Publisher's Synopsis
""A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom V2"" is a language learning book authored by Calvin Wilson Mateer and published in 1906. The book is designed to teach Mandarin Chinese to English-speaking learners by focusing on commonly used idioms in the language. It is the second volume of the series and builds upon the lessons and concepts introduced in the first volume. The book includes lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, with a strong emphasis on practical application. Each lesson is structured around a specific idiom, which is introduced and then used in various contexts to help learners understand its meaning and usage. The book also includes exercises and drills to reinforce learning and improve fluency.Mateer, a Christian missionary who spent many years in China, brings his extensive knowledge of the language and culture to the book, providing learners with a unique perspective on the language. The book is written in English, with Chinese characters and pinyin (a system of romanization for Mandarin Chinese) included for reference. Overall, ""A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom V2"" is a comprehensive and practical resource for anyone looking to learn Mandarin Chinese, particularly those interested in understanding and using idiomatic expressions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
