初级汉语口语
Elementary Chinese Speaking
Publisher: Beijing Language and Culture University Press
Annotation: English
Who to use: Beginners studying Chinese
Type of textbook: Oral Practice

Book 1: ISBN 7-5619-1296-X By Chen Chen Page: 270 Price: US$25.95 Date Published: 09/2004 2 Audio Tapes: US$4.95 each

Book 2: ISBN 7-5619-1333-8 By Chen Chen, Vicky Chu Page: 266 Price: US$25.95 Date Published: 01/2005 2 Audio Tapes: US$4.95 each

This set of 2 books with English annotation is an entry level for beginners studying Chinese. Book 1 and 2 has 24 lessons each and 4-6 hours/week is recommended, and each semester with18-20 weeks per session, it is good for one academic year.

It selects 48 practical, straightforward and interesting focal topics that beginners would have interest in. It enables and hastens the students’ ability in Chinese speaking and social interaction.