Since New Practical Chinese Reader was published in 2002, it has been well received by teachers and learners of Chinese around the world. For users’ convenience, in this new edition, we have revised those we found improper, but have not revised the framework, the texts and the main language points of the textbook. In contrast to its first edition, the explanations of the text are designed next to each text to facilitate students. Users can visit www.blcup.com/resource.blcup.com and download the traditional Chinese version of the texts for free. All the reading materials and illustrations in the accompanying workbook are updated.
New Practical Chinese Reader (2nd Edition) Textbook 3, with altogether 12 lessons, tells interesting stories about the life of several foreign students and their friendship with their Chinese friends and teachers. It also introduces the customs and culture integrating daily life.
A CD of MP3 file is attached to the book, with the texts, new words, key sentences and dialogue practice recorded in it.
Liu Xun is a professor at College of Humanities and Social Sciences of Beijing Language and Culture University, chief senior editor of Chinese textbooks of Beijing Language and Culture University Press, and member of the Advisory Committee Board of the HSK Committee. He was a member of the Hanban Expert Advisory Committee for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, consultant of Chinese teaching for the New York State Department of Education, board member of World Chinese Teaching Association. His research focuses on Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, second language acquisition, teaching material development and teachers’ training. He has published Explorations on Pedagogy in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, An Introduction to Pedagogy in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, A Brief Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, An Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language; He once assumed the main responsibility in the design of the first set of HSK and was awarded Special Government Allowance from the State Council.