Learn the essential Mandarin Chinese characters and words in everyday
use in China!
Anyone planning to learn Chinese knows that there are 300 primary
characters they must understand to function in China. This systematic
introduction to the Mandarin language is designed to help you learn them
fast--along with how to pronounce, write, and remember 1,200 key
vocabulary words and phrases.
Essential for anyone wishing to pass the official Chinese government HSK
Level 1 & 2 proficiency exam or the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese
Language and Culture Exam, Beginning Chinese Characters presents these
300 characters in a series of very simple and easy lessons:
-
The Chinese characters are grouped into themes with a warm-up
narrative for each one
-
Each character's pronunciation and meanings in combination with other
characters are presented
-
Exercises to practice recognizing the characters and using the
vocabulary are provided
-
Writing guides show you how to write each correctly
-
Includes easy access to online native speaker audio recordings and
free, printable flashcards
This straightforward, easy-to-use resource is ideal for test-prep and
mastering essential vocabulary, pronunciation and writing. With useful
English, Pinyin and Mandarin characters, this book helps you to use what
you learn both within a formal classroom setting and in real-life
situations in China.