Abstract:

THE DRAGON’S TONGUE is a 19 part series designed to stimulate and develop Chinese language skills. The particular target language in this series is Putonghua-the official language of the People’s Republic of China, which is based on the dialect of China’s capital, Beijing. THE DRAGON’S TONGUE is a valuable source of genuine cultural information about China today. Most of the series was shot in Beijing itself, in the authentic settings of public places, recreation areas, and the homes and apartments of Chinese people. Each episode follows a theme such as family life, the daily routine, eating out, and sporting activities. Professor Colin Mackerras, who presents the program, is Co-Director of the Key Center for Asian Languages and Studies at Griffith University, a fluent Chinese speaker and an expert on Chinese culture. Language, culture, anthropology Families Day by Day Getting Around School Days The Neighborhood Shopping Entertainment A Sporting Life Health Eating Out Family and Pets Leisure Going Out School Sightseeing Country Life Work The Arts Celebrations Release Date: 1990-93