Publisher Description

Anyone planning to learn Chinese knows that there are 300 primary characters they must learn to function in China. This systematic introduction to Mandarin 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 Mandarin Chinese Characters, Volume 1 presents these 300 characters in a series of very simple and easy lessons that:

• The characters are grouped into themes with a warm-up narrative for each character
  
• 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

Author Biography

Dr.Haohsiang Liao is Senior Lecturer of Chinese Studies in charge of the Chinese Language Program at MIT. Before joining MIT, he taught at various institutions including Williams, Harvard and Ohio State. Kang Zhou is Lecturer in Chinese at MIT. Before joining MIT, he taught at Brown, Williams and Harvard University.

Long Description

Anyone planning to learn Chinese knows that there are 300 primary characters they must learn to function in China. This systematic introduction to Mandarin 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 Mandarin Chinese Characters, Volume 1 presents these 300 characters in a series of very simple and easy lessons that: The characters are grouped into themes with a warm-up narrative for each character 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

Description for Sales People

A systematic introduction to Mandarin, designed for anyone who plans to travel or live in China, who wishes to pass the AP exam, or pass the official Chinese government's HSK Level 1 proficiency exam needed to work in China Provides clear pronunciations and English definitions for 300 basic characters along with 1,200 key vocabulary words and phrases Helpful writing practice boxes with grid lines and writing guides allow you to practice writing the characters freehand in correct stroke order Useful exercises enhance your ability to use the words and characters in real-life situations encountered in China Includes easy access to online native speaker audio recordings and free, printable flash cards

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