Archive for Chinese graded readers – Page 2

“Green Phoenix” 《清风》Book Review

“Green Phoenix” 《清风》 Intro

This book was written by Yuehua Liu (of “Integrated Chinese” fame) and Chengzhi Chu, with Qin Xie.   Part of the “Chinese Breeze” graded Chinese readers book series, it is well suited for Level 2 learners, those who have a solid working knowledge of 500 Chinese characters.

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Mandarin Companion’s version of “Emma” 《安末》

Mandarin Companion does a great job of modernizing “Emma”《安末》

If Jane Austen could read Chinese, I think she’d be delighted with this rendition of “Emma” (《安末》).  Whereas the original “Emma” is set in early nineteenth century England, 《安末》is set in modern Shanghai.

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Review of “The Prince and the Pauper” 《王子和穷孩子》

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Mark Twain meets the Middle Kingdom

If you enjoy the works of Mark Twain, you’ll enjoy Mandarin Companion’s adaptation of “The Prince and the Pauper” 《王子和穷孩子》.

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