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Tiếng ViệtChinese is the second most popular language in the world. The increasingly strong economic and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and China have increased the demand for learning Chinese. But whether self-studying at home or studying at a center, the right Chinese textbooks always plays an important role in influencing student learning outcomes.
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1. Mistakes when choosing Chinese textbooks
There are many reasons why you choose a textbook that is not suitable for you, but the biggest reason is choosing a book that does not match your learning purpose. The need to learn is the foundation for you to start the learning process, so if you are learning Chinese to communicate, then HSK exam preparation textbook is not the book for you. In other cases, a working staff wants to learn Chinese, the textbooks of Ministry of Education and Training will not help the process of learning Chinese become effective.
2. Chinese learning website for beginners
For many people with busy jobs, it is very difficult to spend an hour and a half or more to learn Chinese with a teacher. Therefore, Chinese learning websites will be much more convenient. Learners can flexibly arrange their time and only need to spend 15 to 30 minutes studying each day. Although the time is short, regular study still brings significant benefits. The following are Chinese websites for beginners:
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3. Which textbooks should be effective in learning Chinese?
3.1. Chinese Textbook by Ministry of Education and Training
Chinese textbook series of Vietnam Education Publishing House includes 6 books respectively from grade 6 to grade 12. The content is about topics close to life, providing students not only knowledge about Chinese language but also about Chinese society and culture, piquing the children’s interest. But this is a book designed for high school students, so the pace and difficulty may not be suitable for students and professionals.
3.2. HSK Standard Textbook
The textbook is published by Beijing Language and Culture University, divided into 6 volumes corresponding to 6 levels of HSK exam. As a standard HSK textbook, the textbook provides complete grammar with content that follows the exam. In addition to the knowledge part, each exercise also includes an MP3 audio file. You will master vocabulary and grammar to be able to do well in the reading, writing and listening sections of HSK.
However, because the main purpose is to help students prepare for HSK exam, it is only suitable for this target group. If you want to focus on communicative Chinese, this course is not the right choice because the application of oral language is not high.
3.3. Boya Chinese Textbooks
Boya is also one of the popular Chinese textbooks used in many centers, divided into 4 books from beginner to intermediate level. The lessons all have new words, conversations, grammar and exercises. This helps you to remember longer while learning new knowledge and having the opportunity to practice.
The knowledge in the book is also distributed reasonably when the difficulty and volume increase with each level. Students will not be bored and overwhelmed when they first start learning. However, the book series has a rather heavy academic vocabulary, so it is not suitable for those who study Chinese on their own, on the contrary, those who study at the center with the same teacher should choose this book.
3.4. Chinese Textbook of Beijing Languages University
This is a popular set of books selected and taught by many Chinese language centers. This set of Chinese learning books includes 6 books divided into 3 volumes, each volume includes the upper and lower version.
The Textbook is meticulously compiled with 3300 new words, each lesson is scientifically connected between sections: vocabulary, explanation, grammar and listening. synchronization of knowledge in 6 books will help you firmly grasp the knowledge because this set of books:
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- Scientifically presented
- Synthesize vocabulary and grammar for each lesson
- Equip all 4 skills
- There is practice writing Chinese characters section
In addition, to support the learning process and help you review the listening lessons, with the new version, you can download the MCBooks app and then scan the QR code on the back of the book so you can practice listening anytime, anywhere in your spare time. This is definitely an indispensable companion book on your journey to conquer Chinese.
3.5. MSUTONG Chinese Textbooks
The set of textbooks has a total of 12 books divided into 3 levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced, each level corresponds to 4 books. A special feature of this textbook is that it emphasizes listening and speaking skills as well as focusing on communication purposes. The high applicability of the book series with daily life topics helps students to apply the lessons in practice very effectively.
The methodical learning route is also the strength of this book, which is essential for those learning Chinese to communicate. Although only a new book series and not yet popular, MSUTONG has received a lot of positive reviews from experts.
3.6. 301 Conversation Textbook
The book is compiled by Chinese experts from Beijing Language Institute with the goal of helping learners get used to Chinese faster. True to the title of the book, the content is designed around sentence patterns, focusing a lot on communication practice, introducing the grammar of modern Chinese in a general way with concise lessons to help students continue to approach Chinese easier.
3.7. Chinese for Office Workers
Currently, many people want to learn Chinese for work. Therefore, “Chinese for Office Workers” was compiled to capture this need.
The book not only teaches about work situations such as scheduling appointments, applying for jobs and leaving jobs, drafting contracts, but also teaches skills to behave in different environments: offices, factories, hospitals, construction… This textbook is a “bedside pillow” for those who are working in an environment requiring Chinese.
3.8. Free online Chinese learning books
Besides printed textbooks, free online Chinese learning materials are also a possible option if students have access to the internet. You can study directly on the web or download the book as a pdf. Because it is a free document, it is not easy to find as complete as the above books. The sources are also unverified, so their credibility and effectiveness cannot be guaranteed. But if you do your research carefully, you will still find a lot of quality material.
Nowadays, you can find many different sets of Chinese learning textbooks. Each set of books has its own strengths and characteristics for each group of students. Depending on your learning goals as well as your current level, you should consider choosing the most suitable textbook for you.
See also: The most effective ways to learn Chinese
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