06.03.08
audio readings, text in traditional Chinese (The Chinese Reading World)
“The purpose of this reading program is to provide various extracurricular reading materials suitable for students at different levels. The reading materials are currently divided into two levels: beginning and intermediate. The beginning level is prepared for students who have learned 300-500 characters and the intermediate level is for students who have learned 500-1000 characters.”
- “Provides pinyin for the unfamiliar characters by using a built-in conversion function
- Provides meanings of unfamiliar words by using a built-in dictionary
- Provides annotation for words which may not be found in the built-in dictionary
- Allows you to enlarge the characters for better viewing
- Allows you to view characters in either simplified or traditional version
- Provides audio for each reading material”
05.31.08
reading and listening lessons, based on articles, TV reports, radio broadcasts (Global Language Online Support System)
begin here
“GLOSS online language lessons are developed for independent learners to provide them with the learning/teaching tools for improving their foreign language skills. Reading and listening lessons are based on authentic materials (articles, TV reports, radio broadcasts, etc.) and consist of 4 to 6 activities. The motivating tasks are accompanied with in-depth feedback that provide learners with thorough explanations and tutoring just like an attentive and experienced teacher would do. With more than 5,018 instructional hours of materials, GLOSS is a valuable resource in maintaining and improving language ability of the learners.”
audio readings, text in simplified Chinese (Chinese Voices Project)
view complete catalog here
“Welcome to Chinese Voices, a collection of mini-essays with mp3 audio for students of Chinese language and culture. All of the selections are written by savvy young Beijingers and are read in their own voices. Each piece offers a perspective on modern life in Beijing you won’t find in a Chinese language textbook or the China Daily.”
