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This set of textbook and DVD/CD set is an advanced Chinese language learning program that compiles some of 240 episodes of China's first cartoon TV sitcom, “Happy Stuff”, a show that has been well-received by TV viewers and internet users alike. The series was named one of the best Chinese cartoons by the State Bureau of Radio and Television. The series depicts the life of a pair of twins, a brother and a sister, in the hutongs (alleys) of Beijing, reflecting the concepts of family, friendship and love that are special to modern China. The distinct characters, lively and interesting plot, snappy and humorous dialogue, as well as excellent production values and dramatization all let the students relax and enjoy themselves while learning about what it means to live in China today. There are three volumes for this textbook; every volume has a DVD and a slowed-down MP3 audio recording and a selection of ten intensive viewing episodes plus five extensive viewing episodes appropriate for intermediate level learners of Chinese. The teaching materials are characterized by:
1. A length of about 9 minutes per episode that makes the video a suitable Chinese language audio-visual oral study aid.
2. A combination of classic and contemporary dialogue that offers the students a realistic, authentic language environment in which to better grasp the essence of oral Chinese, allowing them to get a feel for the language and providing an opportunity to improve their listening comprehension in real-life scenarios.
3. Detailed explanations of language points along with a wide-variety of exercises and questions concentrating on oral expression practice that serve as a rich teaching resource suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study.
In short, this unique audio-visual teaching resource blends cultural, scientific and thought-provoking content, making it the ideal choice for students studying authentic oral Chinese and contemporary Chinese culture.

Volume 2 is forthcoming.

本教材视听材料选自动画情景喜剧《快乐东西》，该片深受观众和网民喜爱，并被国家广电总局评为中国最优秀动画片。该片描写北京胡同中一对双胞胎兄妹的家庭生活，充分表现了当下中国人特有的亲情、友情、爱情等观念。故事人物个性鲜明，情节生动有趣，语言鲜活幽默，动画制作精良，表现夸张，可使学习者在轻松的气氛中掌握汉语、体会中国文化。本教材分3册，每册精选10集精视和5集泛视作为教学内容，同时配有DVD和慢速录音和原声MP3，适合具有中等汉语水平的学习者。教材特点为：
（1）篇幅适宜，每集9分钟，非常符合对外汉语视听说教材的要求；
（2）影片有大量经典而时尚的对白，学习者能在真实纯正的语境中充分掌握地道的汉语口语，并获得自然的语感，提高实况中的听力理解能力；
（3）语言点讲解详细、练习题类型丰富，题量充足，注重口语表达练习，既为课堂提供了丰富的教学资源，也适合学习者自学。
本教材融文化性、科学性和趣味性于一体，可使学生学习到原汁原味的汉语口语，并了解中国当下的社会文化。