Speak and Read Chinese

A useful guide to remembering character pronunciation and tones that complements all major Chinese language textbooks

Provides tricks for remembering both pronunciation and tone of characters, aspects of Chinese teachers say is most critical to mastering language.

Small, compact size great for stuffing in backpack or travel

Covers the 300 most common Chinese characters. All students beginning to study Chinese will need this book

Author previously written best-selling book on Chinese grammar (Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar) that to date has sold 10k copies and has great name recognition in Chinese language learning community

Good price point that won't dissuade younger learners, students from purchasing

Arranged alphabetically for easy browsing and character look up

Features big character pictures for each word, eye-catching and pleasant to look at