One of the most popular Chinese language textbooks series in decades, this series is designed for use by non-native speakers for step-by-step learning. The first ten lessons focus on the phonetic structure of the Chinese language, while subsequent lessons present common sentence patterns to illustrate various grammar points. Each lesson contains exercises and substitution drills which can be assigned as homework or used in class. Each lesson also includes words and phrases, notes on grammar, and a review. Condensed from the original five volumes into four and updated to reflect current Chinese life, the new edition emphasizes practical skills needed in daily communication while keeping the general structure of the original. Newly recorded cassette tapes are also available.
