Program Overview

Ni Wo Ta is a complete first-year program that offers beginning learners of Chinese an enriching language learning experience through a narrative video story, innovative instructional design, robust technology integration and comprehensive culture coverage.  

The program is designed for zero-beginners at the college level; it is also suitable for high school students.  

《你我他》是一套为大学中文一年级设计的以一个视频故事为主线的初级教程, 以新颖的教学设计、强劲的多媒体支持、以及详尽的文化介绍，为初学者提供一个丰富有趣的语言学习体验。教程分上下两册，可用于大学或高中。

Key Features

  • Multi-modal approach: video- and audio-driven vocabulary,  grammar, and main text presentations
  • Innovative instructional design, combining traditional and proficiency-oriented pedagogies
  • Intuitive and functional approach to proficiency development
  • Rich cultural integration and coverage
  • Robust technology integration
  • Chinese character trainer app: Study-aid to practice characters on-the-go!
  • 多管齐下的教学方式:  音像辅助词汇、语法、及主课介绍
  • 交际功能与语法结构两不误
  • 强调直观、功能的语言技能发展
  • 文化点滴自然体现，贯穿全教程
  • 配套在线管理系统，辅助课前课后练习，有效减轻教师负担
  • 移动工具辅助汉字学习，有效提高汉字的识别和记忆

Program Components

The full program, consisting of 4 preliminary units, 14 main units and a concluding unit, is split into two volumes.  Each textbook is paired with a Literacy Workbook and iLrn Heinle Learning Center, an all-in-one online course management system.