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HSK Standard Course 1 (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:30:41 +0800

Usage Advice: Altogether 15 lessons, used in 30-34 class hours

Level: Beginner

Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of “combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing”. It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.
The whole series is divided into six levels matching the HSK test, with one volume for each of Levels 1-3 and two volumes for each of Levels 4-6, totaling nine volumes. With a textbook, a workbook and a teacher’s book in each volume, there are altogether 27 books. This is Textbook 1, which includes 15 lessons and covers 150 words and 45 language points required by the HSK Level 1 test. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to “understand and use a few simple Chinese words and sentences to meet their specific needs in communication and to prepare themselves for further learning”.
The book is illustrated with photos match the style of the test and is printed in full color. An audio CD comes with the book.

About the Author
Professor Jiang Liping is a postgraduate tutor in Beijing Language and Culture University whose research focuses on the theories of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching methodology and textbook study. Ms. Jiang’s works include books such as On Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ways on How to Teach Foreigners Chinese and Classroom Expression Course for Chinese Teaching as well as more than 10 papers published in Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, Chinese Language Teaching and other journals. She has given lectures in many countries and cities, such as Japan, the United States, Thailand and Hong Kong.

HSK Standard Course 1 (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:30:41 +0800

HSK Standard Course 2 (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:33:49 +0800

Usage Advice: Altogether 15 lessons, taking 30-34 class hours

Level: Elementary

Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of “combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing”. It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.
The whole series is divided into six levels matching the HSK test, with one volume for each of Levels 1-3 and two volumes for each of Levels 4-6, totaling nine volumes. With a textbook, a workbook and a teacher’s book in each volume, there are altogether 27 books. This is Textbook 2, which includes 15 lessons and covers 300 words (of Levels 1 and 2) and language points required by the HSK Level 2 test. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to “understand and use a few simple Chinese words and sentences to meet their specific needs in communication and to prepare themselves for further learning”.
The book is illustrated with photos match the style of the test and is printed in full color. An audio CD comes with the book.

About the Author
Professor Jiang Liping is a postgraduate tutor in Beijing Language and Culture University whose research focuses on the theories of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching methodology and textbook study. Ms. Jiang’s works include books such as On Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ways on How to Teach Foreigners Chinese and Classroom Expression Course for Chinese Teaching as well as more than 10 papers published in Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, Chinese Language Teaching and other journals. She has given lectures in many countries and cities, such as Japan, the United States, Thailand and Hong Kong.

HSK Standard Course 3 (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:22:45 +0800

Level: Elementary

Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing". It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.

This is Textbook 3, which includes 20 lessons and covers 600 words and language points required by the HSK Level 3 test. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to pass the HSK Level 3 test and their Chinese proficiency will reach the corresponding level.

About the Author
Professor Jiang Liping is a postgraduate tutor in Beijing Language and Culture University whose research focuses on the theories of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching methodology and textbook study. Ms. Jiang’s works include books such as On Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ways on How to Teach Foreigners Chinese and Classroom Expression Course for Chinese Teaching as well as more than 10 papers published in Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, Chinese Language Teaching and other journals. She has given lectures in many countries and cities, such as Japan, the United States, Thailand and Hong Kong."

HSK Standard Course 4A (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:19:21 +0800

Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of "combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing". It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.

The whole series is divided into six levels matching the HSK test, with one volume for each of Levels 1-3 and two volumes for each of Levels 4-6, totaling nine volumes. With a textbook, a workbook and a teacher’s book in each volume, there are altogether 27 books. This is Textbook 4A, which includes 10 lessons, covering about 300 words (half of the Level 4 vocabulary) and the detailed explanations of 50 language points and 10 groups of confusable phrases. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to make conversations on a wide range of topics in Chinese and fluently communicate with native Chinese speakers.

The book is illustrated with plenty of photos matching the style of the test and is printed in full color.

About the Author

Professor Jiang Liping is a postgraduate tutor in Beijing Language and Culture University whose research focuses on the theories of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching methodology and textbook study. Ms. Jiang’s works include books such as On Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ways on How to Teach Foreigners Chinese and Classroom Expression Course for Chinese Teaching as well as more than 10 papers published in Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, Chinese Language Teaching and other journals. She has given lectures in many countries and cities, such as Japan, the United States, Thailand and Hong Kong.

HSK Standard Course 4B (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:38:03 +0800

Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of "combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing". It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners.

The whole series is divided into six levels matching the HSK test, with one volume for each of Levels 1-3 and two volumes for each of Levels 4-6, totaling nine volumes. With a textbook, a workbook and a teacher’s book in each volume, there are altogether 27 books. This is Textbook 4B, which includes 10 lessons, covering about 300 words (half of the Level 4 vocabulary) and the detailed explanations of 50 language points and 10 groups of confusable phrases. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to make conversations on a wide range of topics in Chinese and fluently communicate with native Chinese speakers.

The book is illustrated with plenty of photos matching the style of the test and is printed in full color.

About the Author

Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympics (2 DVD)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:13:43 +0800

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC CEREMONIES

Region Code: All Region
Language: Mandarin, English
Picture Format: PAL
Audio tracks: Track one is China CCTV commentary; Track two is live narration (which has both Mandarin and English voices).

BEIJING, Aug. 8 -- The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games staged here on Friday night has caught nearly 4 billion people's eyes worldwide.

The three-and-a-half-hour opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics slated for Aug. 8 will include four parts -- opening addresses, performances, entrance of athletes and lighting of the main flame, among which the performances are planned for one hour and a half.

The high-definition and high-quality DVD products will completely and perfectly record the splendid moments of Olympic Games.

Please Note: This DVD sets are with 0 or ALL region code, which means they can be played worldwide, i.e. in Regions 1 - 6 DVD players. As the DVD sets adopt PAL TV systems, they should be played on a PAL supported TV or in any DVD player that has a built-in signal converter. Most of the DVD players do have this functionality.

Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympics (2 DVD)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:13:43 +0800

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTIFUL BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC CEREMONIES

Region Code: All Region
Language: Mandarin, English
Picture Format: PAL
Audio tracks: Track one is China CCTV commentary; Track two is live narration (which has both Mandarin and English voices).

BEIJING, Aug. 8 -- The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games staged here on Friday night has caught nearly 4 billion people's eyes worldwide.

The high-definition and high-quality DVD products will completely and perfectly record the splendid moments of Olympic Games.

The Closing Ceremony Of The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games (DVD) (China Version)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:14:52 +0800

Region Code: All Region
Language: Mandarin, English
Subtitles:No
Picture Format: PAL

After the amazing spectacle of the Opening Ceremony, the 2008 Beijing Olympics closed with similar grandeur on August 24th in a flurry of fireworks, pyrotechnics, and song and dance performances. The night's lineup included mass dance and aerial performances around the "memory tower", an eight-minute presentation of the 2012 London Olympics, and performances by Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Rain, Leehom Wang, Kelly Chen, Joey Yung, Nicholas Tse, and Stefanie Sun, as well as British stars Leona Lewis and Jimmy Page and operatic tenor Placido Domingo. The ceremony afforded both a touching recap of the previous 16 days of competition, and a look ahead with the passing of the Olympics flag to the mayor of London, host of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Sunshine Chinese Textbook 4A (YCT Friendly, with 1 MP3)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:07:11 +0800

“阳光汉语”是一套面向7到15岁汉语学习者的全球性教材。它以新YCT（新中小学生汉语考试）的词汇量和语言要求为纲，以交际为核心，以兴趣为导向，提倡“用故事传递文化，用游戏操练语言”的教学理念，贴近海外中小学生汉语课堂。教材由美国乔治亚州立大学副校长刘骏教授主编，编写团队由在美国、韩国、日本等地从事少儿汉语教学的教师组成。•包括4个级别的学生课本和教师手册（共12册），每级12个单元（故事）。•每个单元搭配可在课堂内外使用的活动手册。•“教师手册”用通俗的英语编写，提供教学目标、教学要求、活动设计以及评估方案。•“教学资源包”包括课文录音、故事汇丛书、儿歌挂图等。

Editor's Recommendation
7到15岁汉语学习者

About Author
作者：（美国）刘骏

Sunshine Chinese Textbook 4B (YCT Friendly, with 1 MP3)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:06:56 +0800

New Practical Chinese Reader (3rd Edition) Vol 1 - Textbook (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:43:40 +0800

Level: Beginner, Elementary

As the second generation of the Practical Chinese Reader series, New Practical Chinese Reader(NPCR) is a series of comprehensive Chinese teaching materials for adult students incountries other than China. The two generations together have exerted an influence in the international Chinese teaching circles for over 30 years. Its third edition centers on a few international students, telling interesting stories about their life and friendship with their Chinese friends and teachers in China. The revision regarding the third edition adheres to the aim of making it “easier to learn” for students and “more convenient to use” for teachers and maintains the pedagogy of “the integration of structure, function and culture”, striving to develop students’ comprehensive use of the Chinese language, especially the ability of cross-cultural communication, through the learning of language structures, functions and relevant cultural knowledge as well as the training in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. New Practical Chinese Reader (3rd Edition) Textbook 1 is composed of two preparatory lessons of Introduction to Phonetics and ten main lessons, including rich teaching content and tasks and activities on phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, Chinese characters and culture.

Editor's Review

Maintaining the features of the brand：Based on the characteristics of Chinese language teaching and the aim to solve the problem of “Chinese being difficult to learn”, the series sticks to the pedagogical idea of “combining structure, function and culture”. With the teaching of language structures as its basis, the series emphasizes the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and Chinese characters, and the language points are arranged in a way that strives to be scientific, systematic, progressive and repetitive so that students can master them easily.
An overall update of the content：The texts are more up-to-date, practical and fun. The texts in Textbook 1 have basically been rewritten, the functions being intensified, the topics more focused and the situations highlighted. As for the selection of new words, common words are paid more attention to and supplementary words are arranged in a theme-based way.
Stimulating independent learning：Two new sections, the pre-lesson “Warm-up” and post-lesson “Self-evaluation”, have been added. Classroom activities are given more emphasis and more communicative and task-based activities are included. Discovery learning and interactive learning are embodied to encourage students to summarize certain linguistic rules on their own.
Intensifying practice and application：The exercises are more pertinent to the language points. In every lesson, there are pronunciation drills, conversation practice, listening and repeating, reading comprehension, task and activity, writing exercise, etc., incorporating training in comprehensive language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating and combining mechanical, communicative and task-based exercises in a more organic manner.

About the Author
Liu Xun is a professor at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)and a chief editor and reviewer of Chinese textbooks in Beijing Language and Cultural University Press. Mr. Liu has successively served as a member of the National HSK Advisory Committee, a member of the TCSL Expert Advisory Committee of Hanban, a board member of World Chinese Teaching Association, a consultantof Chinese teaching for the New York State Department of Education, a visiting professor in Renmin University of China and Beijing Foreign Studies University,and a member and leader of the academic committee of BLCU. He once worked as a teacher in Ohio State University, University of Maryland, Middlebury College,and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and gave lectures or academic reports in Australia, UK, Canada, Norway, Russia, Egypt, Thailand, Singapore, Macao and Taiwan among other countries and districts. Mr. Liu has won the Canadian TCSL Maple Award in 2014. His publications include monographs such as Introduction to Chinese as a Foreign Language Pedagogy, Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Brief Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, An Overall View of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and widely popular CSL textbooks such as New Practical Chinese Reader, Practical Chinese Reader, and Chinese Textbook for Children. Mr. Liu has been awarded a special government allowance by the State Council of China.

Easy Steps to Chinese 1: Textbook (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:59:25 +0800

Easy Steps to Chinese adopts a new approach to teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It is designed for both primary and secondary school students who are taking Chinese exams, such as GCSE/IGCSE/AS (U.K.), SAT II/AP (U.S.A.), IB Chinese Language B Standard Level, or for those students who are starting to learn Chinese on their own. Easy Steps to Chinese has three stages: Stage 1 – Books 1 and 2; Stage 2 – Books 3, 4, 5 and 6; and Stage 3 – Books 7 and 8.

After completing this series, the students will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,600 Chinese characters, and develop confidence in using Chinese to communicate either orally or in written forms. The series includes: ·Textbook with a CD ·Workbook ·Teacher’s Book with a CD ·Picture flashcards ·Word cards The topics for each stage are: Stage 1: Books 1-2·Numbers·Personal identification·Parts of the body·Colours and clothing·Food and drinks·Daily routines·Schooling·Hobbies·Life at home·Means of transport·Daily articles·Weather Stage 2: Books 3-6·Appearance·People and occupations·School facilities·Weather and holidays·Pets·Personality·School events·Food and sickness·Accidents·Shopping and travelling·Neighbourhood·Festivals and celebrations Stage 3: Books 7-8·Community·Work experience·Environment·Customs and traditions· Technology and communication·Diet and healthy life-style·Special occasions·Leisure and travelling·Education and employment·Law and order·Current issues·World issues

The features of this series: ★task-based learning ★a wide variety of texts ★practical tasks and activities ★up-to-date topics relevant to young people ★carefully pacing for gradual progress ★clearly focused aims ★regular consolidation ★both simplified and traditional script in the vocabulary list ★a fun and effective approach ★attractive page designs

本书为《轻松学中文》课本第1册,共5个单元,每个单元3课,分别介绍“拼音、基本笔画、数字、问候”“日期、年龄、电话号码”“家庭成员、自我介绍、职业”“时间、日常起居、交通工具”“颜色、穿着、人体部位”等汉语语音、书写基本常识和日常内容。本册为彩色课本(附1盘CD),内含精美的彩色插图、实用的对话和简短的文章,使学生能用流利、准确的汉语进行简单交流。

About the Author(s)
Yamin Ma, B.A. in English Language and Literature, and M.A. in Education, is currently a Chinese teacher in Island School, Hong Kong. Ma has gained years of experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and she actively keeps up with the trends of AP Chinese Test in U.S. and the IB Chinese Test in Europe. Her research covers English language teaching, Chinese language teaching and educational psychology. She has read and published a number of papers in international conferences.

作者简介
马亚敏,英国语言文学学士,教育学硕士。现任香港港岛中学教师。从事对外汉语教学多年,并长期追踪美国AP中文项目以及欧洲IB中文考试动态。学术研究涉及英语教学、汉语教学和教育心理学,多次在国际性研讨会上宣读或发表论文。

Easy Steps to Chinese 2: Textbook (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:59:03 +0800

Easy Steps to Chinese vol. 2: Textbook + 1CD

This book is Volume Two of the series Easy Steps to Chinese. With five units (three lessons in each unit), it offers language knowledge and practice centering on the common topics in everyday life such as "countries, language, school subjects, phone calls", "weather, seasons, sickness", "hobbies", "vegetables, fruits, meals, eating out", "house, housewares, community", etc. This volume is full-color printed (with one CD). With beautiful illustrations, practical conversations and short articles, it enables the students' simple communication in fluent and accurate Chinese.

本书为《轻松学中文》课本第2册,承接第1册课本的内容,共5个单元,每个单元3课,分别介绍“国家、语言,科目,打电话”“天气,季节,生病”“爱好”“蔬菜、水果,一日三餐,外出就餐”“房子,家具,社区”等日常内容。

本册为彩色课本(附1盘CD),内含精美的彩色插图、实用的对话和简短的文章,使学生能用流利、准确的汉语进行简单交流。

Chinese Breeze Graded Reader Series (2nd Edition): Level 3 750 Word Level: Shanbo Liang and Yingtai Zhu

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:34:06 +0800

Chinese Breeze Graded Reader Series: Level 4 1100 Words Level - A Word Once Given

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:55:20 +0800

A man who seems to be from Shanghai examined the stone intently, passing over every facet with a special flashlight. After a long while, he turned to Hu Dengming. "Sire, this is indeed an exceptional gem. If you are willing to sell it to me, I can pay 300,000 yuan."
"Three hundred thousand?!" Hu Xinyin almost cried out when he heard it. He never imagined that the stone left by Gao Shan could sell for so much.
Still, Hu Dengming sat calmly at the table. He said to the jeweler, "Thank you for letting me know that this stone is a precious jewel. But I'm so sorry, it belongs to my friend and we have to return it to him. No matter how much it's worth, we can't sell it."

Chinese Characters Vol 2 (with audio)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:19:38 +0800

Textbook for Peking University online course Chinese Characters for beginner

Shanghai Maths One Lesson One Exercise: Grade 2 (Second Semester)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:33:44 +0800

Experiencing Chinese Pinyin Book(With CD)

purple@purpleculture.net (Purple Culture) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:51:48 +0800

Experiencing Chinese Pinyin Book is compiled for elementary students overseas and is suitable for kindergarten and elementary children who are beginners. It can be used both as a textbook and as supplementary material.

This book concludes 24 lessons covering 6 single finals, 30 compound finals, and 21 initials. There is a review for every two lessons for a total of 12 reviews. Each lesson consists of:
1. Pinyin part (with an illustration of the positions of the lips)
2. First set of example vocabulary (words with the same initials, finals, and different tones)
3. Second set of example vocabulary (words with the same initials, but different finals and tones)
4. Exercises (The answers to the exercises may be found, written upside down, above or below each exercise.)
The author of the book carefully choose commonly used Chinese words that can also be used to practice the Pinyin of each lesson with the purpose of helping students develop an awareness of the connection between Pinyin and the corresponding words.

The book is well organized, approachable, readable and interesting, and has lots of exercises, children's songs, and games. The illustrations and layout of the book are attractive due to variety and a fine combination of pictures and text.