Chinese for Adults

Effortless Chinese Grammar is a relatively concise grammar outline for foreign students and Chinese teachers alike and helps learners have a general and basic understanding of Chinese grammar. The book is in simplified Chinese only, we recommend it for learners having reached intermediate level (knowledge of about 2500 Chinese words). There is a divison into six chapters: the grammar characteristics of modern Chinese (现代汉语语法的特点), word classification (词的分类), the sentence elements (句子成分), sentences types (句类), special sentence patterns (特殊句式) and compound sentences 复句. Also, there are 4 appendixes included in this book: common separable words (常用离合词), common measure words (常用量词), common adverbs and classification (常用副词及分类), common prepositions and classification table (常用介词及分类表).

Short-Term Reading Chinese is a series of textbooks written according to the characteristics of students of short-term training courses. Focusing on improving the students’ ability in reading and comprehending Chinese texts and paragraphs, it combines intensive reading with fast reading and integrates some typical questions in HSK reading tests into the exercises. The selected texts cover a wide range of genres and styles and encompass a great number of topics and hot issues concerning all aspects of modern China so as to familiarize the students with the cultural background knowledge relevant to language learning. The series includes five volumes, namely Threshold, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced. Each volume comprises 12 lessons and each lesson is composed of two parts: intensive reading and fast reading. Both parts include new words, notes, texts and exercises. Each volume is suitable for students in a summer training course or a short-term training course of 6-10 weeks. This is the Intermediate volume, which is designed for learners who have already mastered 2,500 Chinese words.

Short-Term Reading Chinese is a series of textbooks written according to the characteristics of students of short-term training courses. Focusing on improving the students’ ability in reading and comprehending Chinese texts and paragraphs, it combines intensive reading with fast reading and integrates some typical questions in HSK reading tests into the exercises. The selected texts cover a wide range of genres and styles and encompass a great number of topics and hot issues concerning all aspects of modern China so as to familiarize the students with the cultural background knowledge relevant to language learning. The series includes five volumes, namely Threshold, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced. Each volume comprises 12 lessons and each lesson is composed of two parts: intensive reading and fast reading. Both parts include new words, notes, texts and exercises. Each volume is suitable for students in a summer training course or a short-term training course of 6-10 weeks. This is the Pre-Intermediate volume, which is designed for learners who have already mastered 1,500 Chinese words.

Topics and functional language elements closely related to students' daily life, study and social communication is selected to enable the instant feedback of learning in each unit. Compared with the other textbooks, it provides more language input, faster progress and ampler exercises.

Short-Term Listening Chinese Intermediate (2nd Edition). Including online audio with about 6.5 hours voice recording. This book of intermediate level is suitable for learners mastering 2500 Chinese words.

Short-Term Listening Chinese Pre-Intermediate (2nd Edition). Including online audio with about 5,5 hours voice recording. This book of pre-intermediate level is suitable for learners mastering 1500 Chinese words.

Short-Term Listening Chinese Elementary (2nd Edition). Including online audio with about 5 hours voice recording, This book of elementary level is for advanced beginners with some experience of approximately 800 words.

This book is in XX and Learn Chinese series. All the books in this series are elective courses for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL). The selected 15 popular folk tales and historical stories are well-matched with new words, explanations of language points and cultural background, exercises, key to exercises etc, among which the texts, new words, explanations of language points and introductions to the background all have the corresponding English explanations to help students enlarge their vocabulary and understand Chinese culture in a pleasant way.

Book is included as special full-color limited hardback edition! Wisdom of Chinese Characters is a set of visual product to introduce Chinese characters and the relevant culture for Chinese learners. From the illustration of historical events and presentation of objects, cartoon pictures and stories about culture, readers will learn about the knowledge related to Chinese characters in a relaxed way and understand Chinese culture embodied in these characters. The DVD of Wisdom of Chinese Characters is exquisitely made with beautiful photos and cartoon pictures, vividly revealing the characteristics of the structure of Chinese characters and the essence of Chinese culture by various technical means, such as animation. It also provides commentary and caption in both Chinese and English.

345 Spoken Chinese Expressions is a series of textbooks for students of short-term courses and self-learners at the beginning stage to practice oral Chinese. The whole series focuses on 345 frequently used sentence patterns, covering a full range of the sentence patterns, grammar and vocabulary in the elementary level. It is divided into four volumes, each of which includes a textbook, leaflets of practices and tests, and an accompanying audio CD in the MP3 format.

345 Spoken Chinese Expressions is a series of textbooks for students of short-term courses and self-learners at the beginning stage to practice oral Chinese.

A Little Horse Crosses The River contains 25 short articles with a text length of 100-150 Chinese words each. Hanyu Pinyin runs parallel to the reading texts in simplified Chinese.

Fallen in Love with China contains 25 short articles with a text length of 100-150 Chinese words each. Hanyu Pinyin runs parallel to the reading texts in simplified Chinese.

This book is a collection of simulated reading tests written according to the New HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Syllabus (Level 6). 12 complete reading tests with answers and detailed explanation of answers are provided.

This book is a collection of simulated listening tests written according to the New HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Syllabus (Level 5). 10 complete listening tests with listening transcripts, answers and detailed explanation of answers are provided.

Designed on the basis of the New HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Syllabus released by Hanban, this book includes 8 sets of simulated tests, listening materials, reference answers and problem-solving strategies, complying with the New HSK Syllabus in all aspects, such as question patterns, types of linguistic data, length and difficulty, and covering virtually all the testing points required in the Syllabus. It can be used for self-testing or in training courses.

The printed edition of this item has not yet been published, but can be ordered as Kindle-Edition. Link: Kindle-Edition. Chinese Vocabulary Wall Charts 4 (Colours and Objects) (Chinese-German edition).

The printed edition of this item has not yet been published, but can be ordered as Kindle-Edition. Link: Kindle-Edition. Chinese Vocabulary Wall Charts 3 (Numbers and Countries) (Chinese-German edition).

The printed edition of this item has not yet been published, but can be ordered as Kindle-Edition. Link: Kindle-Edition. Chinese Vocabulary Wall Charts 2 (Animals and School) (Chinese-German edition).

Chinesisch Erleben - Offizielle Kommunikation in China (+ MP3-CD) (Chinese-German edition, 体验汉语 - 公务篇 (德语版)).

This is Chinesisch Erleben - Reisen in China (Chinese-German edition, 体验汉语 - 旅游片 (德语版)). The textbook includes 1 MP3-CD.

This book features the basics of Chinese grammar using easy to follow explanations, a variety of examples and a large number of relevant exercises. All explanations, examples and exercises are in simplified Chinese only. After each unit, a test can be performed. At the end of the book an overall test is included and the total of 100 points can be achieved. The book contains no answers to the tests or exercises, therefore it would only be suitable for self-learners if you would understand the explainations in Chinese. The publishing house recommends as target users Chinese teachers and self-learners with prior knowledge of at least 1 year Chinese language or achievement of HSK 4 or bettert).

New Practical Chinese Reader (2. Edition) - Workbook 2.

New Practical Chinese Reader (2. Edition) - Textbook 1.

My Chinese is a set of textbooks specifically written for people who work for international organizations or multinational similar corporations. It assumes no background in Chinese.  The texts are set against the work environment of employees at international organizations. The language of the texts is not only standard but also practical and interesting. The texts were developed surrounding ten major communicative functions and nine progressive levels. The vocabulary is graded with a high recurrence rate. All of these aspects make the textbooks suited for the needs of people in a variety of job situations at different levels.

Winning in China—Business Chinese is a series of textbooks specifically written for EU-China Managers Exchange and Training Programme takers and other learners of business Chinese without any Chinese learning experience. All the texts are written in business-oriented Chinese and revolve around topics and situations. Among the rich variety of exercises, the task-based ones are particularly authentic, interesting and practical. The books are printed in two colors and are accompanied by audio CDs.

This book includes 8 sets of simulated tests, listening materials, reference answers and problem-solving strategies, complying with the New HSK Syllabus in all aspects, such as question patterns, types of linguistic data, length and difficulty, and covering virtually all the testing points required in the Syllabus. It can be used for self-testing or in training courses.

This book contains 10 complete sets of simulated tests for New HSK Level 2, with answer keys and 10 answer cards in the appendix. The ideal training program for self learners!

Chinese for Economics and Trade (II),  Exercise Book by Jin Yiping suitable for foreign pre-college students and college freshmen majoring in economics and trade.

This is the accompanying exercise book of Chinese for Economics and Trade - Textbook I. The corresponding exercises go with each part of the lesson. There are listening scripts and answer keys at its back.

Stories of the Chinese: Intensive Audiovisual and Reading Course of Intermediate Chinese vol. II [including textbook + DVD + MP3-CD].

Hen Hao: Spoken Chinese for Beginners vol. 4 has altogether 12 lessons. In coherence with the first three volumes and centering on the four characters' understanding and discussions on personal value and pursuit, it displays their distinctive personalities in vivid, humorous and simple language, thus reflecting the features that run through the book, "Classroom is the life setting", "Words reveal personalities"and "Humor is the key feature". Every lesson in this book is coherent with a storyline, which can arouse students' interests. The intriguing texts are thought-provoking. It includes 12 topics: Chinese talent shows, ways to cure insomnia, shopping (for an Mp3), watch a debate contest, what is happiness, classic movie quotes, learn to cook Chinese food, go for an interview, worship of idols (Jackie Chan), arrangement of holidays and life plan. In combination with rich culture it includes idioms (such as "killing two birds with one stone", "Lord Ye's love of dragons—professed love of what one does not really understanding or even fears"), popular sayings (such as "better to seek help from within more than without"), facial make-up in Beijing opera, he Romance of the Three Kingdoms, cultures and customs of the ethnic groups (Nakhi people in Lijiang) and the special meanings of color words in Chinese etc. The texts are thought-provoking. Students can learn 50 language points, over 200 words and make daily conversations in Chinese after learning this book. The texts are annotated in English. The supplementary booklet annotates the new words in Japanese and Korean. It also attaches the introduction to the texts, the teaching purpose(s) and two sets of exercises to facilitate teachers. An accompanying CD includes the recordings of the texts,new words and Proverb of the Lesson.

This is Volume Three of Hen Hao: Spoken Chinese for Beginners series. It has altogether 12 lessons. In coherence with the first two volumes and centering on the four characters’ understanding and discussions on personal value and pursuit, it displays their distinctive personalities in vivid, humorous and simple language, thus reflecting the features that run through the book, “class is based on life”, “one is as good as his words” and “life is full of humor”.

Volume 2 of Speaking Chinese (3rd Edition) has altogether 20 lessons in 7 units covering topics such as Chinese Customs, Marriage, Architecture in Beijing, Visiting Someone, Education, Local Flavor, Visits.

Volume 1 of Speaking Chinese (3rd Edition) has altogether 20 lessons in 8 units covering topics such as Work, Sports, Transportation, Literature and Art, Chinese and Chinese Characters, Telephone and Internet, Weather, and Travel.

Chinesisch für Anfänger - Lehrbuch der chinesischen Schriftzeichen (Dangdai Zhongwen - German Edition).

Medical Chinese - Practice 2, includes 1 MP3-CD. Suitable for Chinese learners with knowledge of 1500-2000 Chinese expressions.

This is the workbook to accompany the textbook Experiencing Chinese - Business Communication in China. It places equal emphasis upon speaking and listening as it does reading and writing. Comes with an MP3-CD to practice listening and pronunciation.

Intermediate Chinese - A Cultural Approach (A Bridging Course). Suitable for learners between elemetary and intermediate Chinese level.

Step by Step - A Course in Chinese Reading Comprehension Vol. 3. Im simplified Chinese characters only. Contains 64 lessons with one Chinese reading text of 400 - 600 characters for each lesson and plentiful exercises covering about 2-3 times the space of the reading texts - with answer keys. Suitable especially for learners having reached HSK Level 4 [HSK四级水平].

Step by Step - A Course in Chinese Reading Comprehension Vol. 2. Im simplified Chinese characters only. Contains 64 lessons with one Chinese reading text of 300 - 600 characters each. With answer keys. Suitable especially for learners having reached HSK Level 3 [HSK三级水平].

TIMES - Newspaper Reading Course of Intermediate Chinese - Volume 2. For upper intermediate students of Chinese language. With answer booklet.

Chinesisch Erleben - Kulturelle Kommunikation in China (German Language Edition) with MP3-CD. This textbook is also available in English translation: Experiencing Chinese - Experiencing Culture in China.

After having completed 120 hours of Chinese studies, we are entering the last stage of elementary Chinese. At this stage, we try to form compound sentences or longer composite sentences from shorter and partial sentences and expressions, and then practice expressions in each paragraph. These are the most important Chinese studies at the intermediate or high level. It is therefore essential at this stage of our studies to learn those conjunctions very well. Taking into account the particular features and requirements of our studies at this stage, Chinese conjunctions in common use are collected especially in this book.

New Chinese Situational Dialogues - with English, Japanese and Korean Annotiations [Volume 1 + 2 CD]. ISBN: 7301077300, 9787301077306

New Standard Chinese - Intermediate Level [Book 1 + 3 CD].

Magic Chinese - Intermediate Level Oral Chinese [Volume 2 + CD]. ISBN: 7301078382, 9787301078389

Magic Chinese - Intermediate Level Oral Chinese [Volume 1 + CD]. ISBN: 7301078374, 9787301078372

In simplified Chinese with Pinyin and English comments. Large page size. This book is suitable for intermediate and advanced foreign students studying Chinese. It includes 500 commonly used colloquial idioms.

A Business Trip To China - Conversation & Application has been designed for learners at a preintermediate level who have learned basic Chinese in a variety of settings. They are English speakers, or are using English as their principal second language, and interested in having a career or doing business among Chinese speaking communities. Scan the QR code at the back of the book to get the audio. This is vol. II of the series.

A Business Trip To China - Conversation & Application has been designed for learners at a preintermediate level who have learned basic Chinese in a variety of settings. They are English speakers, or are using English as their principal second language, and interested in having a career or doing business among Chinese speaking communities.

Presenting news covering a great variety of topics, providing rich and interesting background information, Adopting advanced teaching mode.

This book combines listening and speaking trainings.

Newspaper Reading is an introductory course book for those students who have finished learning the basic Chinese grammar and mastered a vocabulary of approximately 2500 words. The course consists of two volumes for one academic year.

This book combines listening and speaking trainings. Unlike the old skill guide books, where listening and speaking are independent, listening and speaking trainings are actually in a single process, with different emphasis. This book integrates the two facets into a program, in which both skills are enhanced, thus to harmonize the developments of teaching process and learners' language skills.

Chinese Crash Course is a new tool for teaching Chinese and getting to know China. This is a book from its bottom to the zenith covering a rapid understanding of tour related knowledge. It takes the journey of an American family in China as a background, and involves every sector in a journey and includes all the spoken Chinese sentences and glossaries that can be useful. This book is bounded with an exercise book and CD.

This book is suitable for those who have learned basic Chinese in full-time schools for one term or more, and master 600-800 characters and 1000 ordinary words. It is based on scientific and engineering common courses, so both scientific and engineering students can benefit from it.

Chinese Pronunciation Course - Advanced Study is for the foreigners who have learned Chinese for more than six months. It lays emphasis on differentiation, covering all the difficult points of Chinese pronunciation. It consists of 11 units, common words, sentences and short articles etc. are used as exercise materials. There is 1 accompanying MP3-CD included (runtime 90 minutes) with Mandarin Chinese recordings.

This teaching material is a special purpose Chinese course for advanced learners of Chinese preparing to study Chinese history at universities in China or are for other reasons interested in the professional terminology of this field.

This teaching material is a special purpose Chinese course for advanced learners of Chinese preparing to study Chinese diplomacy / Chinese politics at universities in China or are for other reasons interested in the professional terminology of this field.

This teaching material is a special purpose Chinese course for advanced learners of Chinese preparing to study Chinese literature, film, media or journalism at universities in China or are for other reasons interested in the professional terminology of these fields.

The Besieged City - with complete coverage of pinyin. Intended for learners of Chinese as a second language, this is an abridged version of the novel by Qian Zhongshu, a renowned writer, scholar and classical Chinese expert.

In order to learn standard Chinese, one must learn its phonetic system first. The purpose of this textbook is to introduce Pinyin, the phonetic alphabet of standard Chinese to the beginners.

Chinese Reading about Popular Science contains articles on biology, medicine, information technology, etc. Suitable for learners of Chinese at intermediate level. Contains many exercises. Vocabulary with English annotations. Volume 2 includes 2 CDs.

Experiencing Chinese - Studying in China offers 16 lessons introducing sentences, scenes, activities, and Chinese characters.

An Intermediate Reading Chinese Course is compiled for students of elementary-intermediate Chinese level and covers many important fields of economic life in China, including consumption, foreign trade, banking, and insurance. It chooses the hottest and the most interesting economic and business topics so as to attract the students and to promote their interest in reading. The book emphasizes both common business vocabulary and reading skills, providing notes to ordinary business terms for the convenience of the learners.

The book is compiled for foreign students with elementary Chinese knowledge and features practicability, targeting at improving actual communication skills and spoken Chinese rapidly. Its focus is the trade and commerce situations, aiming at laying a solid foundation for further study in the major.

TIMES - Newspaper Reading Course of Intermediate Chinese is a textbook of Chinese newspaper reading intended for international students who have studied in China for a year. The textbook may be used for universities sophomores, intermediate refresher course, or short-term advanced Chinese program. Each lesson is completed in four class hours (45 minutes for each hour), and each volume is finished in one semester.

Foreign Trade Spoken Chinese in 30 Lessons - suitable for intermediate learners.

Mastering volume 2 of A Key To Chinese Speech And Writing will enable you to reach a level corresponding to two years of university studies. The total 900 characters introduced in the two volumes allow you to recognize 90% of the Chinese characters met with in everyday reading.

German Language Version of Experiencing Chinese - Business Communication in China. A great resource for professionals who plan to engage in business interactions in China.

Do you want to do business in China and communicate with your Chinese partners in Chinese? Advanced Business Chinese - Social Gatherings, Office Work, Day-To-Day Operations is an intermediate business Chinese course. The textbook includes 1 MP3-CD to facilitate both teaching and learning.