Chinese Writing Practice Workbook: Intermediate Level 2 (Bilingual English/Chinese Edition) - Classified according to NAER's Three Levels and Seven Grades

This workbook is based on the Taiwan Benchmark for Chinese Language Proficiency (TBCL) developed by the "National Academy for Educational Research," encompassing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, with competency indicators across three levels and seven grades. Among these, "writing" presents the greatest challenge. To overcome this, the book meticulously includes Pinyin, English explanations, and complete stroke orders for every character, resolving the difficulties faced by non-native speakers learning to write. Furthermore, it incorporates foundational content for essential writing practice, making it an excellent companion for those beginning their journey in learning Traditional Chinese characters. 5 Key Features of This Workbook: ‧ NAER Three Levels, Seven Grades – Based on the "Three Levels and Seven Grades" proficiency benchmark for non-native Chinese speakers developed by the "National Academy for Educational Research," this section focuses on the writing competency indicators. The three levels are: Foundational (Grades 1-3), Intermediate (Grades 4-5), and Advanced (Grades 6-7). These three levels and seven grades are presented across seven practice workbooks, designed for diligent practice of Chinese characters. ‧ Complete Foundational Writing Skills – What preparations are necessary before practicing writing? From mindset, posture, and grip to the principles of strokes and stroke order, a thorough study of this unit will make learning to write significantly more effective. ‧ Pinyin + English Explanations – Every character in the book is accompanied by Pinyin and a comprehensive English explanation of its meaning. This allows English native speakers to easily pronounce each Chinese character and understand its definition. ‧ Complete Stroke Order – This book teaches the correct way to write Traditional Chinese characters, with stroke orders provided for each character. If you aim to master the writing of Traditional Chinese characters, this is the ideal choice. ‧ Encouragement to Keep Going – Practicing calligraphy can be a solitary task. To combat this, this workbook features an inspiring quote or well-known saying every ten pages, offering encouragement and motivation to make your character writing journey more engaging.