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 4 Chinese Language Textbook is a comprehensive learning resource designed for students aiming to develop their Chinese proficiency to the intermediate level. The textbook compiles vocabulary and grammar materials that enable learners to communicate more freely on topics such as daily life, work, study, relationships, and culture.

The book contains more than 600 new vocabulary items, complex sentence structures, synonyms, antonyms, and the usage of conjunctions and auxiliary words, as well as key concepts related to tense and verb forms. Each lesson includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking exercises, communicative tasks, short texts, and dialogues. In addition, cultural notes related to each topic help learners understand the national mindset alongside the language.

At HSK Level 4, learners are expected to read and understand moderately complex texts, express their ideas both in writing and orally, and exchange opinions on various topics. This textbook is specifically designed to strengthen these competencies. Each unit concludes with review tests and questions to reinforce learning.

The textbook is a highly useful resource for students seeking to achieve an intermediate level of Chinese, learners attending Chinese language courses, independent learners deepening their knowledge, and those preparing for the HSK Level 4 exam.