Encounters
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Chinese Language and Culture, Screenplay 1
Zao Wang, Yao Rao, Xing Yusen, and Xing Yulin
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Encounters Screenplay 1 and Screenplay 2 include the script of the twenty part Encounters: Chinese Language and Culture dramatic series. Screenplay 1 includes the dialogue in English, pinyin, and simplified Chinese. (Future printings will be updated to include traditional Chinese.) Screenplay 2 includes the dialogue in English, pinyin, traditional and simplified Chinese. Instructors may use the screenplays to help students comprehend the dialogue of the movie, which is spoken at an authentic speed, and use them as resources for classroom activities, such as acting out scenes from the drama. The dramatic series, many short videos, and hours of audio accompany Encounters Student Book 1 and Student Book 2 and are available at www.EncountersChinese.com.
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Click here to view a brochure about the features and methodology of Encounters: Chinese Language and Culture. For complete information and access to Encounters videos and audio materials, please visit: http://encounterschinese.com/
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• Asia (including Russia), Central America, South America, and Africa: Customers in these areas must order from Sinolingua's Web site, encounterschinese.com.cn.
“As a foreign language instructor and researcher, I am very meticulous and demanding regarding the selection and utilization of instructional materials. In the last ten years, we have seen a significant increase of interest in Chinese language and culture in K-16 settings. As is true for many foreign language programs, not all Chinese programs provide the same quality of education. Authentic and meaningful learning materials, especially textbooks, are the foundation of any high-quality foreign language instructional program. I strongly recommend the Encounters materials, a remarkable series of textbooks, to all Chinese instructors, especially those teaching at the high school and college levels. I believe both teachers and students will very much enjoy this exemplar of a new generation of language programming.”—Ting Shen, University of Mount Union, Journal of Technology and Chinese Language Teaching
“Encounters provides a well-rounded introduction to the language…. [It is] well organised and comprehensive."
—Francesca Sablan, second-year Chinese studies student, University of Manchester, Times Higher Education
"A powerful and innovative textbook series for students of Chinese."—Christopher Lupke, Washington State University
"Among the many strengths of Encounters are the emphasis on culture in the videos, the variety of activities, and the useful review sections."—Jing Zhai, Marquette University
"I like the natural context and the different types of exercises in the Encounters textbook. Further, the video is nothing short of great."—Hanna Lin, West Virginia University
"I like all the integrated multimedia tools. Outstanding."—Bernard Geoxavier, Belmont Hill School
"As a teacher, I like the architecture of the book and its efforts to teach American students in a more communicative way. I especially appreciate the cultural materials and also the Skillbuilder exercises."—Yinong Yang, Buckingham Browne & Nichols
"Particularly for high school freshmen (who make up a majority of my introductory Chinese classes), I need materials that are hands-on and practical if I am to maintain their focus and interest. Encounters promises just that."—Peter Bonanno, Suffield Academy
"Wonderful textbooks! With Encounters’ well-constructed units and careful organization, I can save a lot of planning time."—Jia Yanmei, Perry County Central High
“Encounters shows my students how Chinese is used in real life context. The cultural segments are great because they let students see different points of view in Chinese.”—Jean Kimura, Milken Community High School
“It's easy for students to understand, comprehend, and to pick up the language. You pick up the subtleties and authenticity of the language. Students are inspired by seeing the video and seeing Americans speak Chinese. I have seen an improvement in my students’ character reading and listening skills after using Encounters.”—Litan Rath, Westinghouse College Prep High School
“I wouldn’t use use anything else. I love it. It's hard for American students to learn in the traditional Chinese way. Encounters is more fluid and does not promote rote memorization.”—Jennifer Portillo, The Denver Center for International Studies
"By focusing in the first lessons on basic survival pronunciation, Encounters gives students more confidence to learn Chinese. A wonderful textbook! And the video series provides an authentic and high-quality environment in which to learn Chinese."—Bei Chen, University of North Texas
“This is the best Chinese language textbook that I have seen. It's so authentic and speaking-based versus grammar-based. My students love the video and always want to watch more.”—Bei Chen, University of North Texas
“It's a modern up-to-date, interactive, interesting, fun way to learn Chinese. I highly recommend Encounters.”—Li Mann, Fresno City College
“Innovative, fantastic, very engaging and encouraging for learning. . . . Encounters will be a major contribution to the Chinese teaching field.”—Chengzhi Chu, Ph.D., Director of the Chinese Language Program, University of California, Davis
“The video series provides authentic materials to engage and connect to learners. Students are encouraged and eager to try out speaking in pairs or during mingling exercises. My students also appreciated the grammar and culture bits throughout each unit.”—Tina Chang, The Northwest School
Publication Date: August 30, 2011
