Mandarin Writing Proficiency Practice Book: Sino-Japanese Edition, Foundation Level 2, with QR Code Videos

This book is based on the Taiwan Mandarin Proficiency Test (TBCL) established by the "National Academy for Educational Research," which includes indicators for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation across three levels and seven grades. Among these, "writing" is the most challenging. Therefore, this book specifically provides Hanyu Pinyin, Japanese explanations, and complete stroke order for each character. Most importantly, each character is accompanied by a QR code video demonstrating stroke order, addressing the difficulties foreigners face when learning to write. Additionally, it includes fundamental exercises for practicing characters, making it a helpful guide for beginners learning Traditional Chinese characters. 6 Features of This Book: ‧ NAER Three Levels, Seven Grades – Replicates the "Three Levels, Seven Grades" competency indicators for Chinese writing skills designed by the "National Academy for Educational Research" for non-native Mandarin learners. The three levels encompass: Foundation (Grades 1-3), Intermediate (Grades 4-5), and Advanced (Grades 6-7). These three levels are divided into seven grades, resulting in seven practice books for diligently learning Chinese characters. ‧ Comprehensive Foundational Writing Practice – What preparations are needed before practicing writing? From mindset, posture, and grip to principles of strokes and stroke order, carefully read this section to learn writing more effectively and efficiently. ‧ Hanyu Pinyin + Japanese Explanations – Every character in the book is equipped with Hanyu Pinyin and a complete Japanese explanation of its meaning. Japanese native speakers can easily pronounce each Chinese character and understand its meaning. ‧ Complete Stroke Order – This book teaches the writing method for Traditional Chinese characters, with stroke order provided for each character. If you wish to learn how to write Traditional Chinese characters, this is the best choice. ‧ Enhance Learning with QR Code Videos – Each character includes a video demonstration of its stroke order, enabling foreigners interested in Chinese characters to learn more accurately and solidly. ‧ Encouragement for Motivation – Practicing calligraphy can be a tedious task. This book specially includes a motivational quote every ten pages to encourage you and keep your spirits up, making the process of learning to write more engaging.