Chinese Made Easier is a book that is intensely practical for people who live or visit China and want to communicate on everyday topics as quickly as possible. So only useful vocabulary, immediately relevant to your everday needs is included. The grammar explanations is simple and clear, avoiding complicated linguistic terminology. Each lesson contains an activity related to the topic to get you to use the words in a practical situation. The reading and writing of Chinese characters is introduced at a manageable pace so the student does not feel too overwhelmed. The accompanying workbooks are also available.
Vol. 1 Lessons:
- Introducing Yourself
- The Classroom
- The Post Office
- The Market
- Describing
- Telling the Time
- Days & Dates
- Giving Directions / Address
- Getting Public Transport
- Eating Out
Vol. 2 Lessons:
- Buying Daily Necessities
- Buying Clothes in a Shopping Mall
- Booking an Airplane Ticket
- Making a Telephone Call
- When I was Young
- Learning Chinese
- Sports & Leisure
- A Letter to My Parents
- Eating Out
- Planning a Winter Vacation Trip
Author: Martin Symonds, Papeback, Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin & English, Vol.1: 366 Pages/2 CDs, Vol. 2: 369 pages/1 CD, Vol. 3: 400 pages/1 CD, Vol. 4: 454 pages/1 CD, Vol. 5: 418 pages/1 CD, 7.25" x 10.25"