It is rare to find a Chinese language textbook that is linguistically accurate, culturally rich, and pedagogically sound... The ample opportunities for reading and writing and the varied and flexible exercises make teaching and learning a truly productive and creative experience." -- Agnes Weiyun He, SUNY, Stony Brook

As the teaching of Chinese increasingly uses simplified characters, this new version of the popular A Primer for Advanced Beginners of Chinese fills an important gap in Chinese-language instruction. The two-volume primer is addressed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing number of Chinese language students who were raised in the United States in Chinese-speaking homes and speak the language but cannot read or write it. This text develops lessons around readings on Chinese history, culture, geography, literature, folktales and mythology, customs, and cuisine.