Chinese Language for Beginners

The edition is a basic course in the Chinese language and is intended for a wide range of readers. The guide will allow you to master the most necessary vocabulary and grammar (from zero to HSK level 2). The book... consists of a concise lexical and grammatical course (20 lessons). Each lesson contains a brief glossary of the target vocabulary, a clear presentation of grammar, exercises to work on the material, as well as interesting facts about the Chinese language and life in the Middle Kingdom. At the end of the book, keys to all exercises and a small Russian-Chinese glossary are provided. The original author's methodology proves that it is not necessary to memorize in order to actively use a foreign language. After working through all twenty lessons, the reader will learn to speak on everyday topics, write short sentences, and read small texts in Chinese. This guide is intended for readers who wish to study the Chinese language independently or in courses.