The second volume is focused on reading comprehension. Each chapter contains two pieces of text, one focuses on intensive reading and contains new grammar patterns, while another one mainly embraces knowledge of Chinese culture. The second volume, in total makes use of 1270 vocabulary and 38 grammar pattern. We have also designed and included exercises of all kinds with the aim of helping learner to better understand the vocabulary, grammar involved while improving their skill in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
This is one excellent book to learn Chinese. I used the first volume while studying in Shanghai, now I am back in my country I wanted to buy this. I highly recommend this book. The shipping was fast en efficient.