This impressive new text series is intended to teach English-speaking students to develop the ability to communicate in Chinese social settings, as well as read and write characters. With a innovative text layout, utilising pinyin, simplified and traditional characters, and English translation of the dialogues, many cultural notes, pictures, and more. There will be a total of 4 texts, 2 character exercise books, 4 exercises books, 4 teacher"s manuals, and audio and video tapes to complement the series.