Mandarin Writing Proficiency Practice Workbook - Sino-Japanese Edition, Basic Level 1, with QR Code Videos

Includes Pinyin and Japanese Explanations! Each character is accompanied by a QR code video demonstrating stroke order, solving the difficulties foreigners face in learning to write, and serving as an excellent model for those wishing to master beautiful handwriting. This book is based on the "Taiwan Mandarin Proficiency Test (TBCL)" framework developed by the "National Academy for Educational Research," encompassing indicators for listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation across three levels and seven tiers. Writing is often the most challenging aspect, hence this book uniquely provides Pinyin, Japanese explanations, and complete stroke order for each character. Most importantly, QR code videos demonstrating stroke order practice are included for every character, addressing the challenges faced by foreigners learning to write. Additionally, fundamental stroke practice exercises are provided, making this a valuable companion for beginners learning Traditional Chinese characters. 6 Key Features of This Book: ‧ NCUE Tiers 1-7 - Replicating the "National Academy for Educational Research's" proficiency standards for non-native Mandarin learners – "Three Tiers and Seven Levels" of Mandarin writing ability indicators. The tiers are: Basic (Levels 1-3), Intermediate (Levels 4-5), and Advanced (Levels 6-7). Each tier comprises seven practice workbooks for mastering Chinese characters. ‧ Comprehensive Calligraphy Fundamentals - What preparations are needed before practicing writing? From mindset, posture, and grip to the principles of strokes and stroke order, a careful study of this section will make learning to write more effective. ‧ Pinyin + Japanese Explanations - Every character in the book comes with Pinyin and a complete Japanese explanation of its meaning. Japanese native speakers can easily pronounce each character and understand its meaning. ‧ Complete Stroke Order - This book teaches the proper way to write Traditional Chinese characters, with stroke order provided for each character. If you aspire to learn how to write Traditional Chinese characters, this is the best choice. ‧ Enhance Learning with QR Code Videos - Each character includes a demonstration video of its stroke order, enabling foreigners interested in Chinese characters to learn more accurately and effectively. ‧ Encouragement for Motivation - Calligraphy practice can be tedious. This book specially includes an inspirational quote or aphorism every ten pages to encourage you and boost your motivation, making the process of learning to write more engaging.