CHINESE STEP BY STEP

Chinese Step by Step, Level Three follows the story of an overseas student, Emily, through the course of her life in China. Her story is told through a series of 16 dialogues that become progressively sophisticated and challenging from one lesson to the next. The dialogues show scenarios anyone is likely to encounter when coming to China for the first time, whether to study, to work, or to visit.Each dialogue is accompanied by detailed instructional notes on grammar and usage. Additional informational notes also make each lesson a beginner',s guide to a single topic, like banking, shopping, dining, commuting and making reservations. Supplementary vocabulary and facts help learners go beyond the dialogues to manage daily situations in greater depth and talk about common topics with greater flexibility.Chinese Step by Step, Level Three is the second volume of the Chinese Step by Step series. It is recommended for intermediate beginners, either those who have studied Chinese Step by Step for Beginners and Chinese Step by Step, Level Two or with one semester',s study in Mandarin Chinese program or those with equivalent experience (in part-time courses or through self-study). Both a thorough knowledge of Pinyin and a rudimentary knowledge of Chinese characters are recommended for learners studying this textbook.Chinese Step by Step, Level Three includes the following features