A Course Of Mandarin Lessons, Based On Idiom V1

by Calvin Wilson Mateer

A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom V1 (1906) is a book written by Calvin Wilson Mateer. It is a comprehensive guide to learning Mandarin, the official language of China. The book is divided into lessons that cover various aspects of the language, such as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Each lesson is designed to help the reader understand Mandarin in a practical, hands-on way.The book is based on the idiom, which is a set of words or phrases that are commonly used in Mandarin. By focusing on the idiom, the author aims to teach the reader how to speak Mandarin naturally and fluently. The lessons are structured in a way that allows the reader to build on their knowledge gradually, starting with basic phrases and working up to more complex sentences.The book includes exercises and drills that help the reader practice their Mandarin skills. There are also sections on Chinese culture and customs, which provide context for the language and help the reader understand the nuances of Mandarin. The author has included a pronunciation guide, as well as a list of common phrases and idioms that are useful for everyday conversation.Overall, A Course of Mandarin Lessons, Based on Idiom V1 (1906) is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin. The book is well-organized, easy to follow, and provides a thorough introduction to the language. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, this book is sure to help you improve your Mandarin skills.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.

426 pages, Paperback

Published February 17, 2010

About the author

Calvin Wilson Mateer (Chinese: 狄考文; pinyin: Dí Kǎowén, sometimes misspelt "Matteer") (9 January 1836 – 28 September 1908) was a missionary to China with the American Presbyterian Mission. He was of Scottish-Irish descent and a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh. After serving with the Presbyterian church of Delaware, Ohio, for two years, he arrived in Dengzhou (today part of Penglai City, Shandong) with his wife Julia Brown Mateer in early January 1864 and continued to work as a missionary in China for 45 years.

He was the chairman of the committee for Bible translation and presided over the translation of the widely circulated Chinese translation of the Holy Bible, The Chinese Union Version.

In 1882, Mateer founded Tengchow College as the first modern institution of higher education in China. Tengchow College became a predecessor of Cheeloo University, and finally of Shandong University.

His Course of Mandarin Lessons, based on idiom, first published in 1892, was a popular text for learners, garnering four further editions by 1922.

He died in 1908 in Qingdao, China.