http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:43:32 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 00:43:32 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251898 Cultural Interviews with Chinese-Speaking Professionals is a compilation of brief video clips in which Chinese-speaking professionals discuss cultural issues that are of interest to North Americans. The objective of the interviews is three-fold: First, provide practical cultural information about business topics. The opinions represent those of real people. At times they are even contradictory, but they are designed to be a catalyst for discussion, not a definitive answer about some stereotype. Second, the interviews provide vocabulary in areas within a professional setting. The interviews present diverse vocabulary within the context of each individual's comments. Third, these materials provide non-native speakers of Chinese with multiple examples of natural speech, illustrating the way that speakers really talk. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88126 A collection of vocabulary, readings, and references for learning and practicing Chinese business language and culture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251904 Examples of Chinese business letters using business language. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251919 Chinese news about medium and small businesses http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251911 Chinese business vocabulary in alphabetical order http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=250088 A comparative study of teaching Business Chinese vs. teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251916 Online news about China's businesses in many categories http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=603282 This website aims to make Mandarin Chinese accessible to as many people as possible. The website currently has 37 lessons and accompanying exercises. The multimedia lessons are based on scenarios that one would encounter on a trip to China, and aim to recreate an immersion experience. The first 10 lessons and accompanying multimedia exercises are entirely free to use, with no signup required.