Chinese for Tomorrow
Since Chinese-learners who use a computer input method tend to have better word retention and composition-writing ability than students learning by traditional methods, Chinese for Tomorrow emphasizes keyboarding as an effective learning tool. Computer input forms an integral part of the first year of study (Volume 1), while handwriting is introduced more gradually and is more intensive in the second year (Volume 2). Each textbook and its companion Grammar Book are designed to cover one year of study at the high school or college level, when used together as part of a comprehensive course covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computer input.
Browse this site for flashcards, supplementary readings, and a wealth of audio resources for both Volume 1 and Volume 2.
Online Seminar
Computer Chinese: A New Five-Skilled Approach to Teaching Chinese
Authors Wayne Wenchao He, a professor with over twenty years of experience and currently at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and Dela Jiao, Senior Lecturer of Chinese language at New York University, will discuss the innovative teaching approach that uses computer Chinese as a learning tool and fifth language skill. The authors will cover the basic concepts behind this teaching method, why it's relevant and effective, and how this method can be incorporated into the classroom using examples from their textbook series, Chinese for Tomorrow. (50 mins.)
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Is it Necessary to Develop Grammar Learning Materials?
The teaching of grammar has long been one of the most difficult challenges facing foreign language teachers. Wayne He and Dela Jiao, authors of Chinese for Tomorrow, explore ways that grammar can effectively and flexibly be incorporated into the curriculum at the first and second year level of high school or college Chinese language learning.
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Volume 1
General Resources
Flashcards (Vol. 1)
Supplementary Readings (Vol. 1)
MP3 Audio (Vol. 1)
Download all audio resources for Volume 1.
Lesson 1
Audio Resources: Introduction
Audio Resources: Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Audio Resources: Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Audio Resources: Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Audio Resources: Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Audio Resources: Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Audio Resources: Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Audio Resources: Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Audio Resources: Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Audio Resources: Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Audio Resources: Lesson 10
Volume 2
General Resources
Supplementary Readings (Vol. 2)
Supplementary Readings for Vol. 2 consist of "Open Vocabulary" reading exercises from the Textbook.
Flashcards (Vol. 2)
MP3 Audio (Vol. 2)
Download all audio resources for Volume 2.