Detailed Introduction to the “Developing Chinese” Textbook Series

I. Basic Information

• Textbook Name: “Developing Chinese”
• Chief Editors: Multiple editors, such as Li Quan, Rong Jihua, and others.
• Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press
• Publication Date: The first edition was published in August 2005, with subsequent updated editions.
• Target Audience: Suitable for long-term advanced language learners of Chinese, catering to beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for use in core curriculum teaching.

II. Textbook System and Characteristics

1. Comprehensive Textbook Series: Consists of comprehensive textbooks (6 books), reading textbooks (6 books), writing textbooks (6 books), speaking textbooks (6 books), and listening textbooks (6 books), comprehensively covering all aspects of Chinese language learning.
2. Level Classification: The textbooks are divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Taking the comprehensive textbooks as an example, the beginner-level textbooks are primarily for zero-basis and beginner learners, the intermediate-level textbooks are for students with a vocabulary of 2000-2500 words, and the advanced-level textbooks are for students with a vocabulary of 3500-4000 words.
3. Compilation Model: Adopts a textbook compilation model that combines comprehensive language ability training with specialized language skill training, aiming to comprehensively improve learners’ Chinese language proficiency, Chinese communication ability, Chinese comprehensive application ability, Chinese learning interest, and Chinese learning ability.

III. Textbook Content and Structure

1. Content Coverage: The textbook content revolves around topics such as daily life, work, study, etc., covering language elements such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and characters, as well as language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Structural Setup: Each textbook includes sections such as introduction, compilation instructions, directory, learning guide, character introduction, grammar terminology and abbreviation reference table, texts, new words, notes, exercises, etc. After each text, there are language point summaries, total vocabulary tables, and other sections to facilitate learners’ review and consolidation.

IV. Editions and Updates

• “Developing Chinese” has undergone multiple revisions and updates to adapt to the latest needs of Chinese language teaching and learning. For example, the second edition of “Developing Chinese · Elementary Comprehensive (1)” was published in 2011, adding more practical teaching content and exercises while maintaining its original advantages.

V. Teaching Support

• The “Developing Chinese” textbook series is equipped with abundant teaching resources, such as teacher’s books, workbooks, multimedia software, etc., providing convenience for teachers’ teaching. At the same time, the textbooks also provide an online learning platform to facilitate learners’ independent learning and interactive communication.

VI. Conclusion

“Developing Chinese” is a comprehensive, scientific, and practical textbook series for teaching Chinese as a foreign language. With its rich content, scientific system, practical teaching methods, and abundant teaching resources, it enjoys a high reputation in the field of Chinese language teaching both domestically and internationally. Whether for Chinese language learners or Chinese teachers, “Developing Chinese” is a recommended and useful textbook.