Description:

Developing Chinese Fluency is a rigorous communication skill training program that seeks to systematically expand the intermediate learners’ vocabulary, and help them achieve advanced level proficiency in the oral and written use of the language -- particularly in the areas of description, comparison and introduction -- in a relatively short period of time. 

This text is intended for intermediate to low-advanced college-level students. It is also appropriate for heritage learners and accelerated high school programs. Its modular design allows the text to be used as a standalone one-year program, or use of individual module content as a supplement to an existing course.

Unit 1: Describing Objects 
Lesson 1: Colors and Shapes 
Lesson 2: Forms of Objects 
Lesson 3: Describing Visual Impressions 
Lesson 4: Describing a Scene or Space 

Unit 2: Talking About Products 
Lesson 1:Types of Products 
Lesson 2: Materials and Specifications 
Lesson 3: Product Information 
Lesson 4: Comparing Products 

Enrichment Unit 1: Products and Culture 

Unit 3: Describing People 
Lesson 1: Physical Features 
Lesson 2: Apparel and Attire 
Lesson 3: Describing Impressions of a Person 
Lesson 4: Portraying a Person 

Unit 4: Introducing People 
Lesson 1: Industry and Profession 
Lesson 2: Identity and Position 
Lesson 3: Hobbies, Skills and Education 
Lesson 4: Work Experience 
Lesson 5: Introducing a Person's Profile 

Enrichment Unit 2: People and Society 

Unit 5: Talking About Nature 
Lesson 1: Nature and Weather 
Lesson 2: Natural Disasters 
Lesson 3: Climate and Personal Feelings 
Lesson 4: Disaster Report 
Lesson 5: Comparing Climates and Reporting Natural Disasters 

Enrichment Unit 3: Climate and Environment 

Unit 6: Talking About Geography 
Lesson 1: Geographic Environment 
Lesson 2: Natural Resources 
Lesson 3: Characteristics of a Place 
Lesson 4: Introducing an Area 

Enrichment Unit 4: Tapping into Natural Resources 

Unit 7: Talking About Cities 
Lesson 1: In the City 
Lesson 2: Urban Characteristics 
Lesson 3: Changes and Development of a City 
Lesson 4: Introducing Cities 

Product details:

Publisher: Nelson Cengage Learning

ISBN: 9789814272834