{"product_id":"9781917457163","title":"Chinese Stories for Language Learners: Advanced – A Bilingual Collection of Folktales, Idioms, Proverbs, Myths, Historical \u0026 Modern Stories (Chinese Story Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eChinese Stories for Language Learners: Advanced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— the culmination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLingLing’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch-loved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eChinese Stories for Language Learners series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This book weaves advanced language learning into a vivid journey through China’s classics, culture, history, and modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume features a carefully curated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecollection of brand-new Chinese folktales, myths, idioms, proverbs, and both historical and modern stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created especially for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAdvanced learners (NEW HSK 7–9 equivalent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough legendary historical rulers, traditional festivals, timeless love stories, and classic works such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings advanced Chinese to life while deepening your understanding of China’s cultural and historical foundations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e20 longer stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e written at a level much closer to native reading, with expanded learning support throughout. Each story is built around key \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003evocabulary and grammar points from the NEW HSK 7–9 levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and runs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e800–1,000 words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—around two to three times longer than the stories in earlier volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this book, you will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Expand essential Chinese vocabulary at an advanced level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Master sophisticated sentence structures through rich context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Explore legendary figures and the folkloric roots of Chinese festivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Discover life lessons and timeless wisdom from classic stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gain deeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einsight into Chinese culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand historical foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Learn witty idioms and proverbs to sound more natural and confident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story is carefully structured to support your learning, featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBilingual story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Chinese (simplified), Pinyin and English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eChinese-only version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the story for self-assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Key vocabulary lists for review and reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sentence patterns with clear contextual examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Activities and exercises for reflection and retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Learning tips and culture corner to deepen understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFREE downloadable audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help Chinese listening and speaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEmbark on a fun and enriching learning journey that will not only strengthen your Chinese, but also open the door to a culture that has thrived for more than 5,000 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efifth instalment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eChinese Stories for Language Learners Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a graded series progressing from elementary to advanced levels, specially created for learners who love learning Chinese language and culture through rich, engaging stories. For the best results and a smooth learning experience, we highly recommend collecting all volumes in the series. Your commitment to consistent learning will lead to remarkable progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNote: Paperback is black and white print \/ eBook in full color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51914652483815,"sku":"Language Arts \/ Linguistics \/ Literacy","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/3680\/9959\/files\/71gfSbYu1VL._SY342.jpg?v=1774384325","url":"https:\/\/jfbooks.org\/products\/9781917457163","provider":"JF Books | 季風書園","version":"1.0","type":"link"}