● Compiled and written by teachers of the Beijing Languages Institute
● A series in two stages conceived and designed for foreigners and overseas Chinese alike
● Enable learners to acquire a solid command of the Chinese language in listening,oral,reading and writing skills
● Carefully graded material tailor-made for learners to overcome specific problems in difficult areas
● Use a clear,systematic approach to present ways of expression peculiar to the Chinese language
● Provide concise annotations on the cultural and historical background of China
● Put appropriate emphasis on common set phrases,sayings and idioms
● EXERCISES,the companion book,enables learners to recognize,read and write Chinese characters
5 cassette tapes recorded in standard spoken Chinese serve to strengthen learners'listening and speaking ability