Author:

Jiang Liping — Professor at the Chinese Language Preparatory Faculty of Beijing Language and Culture University. Her main research areas include the theory of teaching Chinese to foreign learners, teaching methodology, and textbook research.

Summary:

The HSK Level 3 Chinese Language Textbook is an instructional resource designed for learners who have successfully completed the beginner stage and wish to further develop their Chinese language skills. The textbook is structured according to the requirements of the HSK Level 3 exam and teaches everyday topics, functional expressions, and more complex sentence structures.

The book introduces more than 300 new vocabulary items, core grammar rules, communicative situations, question-and-answer exercises, illustrated tasks, and speaking practice activities. Each lesson contains practical exercises, short texts, dialogues, and listening-based tasks to reinforce newly learned words and expressions.

The manual comprehensively develops learners’ abilities to express ideas in Chinese, conduct conversations, read and understand texts, and produce written language. It also includes sections that introduce aspects of Chinese culture, encouraging learners to understand society alongside the language.

The book is intended for students preparing for the HSK Level 3 exam, school learners, independent learners of Chinese, and Chinese language courses. Through this textbook, learners can acquire a vocabulary of approximately 600 words and work with moderately simple texts. It is a reliable and effective resource for preparing for HSK Level 3.