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This is the first academic monograph systematically discussing the theories, methods and other problems concerning Chinese for specific purposes. It makes a holistic review of the research findings in the field of specific-purpose language teaching, systematically and profoundly elaborates on the theoretical foundation and practical methods of teaching Chinese for specific purposes in light of the actual situations of Chinese language and CSL teaching, and also proposes many new ideas and suggestions. It is a good reference for the teaching practice and applied research of Chinese for specific purposes. <br/> <br/> <strong>About the Author</strong><br/> Zhang Li, professor and Chief of Business Chinese Research Institute of BLCU, is a member of International Society for Chinese Language Teaching, a board member of China Marketing Association, and a member of the expert committee of International Business Chinese Teaching and Material Development Base (Shanghai). Mr. Zhang’s major research interests include business and business-related language, business Chinese teaching, CSL teaching, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, business administration, etc. Mr. Zhang has published a number of academic books, course books and reference books, including On Spoken Business Chinese, On Business Chinese Courses, Language Vitality: Chinese and Its Application, Business Chinese Textbook Series, Business Chinese: Speaking Course, Modern Chinese Dictionary of Flexible Uses, etc.