Access Chinese gives a new perspective to teaching and learning Chinese by harmonizing 3 key elements of learning a second language creatively:
1.Intertwining language with culture
2.Balancing focus on forms and meaning
3.Developing literacy skills through both oral and written Chinese.
This book treats culture as the glue that connects the units by following the story lines of a twin brother and sister learning Chinese in two contexts (China vs. US). Access Chinese provides essential tools for communication throughout the story development while at the same time engaging learners in acquiring additional vocabulary and grammar by contextualizing these elements in further communicative tasks. Also, Access Chinese uses colloquial Chinese as a starting point for engaging the learner while also introducing the nuance of Chinese philosophy and deeply imbedded Chinese etiquettes and rituals in communication to bring about the curiosity and appreciation of the language and culture.
汉语入门课程是为海内外初次接触汉语学习者设计编写的汉语学习课程，教授拼音、汉字、和常用短语、情景对话和课后测验。
每课课文的主要内容
拼音：每课学习包含生母和韵母在内的四到五个拼音，以视频形式呈现，配有相应的英文解释。
汉字：根据拼音学汉字，每个汉字配有相应的英文翻译和笔顺写法。
生词：每课大约学习3-5个生词，每个词配有相应的英文翻译。
课后测验：学习完一个课时后，根据本课时内容，配以相应的课后测试题，检验学习水平。
详细内容请参阅中文目录。
By Jun Liu, Paperback, Simplified Chinese Characters, Pinyin and English, 210 pages/book, 11.2" x 8.4"
