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Fayin

Mandarin Pronunciation

by (author) Shu-ning Sciban & X-Jie Yang

Publisher
University of Calgary Press, University of Calgary Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies
Initial publish date
Aug 2002
Category
Chinese
  • CD-ROM

    ISBN
    9781552380574
    Publish Date
    Aug 2002
    List Price
    $39.95

Classroom Resources

Where to buy it

Out of print

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Description

Fayin: Mandarin Pronunciation is the first of a three-part Chinese multimedia language resource series on CD-ROM. The series is intended to enhance the teaching and learning of modern Chinese standard language (Mandarin) at beginner and intermediate levels. The series comprises three user-friendly computer resource programs.

Fayin includes an introduction that gives a brief account of Mandarin Chinese. Lessons provide instruction in all aspects of Mandarin phonetics. In addition to written explanations, there are also audio-visual displays that show learners how to shape their mouths to produce a sound accurately.

Drills reinforce one's knowledge of Mandarin phonetics, while tests give learners the opportunity to evaluate their understanding of Mandarin pronunciation. Users of this CD-ROM can explore various aspects of the language with the audio dictionary of Mandarin pronunciation, spelling, and pronunciation techniques, and challenging tongue twisters.

Note: This series is compatible with a 32-bit operating system and will not run on 64-bit systems.

About the authors

Shu-ning Sciban is an associate professor of Chinese language and literature in the Department of Germanic, Slavic, and East Asian Studies at the University of Calgary.

Shu-ning Sciban's profile page

X. Jie Yang is head of the Department of Germanic, Slavic, and East Asian Studies at the University of Calgary and teaches Japanese language and literature.

X-Jie Yang's profile page