This book contains basic set phrases, basic vocabulary pertaining to dates and tenses as well as stringently selected vocabulary related to everyday life and familiar surroundings intended for beginner learners. If students master approximately 200 short sentences as well as about 600 vocabulary items contained herein, they should have no difficulty conducting simple conversations and expressing basic thoughts.


We recommend this book to the following learners:

- Those who wish to know what phrases and vocabulary the should master.

- Those who wish to review the basics.

- Those who are departing on a journey or a business trip and wish to learn as much as possible in a short period of time.


[Contents]

Chapter 1 - 200 Common Phrases

We have carefully selected approximately 200 usual situational phrases beginners should master. Remembering the sentences contained herein should allow our students to express simple thoughts.


Chapter 2 - Useful 35 Phrases Using Basic Grammar

Mastering a number of set phrases such as "How do I get to…?（去〜怎么走？）" or "I would like to…（我想～）" will allow the student to use a variety of expressions through word substitution. Here, we learn thirty five standard phrases through examples. It is possible to practice substitution on one's own by combining those phrases with vocabulary items appearing in next chapters.


Chapter 3 - 600 Common Vocabulary Words

This chapter allows the student to learn approximately 600 convenient words he or she should know. They are related to numerals usage, expressing time, basic tenses, pronouns, colors, weather, cuisine, work and the like. Much of the vocabulary is presented in the form of a list, making it possible to memorize it by covering the Chinese words.