Where do Chinese proverbs come from? How many are there? Are they all four characters long? Did you know that behind every proverb there is a story? This volume tells you nine stories behind nine proverbs, and invites the readers to guess the corresponding proverb in their own language. The book offers: grammatical and vocabulary structures within the HSK3 standard; cultural inserts; glossary with pronunciation and translation; no pinyin in text, to encourage the habit of reading authentic material; activities at the end of each chapter; downloadable audio files with the complete reading of the text. ... |
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Beijing is a rapidly growing city where modernity and tradition meet and clash in a dynamic and intense union. Come and discover the most fascinating locations in this great metropolis and let yourself be amazed by the secrets it hides! Immerse yourself in the millennial Chinese culture by visiting the ancient alleys and the futuristic artery roads of the Capital city of the North. In this reader you will find: grammar structures and vocabulary in accordance with the HSK1-2 standards; glossary with pronunciation and translation; text without Pinyin to promote authentic reading; comprehension and grammar revision ... |
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Xinxin is a Chinese girl who lives in Italy. When school finishes for the summer holidays, she travels to Shanghai to spend the holidays with her paternal grandparents. Divided by two cultures, every day Xinxin observes, listens, tastes and explores a world that she only partly understands. An unforgettable summer in China will let Xinxin rediscover and be amazed by her country of origin. In this reader you will find: grammar structures and vocabulary in accordance with the HSK2 standard; glossary with pronunciation and translation; text without Pinyin to promote authentic reading; comprehension and grammar ... |
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How was the earth and man created? How were the properties of tea discovered? How did a poor shepherd and a fairy fall in love? How did Chang'e, a young woman who didn't want to lose her beauty, fly to the moon with Yutu, the Jade Rabbit? This book includes ten stories, ten journeys between past and present, in a world where the gods and mortals live in harmony and where story and myth are entwined. The book offers: grammatical structures and vocabulary according to HSK3 standards; glossary with pronunciation and translation no pinyin in text to encourage the habit of reading authentic material; activities ... |
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Many people will know the legend of Mulan, a young girl who dresses up as a male soldier and goes to fight in a long war in place of her old, sick father. After ten years of fighting courageously, she returns home to her family with one great desire: peace between the kingdoms that existed in China in that period of time. In this book we discover how brave and determined Mulan is, but also that she is a vulnerable young girl with dreams, just like many young girls today. The book offers: grammatical structures and vocabulary according to HSK 3/4 standards; glossary with pronunciation and translation; no pinyin in ... |
