Chinese Made Easy Textbook: Level 1

by Yamin Ma

Chinese Made Easy has five Book 1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5, with textbooks (incl. CDs), workbooks. After completing this series, learners will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,700 Chinese characters and several thousand phrases. This course features task-based learning coupled with a focus on form and function. Textbooks are in full color and include both simplified and traditional Chinese characters on vocabulary lists.

Genres: China

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2006

Reviews

[Louleeboo]

I'm using this textbook in a language class for adults. It's fine for a classroom setting but I wouldn't want to use it if self-studying. There are lots of exercises in it but much not much explanation. I also have the New Practical Chinese Reader textbook and would recommend that one over this one for self study.

The topics covered in Book 1 of Chinese Made Easy are:
-Greetings
-Family members
-Personal introduction
-Numbers and dates
-Countries and languages
-Occupations and work places
-Modes of transport
-Time