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A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 3 — Intermediate
CEFR B1 Band B · Level 1 ~300 new words 120–180 hrs
Progress toward full fluency across the 6-book series
Key Topics
- Hobbies, sports, and recreation
- Travel, tourism, and accommodation
- Formal versus informal registers
- Emotions, relationships, and conflict
- News, current events, and trends
- Comparisons and hypotheticals
After Book 3 you can
Discuss hobbies, plan and narrate trips, express opinions on news topics, handle most daily social situations, and read mid-level news articles with support.
10 Lessons — Book 3
| # | Lesson Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hobbies and Interests |
| 2 | Travel and Sightseeing |
| 3 | Booking Accommodation |
| 4 | Food Culture and Dining |
| 5 | Shopping and Bargaining |
| 6 | Emotions and Relationships |
| 7 | News and Current Events |
| 8 | Hypothetical Conditions |
| 9 | Environmental Awareness |
| 10 | Festival Customs Across Taiwan |
Sample Vocabulary — Book 3
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 印象 | yìnxiàng | impression |
| 難得 | nándé | rare; seldom |
| 值得 | zhídé | worth; worthwhile |
| 擔心 | dānxīn | to worry |
| 突然 | tūrán | suddenly |
These are 5 representative words. Book 3 introduces ~300 new vocabulary items in total.
Frequently Asked Questions — Book 3
What TOCFL band does Book 3 prepare me for?
Book 3 targets TOCFL Band B Level 1 (intermediate). After completing Books 1–3, you should be ready to attempt the Band B examination with strong preparation. The vocabulary and grammar introduced in Book 3 appear frequently in Band B listening and reading test items.
Is Book 3 suitable for self-study?
Yes, but the grammar complexity at B1 level makes speaking practice increasingly important. Self-studiers should supplement with regular tutoring or language exchange sessions to practise producing the conditional and hypothetical structures introduced in this volume.
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