The entire series is structured to emphasize overlap and repetition. It has been used with success at both the college and pre-college levels. The basic volume for the series. Stresses mastery of the basic structural patterns of the language by means of dialogues and extensive exercises within a limited vocabulary. Includes many practice activities within each lesson.
Appended lessons provide examples of modern vocabulary changes.
An excellent way to begin Chinese. Introduces 494 basic Chinese characters. The basic beginning reader. Introduces 400 characters. An explanation of the principles of writing basic Chinese characters.