Learn Chinese Understand China 1

**Learning Chinese, Understanding China** series textbooks are primarily designed for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners both domestically and internationally. This book, the first in the series, is suitable for learners who have already completed basic Chinese grammar and have reached HSK Level 4.

**Learning Chinese, Understanding China** emphasizes the integration of language and culture, where language is the warp and culture is the weft, deeply intertwined. This textbook systematically incorporates themes related to China's geography and history, famous figures and events, customs and language habits into its lessons, enabling students to learn Chinese while gaining a fundamental understanding of Chinese culture.

This volume features strong thematic topics such as "North and South," "Time Travel," "Big Data," and "Loanwords in Chinese." These topics balance language and cultural elements, focusing on narrative, emotional resonance, and inspiration, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced learners who seek to understand not just the "how" but also the "why" of the language. It caters to their learning characteristics of needing both input and output. Additionally, it helps learners deepen their understanding of Chinese society and culture while acquiring Chinese language knowledge. This, in turn, aids learners in broadening their conversational topics, deepening their communication, and comparing Chinese culture with their own.
第1课 中国生活须知
第2课 南方与北方
第3课 穿越
第4课 农村今昔——小云的故事
第5课 关于“早恋”，你怎么看？
第6课 传统与迷信
第7课 大教育家孔子
第8课 大数据与现代生活
第9课 一场特别的面试
第10课 汉语中的外来词
第11课 我的打工经历
第12课 春节“恐归族”