On Not Speaking Chinese
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On Not Speaking Chinese
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Author : Ien Ang
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-07-08
On Not Speaking Chinese written by Ien Ang and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-08 with Social Science categories.
In this major new book, leading cultural thinker Ien Ang engages with urgent questions of identity in an age of globalisation and diaspora. The starting point for Ang's discussion is the experience of visiting Taiwan. Ang, a person of Chinese descent, born in Indonesia and raised in the Netherlands, found herself "faced with an almost insurmountable difficulty" - surrounded by people who expected her to speak to them in Chinese. She writes: "It was the beginning of an almost decade-long engagement with the predicaments of `Chineseness' in diaspora. In Taiwan I was different because I couldn't speak Chinese; in the West I was different because I looked Chinese". From this autobiographical beginning, Ang goes on to reflect upon tensions between `Asia' and `the West' at a national and global level, and to consider the disparate meanings of `Chineseness' in the contemporary world. She offers a critique of the increasingly aggressive construction of a global Chineseness, and challenges Western tendencies to equate `Chinese' with `Asian' identity. Ang then turns to `the West', exploring the paradox of Australia's identity as a `Western' country in the Asian region, and tracing Australia's uneasy relationship with its Asian neighbours, from the White Australia policy to contemporary multicultural society. Finally, Ang draws together her discussion of `Asia' and `the West' to consider the social and intellectual space of the `in-between', arguing for a theorising not of `difference' but of `togetherness' in contemporary societies.
On Not Speaking Chinese
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Author : Judith Squires
language : en
Publisher: Lawrence & Wishart Limited
Release Date : 1994
On Not Speaking Chinese written by Judith Squires and has been published by Lawrence & Wishart Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Arts, Modern categories.
New Formations is a journal of cultural debate, history and theory. It brings new and challenging perspectives to bear on the categories that frame cultural analysis and political action. The journal has covered issues ranging from the seduction of perversity to questions of nationalism and post-colonialism. Contributors open up new zones of enquiry whilst drawing new charts of understanding to explain new formations in contemporary life.
Learn To Speak Chinese From English
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Author : Ranjan Barman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-12-31
Learn To Speak Chinese From English written by Ranjan Barman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-31 with categories.
This book will help you speak Chinese directly from English language. This book will not teach you about Chinese alphabates. If you only want to know the way to speak Chinese from English then this is the perfect book for you. I have provided video tutorial link at the end of page that will help you learn Chinese pronunciation. The symbols you will see over the English alphabets those are tones. You will learn about them in the video tutorial. The link I have provided at the last page of this book. I have used very simple sequence of English sentences and their Chinese translation. You need to keep reading the sentences and practice it. You will find the logic of Chinese sentence making structures.
Chinese Speaking Learners Of English
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Author : Ryan M. Damerow
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-12-05
Chinese Speaking Learners Of English written by Ryan M. Damerow and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-05 with Education categories.
A compendium of the latest developments in research regarding English language education for Chinese-speaking learners, this volume combines cutting-edge research from multiple internationally-known scholars. The chapters offer unique insights into some of the most salient issues related to this broad topic. The seventh volume in the Global Research on Teaching and Learning English series, co-published with The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF), this book features chapters with original research written by TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant awardees. The volume addresses the crucial and growing need for research-based conversations on the contexts, environments, goals, and measures of success for Chinese-speaking learners of English. It includes sections on language assessment, perceptions in university contexts, and technology, especially in relation to young learners, in order to promote in-depth discussion of the teaching and learning of English for native speakers of Chinese. The volume’s 13 research-based chapters discuss topics such as the impact and implications of using emerging assessment tools; the increase in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses; academic speaking and writing; and teaching in an online or hybrid environment. Throughout the book the authors draw on their knowledge of their multiple contexts, as well as their learners’ needs and goals. This volume brings together innovative research for TESOL and TEFL students, language teacher educators, language policy specialists, language assessment scholars, and language teachers. Readers will become familiar with how these issues related to Chinese-speaking learners of English are being addressed in academic circles around the world.
Hacking Chinese
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Author : Olle Linge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-03-26
Hacking Chinese written by Olle Linge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-26 with categories.
Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.
Learn Chinese
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Author : Jenna Swan
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-03-11
Learn Chinese written by Jenna Swan and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-11 with categories.
As one of the most unique and the most widely spoken languages in the world, Chinese is gaining popularity at tremendous speed. Around 1.2 billion people (16% of the world's population) speak Chinese, the language which is also called Mandarin, "Hanyu" or "Putonghua". Speaking from the foreigner's perspective, believe us when we say that the first conversation you manage with a Chinese person will be an amazing feeling. The language is not simple, let's be honest. Yet the book you are reading right now includes all the basic knowledge the beginner must know, and is aimed at helping you on the journey of studying Chinese. It may not be evident at first, but a better understanding of Mandarin will ensure that you have more time exploring and enjoying the best that the country has to offer: tourist attractions, arts and entertainment activities, and the local cuisine to name a few. But what if you are due to travel anytime soon? Is it still possible to master at least the basics of the Chinese language if you're given only a few days to do so? Fortunately, it is possible, and this book will help you do just that. This book features easy-to-understand guides on how the language can best be used in situations including but not limited to the following: Greeting other people and introducing yourself, specifically the proper way of doing so Getting around and exploring (e.g. asking for directions, telling the time) Ordering food at restaurants Shopping And more! And the best part is, with the help of this book, you will learn to master all that and more in just 7 days!
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Author : Stella Chen
language : en
Publisher: UBS Publishers' Distributors
Release Date : 2003
written by Stella Chen and has been published by UBS Publishers' Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Xiaoyuan Hanyu responds to the practical needs of college students with a text that presents natural and idiomatic Chinese along with concise English instruction. Originally developed at the University of Washington, it has been used successfully at Middlebury College and other institutions for over a decade. This first published edition incorporates enhanced typography, streamlined organization, new exercises, a complete glossary, and includes an audio CD of the Chinese texts. The authors are native speakers of both Chinese and English. Sixteen lessons introduce vocabulary for discussing topics of concern to college students, such as finding a place to live, registering for classes, resolving cultural misunderstandings, and visiting a professor’s house. Sections centered around clusters of new vocabulary items guide the student through reading and writing exercises while simultaneously reviewing previously introduced words and patterns. Oral exercises provide opportunities to use and practice the new material. Grammar and usage explanations and exercises further prepare the student for reading the lesson’s main text (kewen), an extended passage that uses the new vocabulary and grammar. Each lesson ends with a series of homework assignments. Among Xiaoyuan Hanyu’s features are: - Ease in following any of the leading beginning-Chinese textbooks - Thorough preparation of the student for both spoken and written advanced Chinese in the classroom and in travel in China - Emphasis on listening and speaking in class, centered on natural dialogues that use actual spoken forms, not "textbook language" - Accompanying audio CD - Simplified characters and pinyin romanization, with equivalent traditional (complex) characters provided in vocabulary lists - Clear explanations of grammar and usage - Extensive exercises for practicing vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing - Lesson content focusing on practical topics that college students want and need to discuss - Organization of lessons in the sequence that teachers teachers of Chinese at the University of Washington.
Speaking Of Chinese
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Author : Raymond Chang
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2001
Speaking Of Chinese written by Raymond Chang and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Foreign Language Study categories.
"This pleasant, unpretentious account [is] a small stream leading to the ocean of the culture of China."--Scientific American
Conversational Chinese Dialogues
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Author : Touri Language Learning
language : en
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
Release Date : 2019-06-05
Conversational Chinese Dialogues written by Touri Language Learning and has been published by Touri Language Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-05 with Foreign Language Study categories.
When face-to-face with a real Chinese speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Chinese or communicate if there's an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. 'How do I get out of this situation?', You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Chinese Stories along with their translations, providing new Chinese speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Chinese dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There's no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Chinese quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Chinese Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Chinese version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Chinese book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in France or any Chinese speaking country without relying on Google Translate -Join Chinese conversations with your Chinese speaking coworkers, friends, or family members -Date Chinese-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Chinese; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Chinese Dialogues and start learning Chinese right now!
Sound And Script In Chinese Diaspora
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Author : Jing Tsu
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2011-01-15
Sound And Script In Chinese Diaspora written by Jing Tsu and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-15 with Social Science categories.
What happens when language wars are not about hurling insults or quibbling over meanings, but are waged in the physical sounds and shapes of language itself? Native and foreign speakers, mother tongues and national languages, have jostled for distinction throughout the modern period. The fight for global dominance between the English and Chinese languages opens into historical battles over the control of the medium through standardization, technology, bilingualism, pronunciation, and literature in the Sinophone world. Encounters between global languages, as well as the internal tensions between Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, present a dynamic, interconnected picture of languages on the move. In Sound and Script in Chinese Diaspora, Jing Tsu explores the new global language trade, arguing that it aims at more sophisticated ways of exerting influence besides simply wielding knuckles of power. Through an analysis of the different relationships between language standardization, technologies of writing, and modern Chinese literature around the world from the nineteenth century to the present, this study transforms how we understand the power of language in migration and how that is changing the terms of cultural dominance. Drawing from an unusual array of archival sources, this study cuts across the usual China-West divide and puts its finger on the pulse of a pending supranational world under “literary governance.”