Chinese stories for language learners : a treasury of proverbs and folktales in Chinese and English
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Ling, Vivian,
Contributors
Peng, Wang (Author at Tuttle Publishing (Firm)), author.
Yang, Xi, 1978- illustrator.
Published
Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2020].
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Published
Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (2 hr., 45 min. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Audio recordings of the tales by native Mandarin speakers are included, giving students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.
Language
In English and Chinese.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ling, V., Peng, W. (. a. T. P. (., & Yang, X. (2020). Chinese stories for language learners: a treasury of proverbs and folktales in Chinese and English (First edition.). Tuttle Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ling, Vivian, Wang (Author at Tuttle Publishing (Firm)), Peng and Xi Yang. 2020. Chinese Stories for Language Learners: A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Chinese and English. Tuttle Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ling, Vivian, Wang (Author at Tuttle Publishing (Firm)), Peng and Xi Yang. Chinese Stories for Language Learners: A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Chinese and English Tuttle Publishing, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ling, Vivian,, Wang (Author at Tuttle Publishing (Firm)) Peng, and Xi Yang. Chinese Stories for Language Learners: A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales in Chinese and English First edition., Tuttle Publishing, 2020.

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