Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters: HSK Levels 1-3 A Revolutionary New Way to Learn the 800 Most Basic Chinese Characters; Includes All Characters for the AP & HSK 1-3 Exams

Tuttle Publishing. It can be used alongside or after, or even before a course in the Chinese language. This otherwise daunting task is made more accessible by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. Modern simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Fundamental principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories, " and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks.

Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke–count, compounds, traditional form, and guidance on writing the character. This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well–indexed with clear lookup methods. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters.

The 800 chinese characters and 1, 033 compounds specified for the original HSK Level A proficiency test are covered. Key features: specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum.

This user–friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. All characters are simplified as in mainland China but traditional characters are also given, when available. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems.


Chinese Flash Cards Kit Volume 1: HSK Levels 1 & 2 Elementary Level: Characters 1-349 Audio Disc Included

To succeed in mastering chinese characters, there are just three secrets: begin with the most useful characters, and use repetition galore! Flash cards remain one of the most effective tools for rapid memorization, study them in the most effective order, and Tuttle's flash cards are the best available today.

Plus a 32-page study booklet. Audio recordings of More than 2000 words and phrases. Everything you need to learn the 349 most essential Chinese characters quickly and efficiently is in this box - our #1 Chinese language learning kit! 349 Flash Cards. Developed with hsk study and ap test-prep in mind, the front of Tuttle's Chinese Flash Cards give one Chinese character, four words and phrases, a stroke order guide, and look-alike alerts to help avoid confusion.

. On the reverse is as much information as a dictionary entry: Romanized pronunciation and English meanings, sample sentences for correct usage, plus helpful mnemonics and learning tips. An audio cd gives native-speaker pronunciations, and a handy organizing ring is the perfect way to keep the cards together when you're on the go.

A handy Organizing Ring. Whether on a train from beijing to Shanghai or sitting under a tree in Berkeley, you can study Chinese with this well-designed, easy-to-use set of flashcards.


Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels 2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds

Codes to assist those who are preparing for the AP exam or the HSK exam. This guide also focuses on pinyin, which is the official system to transcribe Hanzi, Chinese characters, into Latin script, now universally used in mainland China and Singapore. Updated and revised compounds, plus 25% more vocabulary now offered.

Convenient quick-reference tables of radicals. Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used book in Good Condition. Standard Hanyu Pinyin romanizations. All 2, 633 characters and 5, 000+ compounds required for the HSK Exam. An extensive introduction, alphabetical index, and index according to stroke count and stroke order.

More mnemonic phrases and etymologies to help you remember the characters. This is a complete and easy–to–use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters. Completely updated/expanded English definitions. Key features of this newly-expanded edition include: The 1, 725 most frequently used characters in both Simplified and Traditional forms.

Newly updated and revised, these characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese government for the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi HSK. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been thoroughly revised and updated.




Mandarin Vocabulary Quick Study Academic

Used book in Good Condition. Divided into tables that show the mandarin character ideogram, the pinyin Mandarin transliterated into the Latin alphabet and the English translation for every vocabulary word/phrase covered, this guide is both comprehensive and user-friendly. This 6-page guide provides vocabulary essentials for students, travelers and businesspeople.

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The First 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition: HSK Level 1 The Quick and Easy Way to Learn the Basic Chinese Characters

This chinese character book contains: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams show you how to write each character. The english meanings, pronunciations in hanyu pinyin and alternate forms if any for each Chinese character are presented along with a stroke order guide and spaces for writing practice. The first 100 chinese characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to quickly master the basic characters that are fundamental to this language.

Extra practice sheets are also provided. This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters. Related compounds and phrases are given to assist in vocabulary building. Used book in Good Condition. Hanyu pinyin romanizations identify and help you pronounce every word. Printed with gray guidelines, the stroke order guides are designed to be traced over to teach students the standard sequence of strokes used to write the character.

Three indexes at the back allow the characters to be looked up by their English meanings, hanyu pinyin pronunciations, or radicals. Compounds and sample sentences provide easy vocabulary building. This character book is intended for beginning Chinese students. It presents characters that have been carefully selected for rapid and effective learning.

All beginning chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters.


Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student's Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors

Topics include word order, adjectives, nouns, verbs, time, word choices with verbs and adverbs, and letter writing. Here is a concise guide to supplement any course of study and help with homework, travel, and test preparation. The simple format has one goal: quick mastery and growing confidence. Qin xue herzberg, a graduate of beijing Normal University, has taught Chinese for decades and has been an upper-level Chinese professor at Calvin College for ten years.

Larry herzberg did his phd work in Chinese and founded the Chinese language programs at Albion College and Calvin College. Qin and larry live in grand rapids, michigan, and are co-authors of the popular China Survival Guide as well as the recently released Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings. Used book in Good Condition.

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Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters Volume 1: The Quick and Easy Way to Learn Chinese Characters! HSK Level 1 & AP Exam Prep

Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters. A step-by-step diagram shows how to write the character, and boxes are provided for freehand writing practice. Learning mandarin chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the essential Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language.

Key features of this chinese workbook include: designed for hsk level 1 and AP exam prep Learn the 178 most essential Chinese characters Example sentences and over 534 vocabulary items Step-by-step writing diagrams and practice boxes Used book in Good Condition. Review exercises reinforce the learning process, and an index at the back allows you to look up the characters according to their English meanings or romanized Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation.

The meaning and pronunciation are given along with the critical vocabulary compounds and an example sentence. Tuttle Publishing. It is intended for self-study and classroom use and includes the characters and words students need to know if they plan to take the official Chinese government HSK Level 1 Exam or the Advanced Placement AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam.

This character workbook presents 178 Chinese characters and over 534 standard words using these characters. Each character is presented plainly and transparently.


Exercise Book For Writing Chinese Characters: Tian Zi Ge 10x14 cells/page

Used book in Good Condition. Tuttle Publishing. Size: 8. 5x11 inches 21. 59 x 27. 94 cm pages: 100 pages, each page has 10x14=140 squares Squares:063"x063" 1. 6 x 1. 6 cm paper: good quality crisp white paper Check out Meiyuan Publishing for more practice notebooks. The standard "tian zi ge" paper for practicing chinese writing, Extra Large Practice Notebook, 10x14 squares/page This practice notebook will be a good addition to your Chinese language studies with plenty of room inside and perfect square size.

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Mandarin Grammar Quick Study Academic

Featuring mandarin characters ideograms, pinyin Mandarin transliterated into the Latin alphabet and English translations, this 3-panel guide provides grammar essentials for students, travelers, and business people. Tuttle Publishing. Used book in Good Condition.


Chinese Flash Cards Kit Volume 2: HSK Levels 3 & 4 Intermediate Level: Characters 350-622 Audio CD Included

A great way to study chinese, flash cards remain an accessible, efficient tool for rapid memorization, and Tuttle's flash cards are the best available today. Tuttle Publishing. An excellent tool for hsk chinese language study, along with their associated 1, this second volume will help you master the 273 intermediate-level characters, 360+ words and sentences.

Used book in Good Condition. An audio cd gives native–speaker pronunciations. Tuttle Publishing. A handy organizing ring is included to hold the cards. This kit features: 273 hole-punched cards presenting the essential intermediate-level characters. The front of each card gives one Chinese character. Native-speaker audio recordings of 1, 360+ example words and sentences.

A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Radicals, compounds and idiomatic phrases, plus traditional forms where applicable. On the reverse is as much information as a dictionary entry: stroke order, radicals, idiomatic phrases, vocabulary, and sample sentences. Whether at home or on the go, you can use these cards to learn several new characters every day and watch your knowledge develop rapidly over time.

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Chineasy: The New Way to Read Chinese

Working with renowned illustrator Noma Bar, she transforms Chinese characters into charming pictograms that are easy to remember. In chineasy, that are the language’s foundation, called radicals, she teaches the key characters, and then shows how they can be combined to form new words and even phrases.

. Tuttle Publishing. With chineasy, learning and reading Chinese has never been simpler or more fun. Learn to read and write chinese with Chineasy—a groundbreaking approach that transforms key Chinese characters into pictograms for easy recall and comprehension. Chinese is one of the oldest written languages, and one of the most difficult to master, especially for Westerners.

Tuttle Publishing. Once you’ve mastered these key characters, you can practice your skills with three stories—a fairy tale, an Asian legend, and a contemporary fable—told using the radicals. With chineasy, readers of all ages will be able to navigate a Chinese menu, read signs and billboards, and grasp the meaning of most articles in a Chinese newspaper.

Used book in Good Condition. Breaking down the great wall of language, iShaoLan Hsueh draws on her entrepreneurial and cultural background to create a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of written Chinese.