experience for beginning students of Chinese, as well as an efficient and comprehensive teaching resource for instructors.   This best-selling text takes care to introduce and explain grammar points clearly and systematically, yet not in a fashion that would be overwhelming to beginners. In keeping with the communicative focus of the text, grammar points are related to communicative task-oriented content. The textbook presents both traditional (complex) and simplified versions of Chinese characters, since learners will encounter both forms during their course of study or in travel abroad.  Photographs and drawings make the text vivid and eye-catching, and to provide visual cues to aid in communicative exercises and activities.    Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book and access code please order the ISBN below:   0205830536 / 9780205830534 Chinese Link: Beginning Chinese, Simplified Character Version, Level 1/Part 1 with MyChineseLab and Pearson eText (Access Card) * Package consists of 0205637213 / 9780205637218 Chinese Link: Beginning Chinese, Simplified Character Version, Level 1/Part 1 020578397X / 9780205783977 MyChineseLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Chinese Link: Level 1 Simplified Character Version (6-month access)  

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