{"product_id":"encounters-by-john-s-montanaro-9780300161632","title":"Encounters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003ci\u003eEncounters\u003c\/i\u003e, a groundbreaking Chinese language programme that features a dramatic series filmed entirely in China. The programme’s highly communicative approach immerses learners in the Chinese language and culture through video episodes that directly correspond to units in the combination textbook-workbook. By combining a compelling storyline with a wealth of educational materials, \u003ci\u003eEncounters\u003c\/i\u003e weaves a tapestry of Chinese language and culture rich in teaching and learning opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncounters\u003c\/i\u003e follows a carefully structured and cumulative approach. Students progress from listening and speaking to the more difficult skills of reading and writing Chinese characters, building grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eEncounters\u003c\/i\u003e programme includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo full-colour Student Books for introductory Chinese study\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnnotated Instructor’s Editions with answer keys and suggested class activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo Character Writing Workbooks linked directly to the Student Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTen hours of video materials, comprising dramatic episodes, cultural segments, and animations, all integrated with the Student Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA total of 200 minutes of audio material, linked to the Student Books, for listening and speaking practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA website, www.encounterschinese.com, providing access to all audiovisual material of the programme upon adoption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach new, print copy of a Student Book comes with a 10-digit access code which provides one year of complimentary access to the website and its media. Students who purchase an eBook, or who are looking to extend their access to the website material, must buy a new access code. These codes are available at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yalebooks.com\/yupbooks\/encounters.asp\"\u003ehttp:\/\/yalebooks.com\/yupbooks\/encounters.asp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455551357164,"sku":"9780300161632","price":114.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61ZKux60vOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774782607","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/encounters-by-john-s-montanaro-9780300161632","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}