New Standard Chinese Elementary Level teaches the vocabulary and grammar appropriate for HSK level 1-3. In addition to basic words and practical sentence patterns, lesson 1-10 also teaches Pinyin, to help new learners with tones and rules for pronunciation. Lesson 1-10 includes Conversation and Text, Vocabulary (simplified and traditional characters), Pinyin, Pronunciation Practice, and Notes. Lesson 11-40 consists of Conversation and Text, Grammar, Scenes, Communication Items, Exercises, New Words, Grammar Notes and Exercises, Oral Practice and Reading. In simplified and traditional characters, Pinyin, and English. Price is for a set includes one book and 2 CDs or 3CDs.
Lessons:
Vol. 1:
1. Hello! 2. Are you busy? 3. What is this? 4. How many brothers do you have? 5. What time is it now? 6. How much does this shirt cost? 7. What's the date today? 8. Where are you from? 9. Who is he? 10. Can you help me? 11. Greetings; 12. Talking about the school; 13. Introduction; 14. Talking about learning; 15. At the bus stop; 16. My university; 17. Talking about languages; 18. Shipping at the Farmers's market; 19. Talking about hobbies; 20. Comprehensive test.
Vol. 2:
21. Making a phone call; 22. Going to the library; 23. An introduction on Beijing; 24. Taking the bus; 25. Birthday party; 26. Attending a lecture; 27. Talking about age; 28. Family banquet; 29. Seeing a film; 30. Fruit picking festival; 31. Visiting the Great Wall; 32. Talking about a job; 33. Taking the train; 34. Talking about the weather; 35. Going to the bank; 36. At the post office; 37. Courses; 38. Travelling in Shandong Province; 39. China; 40. Comprehensive test.
Paperback, Simplified/Traditional Chinese Characters, Pinyin and English, 7.4"x10.25" , Vol. 1: 2 CDs, 183 pages; Vol. 2: 3 CDs, 265 pages
