Perform Suzhouis a task- and performance-oriented textbook course for Chinese study abroad programs serving intermediate- to advanced-level learners. Performance is the key concept; developing communication skills through role playing. Field performance tasks enable students learning Chinese to refine and solidify communication skills by executing real-life tasks in the target culture, before reporting on their experiences in the classroom. The dialogues presented form the basis for improvisation for related contexts, equipping students to respond appropriately in new situations. Perform Suzhouis composed of staged units, drills, exercises and culture notes with accompanying audio. The textbook is accompanied by audio andAction! China, the supporting workbook. | Perform Suzhou by Xiaobin Jian, Paperback | Indigo Chapters