gates and send powerful generals and terrifying sorcerers into battle. All are defeated by the rebel Zhou army led by Jiang Ziya. But then the two sons of the king arrive, tricked by a devious magician into fighting on their evil father's side.This book, the fourth in the series, is based on chapters 51 through 67 of the legendary Chinese novel The Investiture of the Gods. It is a compelling tale of honor, ambition, and divine struggles, with rich storytelling and vivid imagery. This high-stakes saga explores the clash between gods and humans, and the painful dilemmas of those who must choose between loyalty to the king and their own honor.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang have retold this epic story to make it accessible to Chinese readers of all levels, using a limited vocabulary, simpler sentences, and fewer proper nouns. Each page of Simplified Chinese is also shown in phonetic pinyin. Words not included in the HSK4 list of commonly used words are defined where they first appear. A full English translation and glossary are included in the back of the book. A free audiobook is available on YouTube.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang are co-authors of dozens of popular books for English-speaking people learning Chinese language and culture, including the 31-volume Journey to the West series, and innovative translations of the Dao De Jing, Art of War, and San Zi Jing. Their books are available at www.imagin8press.com and from most online booksellers.======================A Guide to Different Editions=======================The Last King of Shang books are available in several different formats, depending on what you're looking for. They are listed below. You can also visit www.imagin8press.com, where you will find purchase links for all the books listed here.The Last King of Shang -- in EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified ChineseAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: oversized hardcover ("coffee table" size) and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- audiobook - in spoken ChineseAvailable in: audiobookA series of 6 individual paperbacks, in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebook
The Last King of Shang, Book 3
This is the 3rd book, in Chinese, pinyin and English, of the Last King of Shang series by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. In the waning days of the Shang dynasty in ancient China, an epic battle begins between forces loyal to the corrupt Shang king and the rebels of West Qi. The leader of the Shang army, Grand Tutor Wen, desperately recruits a host of demons, immortals and Daoist magicians to his side. They build ten magic traps to ensnare the West Qi rebels. But the legendary Jiang Ziya, aided by Nezha and the immortals of Mount Kunlun, use deception, magic and raw strength to disable the traps and lead a counterattack against the king's forces.This book, the third in the series, is based on chapters 35 through 50 of The Investiture of the Gods. It is a compelling tale of honor, ambition, and divine struggles, with rich storytelling and vivid imagery. This high-stakes saga explores the clash between gods and humans, and the trials of those who must choose between loyalty to the king and their own honor.Best-selling authors Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang have retold this epic story to make it accessible to Chinese readers of all levels, using a limited vocabulary, simpler sentences, and fewer proper nouns. Each page of Simplified Chinese is also shown in phonetic pinyin. Words not included in the HSK4 list of commonly used words are defined where they first appear. A full English translation and glossary are included in the back of the book. A free audiobook is available on YouTube.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang are co-authors of dozens of popular books for English-speaking people learning Chinese language and culture, including the 31-volume Journey to the West series, and innovative translations of the Dao De Jing, Art of War, and San Zi Jing. Their books are available at www.imagin8press.com and from most online booksellers.e wa======================A Guide to Different Editions=======================The Last King of Shang books are available in several different formats, depending on what you're looking for. They are listed below. You can also visit www.imagin8press.com, where you will find purchase links for all the books listed here.The Last King of Shang -- in EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified ChineseAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: oversized hardcover ("coffee table" size) and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- audiobook - in spoken ChineseAvailable in: audiobookA series of 6 individual paperbacks, in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebookning
A Brief History of the Chinese Language I
As the first volume of a multi-volume set on Chinese phonetics, this book gives a full picture of the historical development of the Chinese language and studies the phonetics of the early form of Chinese, i.e. Old Chinese.
A Brief History of the Chinese Language III
As the third volume of a multi-volume set on Chinese phonetics, this book examines the phonetical system of Modern Chinese and phonetical changes from Middle Chinese to Modern Chinese.
A Brief History of the Chinese Language II
As the second volume of a multi-volume set on Chinese phonetics, this book examines the phonetical systems of Middle Chinese and phonetical changes from Old Chinese to Middle Chinese.
Superstars
The Tang Dynasty (618 to 907 AD) is considered to be China's Golden Age of Poetry, and My China in Tang Poetry is a personal celebration of the genius of the Tang poets by writer, teacher and translator Susan Wan Dolling. She provides a feast of new translations of the poems, accompanying them with explanations of the meaning and context of each with an unparalleled depth of knowledge and understanding, as well as an enthusiasm that is infectious. To her, the poems are not only the epitome of culture and art, but also a store of stories and images that remains relevant today.Volume One, Superstars, selections from the two giants of Tang poetry, Li Bai, aka Li Po, and Du Fu, aka Tu Fu. These new translations of their poems are arranged thematically, with historical background, allusions, and this translator's readings imbedded into the stories they tell.
Mulan, Woman Warrior
The story of Mulan, the young girl who joins the army to save her family and her country, is at least 1500 years old. Over the centuries, it has inspired dozens of poems, plays, novels, songs, and more recently, graphic novels, TV shows and films. The details of the story vary, but the core is always the same: a young girl living with her family in a small Chinese village learns that the army requires each family to contribute one man to fight invaders from the North. To save her elderly father she disguises herself as a young man and enlists in the army; she excels at fighting, strategy and leadership and rises through the ranks; the war ends successfully; she is recognized as a hero and is offered rewards by the Emperor; she declines the rewards and humbly chooses to return to her family and take up the traditional life of a village woman.This wonderful little book consists of just 30 six-line verses, and lets beginning students enjoy a great story while also learning to read Simplified Chinese. It uses a minimal vocabulary of just 233 words, using fewer than 300 different characters. Proper nouns are underlined, and new words that are not in the HSK3 standard vocabulary are defined on the page where they first appear. Each page of Chinese also contains a pinyin (romanized spelling) version. This gives an assist to beginning readers by letting them sound out the words instead of having to recognize each character in the main text. The pinyin is also useful for looking up word definitions in the glossary. There is an English translation at the end, and a free audiobook is available on the YouTube Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.Jeff Pepper is President and CEO of Imagin8 Press, and has written dozens of books about Chinese language and culture. Over his thirty-five year career he has founded and led several successful computer software firms, including one that became a publicly traded company. He's authored two software related books and was awarded three U.S. software patents.
Learn Chinese Radicals
This is a book to practice the 214 standard Chinese radicals in.In This Book You Will Find: Material for students new to the writing and reading of Chinese characters.A list of the 214 standard Chinese radicals and their variants in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters.A page spread that consists of 12 radicals provided in the left column, and 16 writing boxes per row to practice in.Each radical can be written 16 times, across two pages.Blank pages provided for copying.Every radical is provided with its: Pinyin pronunciationMeaning in EnglishNumber of strokesThe list provided is 100% correct, but Chinese radical lists found online can vary due to several factors: Historical Variations: Throughout history, there have been different categorizations and interpretations of radicals, leading to variations in radical lists.Simplification and Standardization: The Chinese writing system has undergone reforms, such as simplification in mainland China and traditional forms in Taiwan and Hong Kong. These reforms may result in different radical lists being used in different regions.Scholarly Interpretations: Different scholars may have different perspectives on which components should be considered radicals, leading to variations in radical lists.Educational Curriculum: Radical lists used in educational materials may be tailored to suit the specific needs of learners or the requirements of the curriculum, resulting in variations.Usage and Frequency: Some lists may prioritize radicals based on their frequency of use or importance in understanding characters, leading to variations depending on the purpose of the list.Overall, the variation in Chinese radical lists reflects the complexity and richness of the Chinese writing system, as well as the diverse perspectives and needs of learners and users.Radicals serve as headers in dictionaries, organizing characters or words. The 214 Kangxi radicals specifically categorize entries in the Kangxi dictionary; they are not universally employed in other dictionaries, unless another dictionary deliberately adopts the same radical set. Consequently, if a smaller dictionary opts not to include some obscure characters found in larger or more comprehensive dictionaries, it may lack the complete set of Kangxi radicals.The Kangxi dictionary, being Traditional Chinese, uses its distinct set of radicals, which differs from those used in Simplified Chinese dictionaries. However, entries in Simplified Chinese dictionaries may still be rooted in the Kangxi dictionary.Radicals, whether Kangxi or otherwise, are essentially arbitrary. They often bear little relation to a character's meaning or pronunciation. Therefore, it's entirely acceptable for a new dictionary publisher to devise their own radical system for character grouping.
Learning Thai with d璽ai ได้ Book I - Secrets 1-14
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, you certainly want to learn to speak Thai fluently. This book will take you a long way towards your goal. d璽ai ได้ is one of the most common words in Thai. It is a multifunctional helping verb and is used by Thais in several different ways. It has many distinct meanings depending on where it is placed in a sentence and which other words are used with it. With this book you won't just learn how to use d璽ai ได้ but will also acquire a deeper knowledge of the Thai language in general. Included are: - complete and informative written examples - audio spoken by native speakers - highlights and explanations of d璽ai's ได้ usage - sections of simple and easy to understand advice - useful hints and tips on d璽ai ได้ and the spoken Thai language Furthermore, you will get to see the language "through the eyes of d璽ai ได้". Study this book and you will be rewarded; your Thai friends will be amazed at your deep understanding of the subtleties of their language. In the Book II (Secrets 15-22) you will learn how to use Thai tenses.
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Embodied Books
We often speak of the body of text, and Darian Goldin Stahl's excellent and timely book deals with sister-inspired texts of the body. Stahl makes the case, beautifully and powerfully, for the value of artists' books to open us up (like a laparotomy) to illness experience. (Paul Crawford, Professor of Health Humanities, University of Nottingham, UK) This book investigates how handmade artists' books excite the senses to communicate lived experiences of illness and disability. The combination of text, image, materials, and form, along with the gesture of turning pages, make artists' books a powerful source of expressive potential. These works of art not only enable patients to create meaning from their medical experiences, but also invite healthcare learners to an uncensored read of critiques on Western medicine. Artists' books are increasingly popular among medical institutions in an age of digital screens because of their intimate handheld, multi-sensory expressions of bodily phenomena that may be difficult or impossible to communicate through words alone. By applying a phenomenological practice of sensing and meaning-making, the author provides step-by-step instructions for creating new artists' books as part of health humanities pedagogies. In this way, Embodied Books serves as a philosophical and pragmatic example of why and how experiencing artists' books in healthcare contexts is so important.
Korean Workbooks for Beginners
Discover the Elegance of Hangul with Our Korean Workbook for BeginnersUnlock the secrets of Korean writing with our comprehensive workbook designed specifically for adult learners. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your vocabulary, this workbook is your passport to not only understanding but also mastering the Korean language.Crafted with care, this workbook blends the art of Korean calligraphy with practical handwriting exercises, ensuring a deep and engaging learning experience. Writing to Learn: Progress from basic strokes to writing full sentences with exercises that solidify learning.Handwriting Practice for Adults: Tailored practice that respects the maturity of adult learners, focusing on improving handwriting and comprehension.Korean Alphabet Workbook: Learn each letter of the Hangul alphabet with detailed guides.Learn Korean for Adult Beginners: Start your journey with fundamental phrases and expand to conversational vocabulary.Korean Writing Practice Book: Filled with activities to practice and perfect your Korean writing skills.Why Choose Our Workbook?Includes a guide on how to write in Korean, making it perfect for self-study.Designed for both self-taught learners and classroom use.Ideal for learners who enjoy the process of handwriting practice to remember new words and phrases.A special section for calligraphy practice to appreciate the beauty of Korean lettering.Transform Your Korean Learning ExperienceOur workbook is an invaluable resource for those who want to learn Korean for kids and adults alike. The journey of learning a new language should be as exciting as it is educational, and our workbook is a testament to that belief.Take the First StepReady to start writing in Korean? Add our workbook to your cart and begin the rewarding journey of Hangul today.
Workbook for Learning Elementary Arabic 101
The Workbook for Learning Elementary Arabic 101 is intended to provide early learners of Arabic with easy steps to master pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, and comprehension. Beginners often note that they need ample practice with the letters to help them build a strong Arabic foundation. This workbook provides tools to address this need. It facilitates learning with examples, and it offers a collection of audio-lingual exercises for use individually, in groups, and inside and outside the classroom setting.
The Language of Food: Through the Lens of East Asian Films and Drama
The Language of Food: Through the Lens of East Asian Films and Drama invites readers into the fascinating world where food culture and language intersect, revealing how each dish communicates beyond mere taste.Through East Asian films and television shows, this book uncovers the rich tapestry of 'food languages' embedded within East Asian cultures. Divided into three parts - Base, Ingredients, and Seasoning - this book provides a structured exploration of this phenomenon. The Base section offers philosophical and historical context, while the Ingredients section delves deeper into specific themes, using examples from film and television drama to illustrate the nuanced communication inherent in food culture. Finally, the book is 'seasoned' with linguistic insights and a practical food words glossary, aiding readers in navigating the intricate verbal and cultural nuances at play. This illuminating resource goes beyond the realm of food itself, offering a profound understanding of how each dish carries its language, enriching communication and deepening cultural connections.This book will captivate students and researchers of East Asian languages, media studies, film studies, food studies, and Korean Wave studies and anyone intrigued by the intricate relationship between food and language.
The Perception and Acquisition of Chinese Polysemy
Polysemous lexical items have multiple senses associated with a single form, and these senses are interrelated. Polysemy is a universal and omnipresent phenomenon, providing a robust tool to convey creatively our ideas and thoughts. As a result, polysemy presents challenges for second language (L2) learners. Existing studies on the issue of polysemy in language acquisition often rely on researchers' subjective understandings of the network of meanings around a lexical item or focus on English examples. Yet Chinese lexis exhibits greater polysemy than English and deserves its own examination. This book takes one Chinese polysemous item as an example to explore how native (L1) speakers and L2 learners perceive its multiple senses as well as how these senses are acquired by L2 learners. This book also investigates the predictive strengths of various factors that contribute to the acquisition pattern. A multidisciplinary approach is adopted to achieve these objectives, including methods from cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, and corpus linguistics.
Topics in Korean Language and Culture
Topics in Korean Language and Culture: Volume One covers 12 essential topics relating to both traditional and contemporary Korean culture and society.
Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary
Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary: Full-colour throughoutUser-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cuesConvenient features5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQandA - suggested answers to questions askedCoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Transforming Hanzi Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Theory, Research, and Practice
Transforming Hanzi Pedagogy in the Digital Age 电写时代的汉字教学 brings together expert researchers and practitioners to offer a coherent theoretical, empirical, pedagogical, and experiential justification for a shift in pedagogical focus from handwriting to e-writing in L2 Chinese pedagogy.This volume argues for a pedagogy based on the 21st century communicative needs of L2 Chinese users, grounded in empirical research as well as practical and lived experiences. The authors propose an "e-writing as primary" (电写为主，手写为辅) framework for L2 Chinese instruction in the 21st century, a transformational proposal which will fundamentally shift the pedagogical focus of L2 Chinese instruction globally towards more learner-centered, research-informed practice. This volume includes three theoretical foundation chapters, four empirical studies, three descriptions of program-level implementation, and ten expert L2 Chinese user vignettes, which, taken together, offer a thorough introduction to e-writing for the future of L2 Chinese teaching and learning.This book will be informative for Chinese language instructors, researchers, program directors, materials developers, and advanced graduate students in both CFL and CSL contexts worldwide.
Modern Persian, Elementary Level
Modern Persian, Elementary Level is a textbook of the Persian language spoken in Iran. It is intended for university-level learners and features material for two consecutive semesters of elementary Persian. The textbook aims to facilitate the implementation of the most recent trends in language instruction by emphasizing the basic tenets of flipped learning and practicing the communicative language teaching methodology with the student-centric approach to language instruction. With its real-world topics; high-frequency structures and vocabulary; thematic presentation of material; a plethora of engaging speaking activities in each chapter; dedicated listening, reading and writing sections; and integration of cultural material, this textbook is an integrated, straightforward and culture-conscious way to acquiring functional proficiency in spoken and written Persian. Complete with a companion website, over 300 audio and video presentations, answer key, a searchable audio dictionary and a special appendix for instructors that features classroom activity materials for the entire year, this textbook makes for an innovative and modern language-learning resource that is available in print and in an E-book format. Extra features and accompanying online resources make this textbook an effective option for those who wish to learn the language on their own. The theoretical framework and underlying linguistic philosophy of the book, its methodology and practical approach to language instruction, format, and learning objectives are based on the latest trends in foreign language instruction defined by the Modern Language Association and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. The material of the textbook also reflects the 5 Cs of National Standards in Foreign Language Education. Modern Persian, Elementary Level features all the attributes necessary for the implementation of modern practices in foreign language instruction such as context-based teaching for real-world objectives, integrated approach toward all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), thematic presentation of material, differentiation between proficiency and competence, and student-centred classrooms. The curriculum, lessons plans, exercises and activities that inspired the material of the chapters have been tested at Cornell University for several years with groups of students from beginners with no background in Persian to Persian-heritage students, undergraduate and graduate students, and even faculty members from other fields. Feedback from students has been considered and incorporated in the development of the textbook. Modern Persian, Elementary Level is inspired by the author's extensive years of experience in designing and teaching less-commonly-taught language programs and is informed by the experiences, research, and data across various modern languages. The textbook is intended to train literate Persian speakers and teaches familiarity with both colloquial pronunciation and written spelling as practised naturally by Persian native speakers.
Learn to Speak Taishanese 1
When is it too late to learn about someone's past? Or even the present?To Amy, a 20-year old college student from San Francisco, life was too busy to wrap her mind around silly questions like this one, until she found out that her grandmother, or Popo in Chinese, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This memory disorder not only took away Popo's identity, but also her speech abilities, leaving her with the use of only her mother tongue: Taishanese.With Popo's progressive memory loss each day, Amy knew the answer to her question was: tomorrow would be too late. The only way to connect with Popo again was by building a bridge between them. Learning Taishanese was that bridge.In this book, you will join Amy's journey to reconnect with her grandma using Taishanese in San Francisco's Chinatown. From having dim sum to describing her favorite pastimes, Amy will teach you everything you need to know to master basic conversational Taishanese.
Yallā Part One: Volume 1
Based on the latest teaching techniques, Yallā is a comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), helping students to acquire fluency and accuracy in the language. It is split into two volumes that support students as they advance through their understanding: the first for beginners, and the second for intermediate learners. The textbook focuses on the four major language skills - reading, listening, writing, and speaking - and emphasizes the development of effective learning strategies. Each chapter includes a wide selection of materials that introduce new vocabulary and grammar structures whilst reinforcing previous material. Communication-oriented activities such as role-playing and interviews enable accurate and productive language use, while writing is presented systematically and reflects real-life communication. Each volume also includes a grammar reference section, which makes assimilation easier by drawing on common points between the student's knowledge of English and of Arabic.
Yallā Part Two: Volume 2
Based on the latest teaching techniques, Yallā is a comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), helping students to acquire fluency and accuracy in the language. It is split into two volumes that support students as they advance through their understanding: the first for beginners, and the second for intermediate learners. The textbook focuses on the four major language skills - reading, listening, writing, and speaking - and emphasizes the development of effective learning strategies. Each chapter includes a wide selection of materials that introduce new vocabulary and grammar structures whilst reinforcing previous material. Communication-oriented activities such as role-playing and interviews enable accurate and productive language use, while writing is presented systematically and reflects real-life communication. Each volume also includes a grammar reference section, which makes assimilation easier by drawing on common points between the student's knowledge of English and of Arabic.
Yallā Part One: Volume 1
Based on the latest teaching techniques, Yallā is a comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), helping students to acquire fluency and accuracy in the language. It is split into two volumes that support students as they advance through their understanding: the first for beginners, and the second for intermediate learners. The textbook focuses on the four major language skills - reading, listening, writing, and speaking - and emphasizes the development of effective learning strategies. Each chapter includes a wide selection of materials that introduce new vocabulary and grammar structures whilst reinforcing previous material. Communication-oriented activities such as role-playing and interviews enable accurate and productive language use, while writing is presented systematically and reflects real-life communication. Each volume also includes a grammar reference section, which makes assimilation easier by drawing on common points between the student's knowledge of English and of Arabic.
Basic Written Chinese
Move From Complete Beginner Level to Basic Proficiency with this beginning-level course in written Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly reading and writing simple, connected Chinese sentences. Along with its sister book Basic Spoken Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Written Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the written Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese characters is not enough; you have to work smart to learn this very different language efficiently. No matter why you've chosen to learn Chinese--for business, travel, cultural studies or another goal--the Basic Chinese approach of two separate but integrated tracks in spoken and written Chinese will help you learn this language most efficiently and successfully. Basic Written Chinese is designed so it can be used in a class with an instructor or by independent learners working on their own. Basic Written Chinese systematically introduces 288 of the highest frequency characters (in both their simplified and traditional forms) and over 700 common words written with them in context in sentences and a variety of reading passages to help you master basic Chinese reading and writing. This method will greatly improve your abilities to read Chinese and write Chinese The structure of each new character is explained in detail to make the learning of characters easier, and "look-alike" characters are compared and contrasted. Many lessons include character differentiation drills and some lessons include realia such as name cards, street signs, or email messages. Each lesson introduces 6 new characters and a number of words that are written using them. By dividing the leaning into small tasks, you maintain a sense of accomplishment rather than getting bogged down. You'll experience both printed and handwritten forms of characters, as well as several different printed fonts.The accompanying online media kit includes: Over 6 hours of audio by several native Mandarin speakers. Recordings of all reading selections. Recordings of all new characters and new vocabulary.Available separately, Basic Written Chinese Practice Essentials is the companion workbook for Basic Written Chinese. This practical guide includes a broad range of drills and exercises designed to dramatically enhance your proficiency in reading and writing Chinese. While designed for use with the companion textbook, it can be used together with any Chinese textbook or teaching program to hone your Chinese reading and writing language skills. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Online Chinese Learning
Online Chinese Learning aims to investigate the types of Language Learning Strategies that online Chinese learners use across asynchronous and synchronous learning environments in different learning contexts.
Using Chinese Classics for Intercultural Communicative Competence
Using Chinese Classics for Intercultural Communicative Competence presents new strategies and tools for integrating Mandarin language teaching with fostering intercultural competencies through contemporary, global lenses on Chinese classic texts.
A Dictionary of Arabic Idioms and Expressions
Are you at your wits' end (ضاقت بك الأرض) trying to master the Arabic language (تجيد اللغة)? With thousands of entries, this dictionary will help you to rattle off (تحدر حدراً) idioms and expressions in no time (في لمح البصر). The ability to use and understand idioms and expressions often marks the difference between a language-learning beginner and a natural-sounding language user. This dictionary translates over 8,000 Arabic idioms and expressions into English, covering a wide range of situations and registers. It helps intermediate and advanced learners of Arabic working in fields including translation, academia and business to hone their skills, and is equally useful to native Arabic speakers involved in translating and interpreting from Arabic to English.
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook, third edition, is a book of exercises and language tasks to facilitate practice and reinforce language use.
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, third edition, is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.
Arabic Writing in the Digital Age
The written and spoken forms of Arabic have been traditionally viewed as separate forms of the language that rarely overlap in writing, but this book will examine the recently emerged concept of 'mixed' writing that combines both written and spoken forms.
Chinese Sociolinguistics
Chinese Sociolinguistics examines the ways in which language contributes to shaping social, cultural, and ethnic identities in Greater China.
Hello Korean Volume 1
K-Drama star Lee Joon-gi teams up with Language Learning Experts to bring you this all-in-one guide for beginners who want to learn Korean as it's actually spoken in Seoul today! Korean is one of the fastest-growing second languages in the world, due to the huge popularity of Korean pop music, food and K-dramas. This book is designed to meet the needs of people who want to learn the language quickly and accurately--especially Korean pop culture fans! It features colorful drawings and a cast of youthful friends--Koreans and foreigners--who live in Seoul, hang out together, and have fun exploring the city. It also features Korean film and TV star Lee Joon-gi, who not only provides audio recordings of the dialogues, but contributes a series of stories about his favorite places and things to do in Seoul! Each chapter is organized as follows: An opening dialogue on a topic such as shopping or making plansA list of useful Korean vocabulary and everyday expressions that are commonly usedGrammar explanations, conversations and exercises to help you learn"Talking with Lee Joon-gi" when you can respond to prompts as though you are talking to him!A round-up summary of key words, phrases and concepts in the chapter"Lee Joon-gi's Seoul" -- The actor's favorite things to do, such as idol spotting! This book is designed by two leading Korean language experts--Jiyoung Park and Soyoung Yoo--to be used either as a classroom textbook or for self-study.
Yallā Part Two: Volume 2
Based on the latest teaching techniques, Yallā is a comprehensive introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), helping students to acquire fluency and accuracy in the language. It is split into two volumes that support students as they advance through their understanding: the first for beginners, and the second for intermediate learners. The textbook focuses on the four major language skills - reading, listening, writing, and speaking - and emphasizes the development of effective learning strategies. Each chapter includes a wide selection of materials that introduce new vocabulary and grammar structures whilst reinforcing previous material. Communication-oriented activities such as role-playing and interviews enable accurate and productive language use, while writing is presented systematically and reflects real-life communication. Each volume also includes a grammar reference section, which makes assimilation easier by drawing on common points between the student's knowledge of English and of Arabic.
