Practical Chinese Reader, Volume 2 Textbook (Simplified)

A beloved classic that has stood the test of time and proved its effectiveness, the Practical Chinese Reader combines sound training in grammar and pronunciation with dialogues and exercises to give foreign students of Chinese a firm grounding in the language. The series follows two students as they first study Chinese in their own country, and then go to China to participate in a foreign exchange program there. Useful topics covered include clothing, food, housing, communication, entertainment, and social interactions. Cultural notes and historical background provide additional insight into life in China. The two-volume beginning level consists of 50 lessons and introduces a vocabulary of 1,000 basic words.

Simplified characters with pinyin. Traditional character edition also available.