An intensive, well-organized, one-volume beginning course for adult learners. The 40 lessons develop an 800-word vocabulary and 301 basic conversational sentence patterns. On completion, the student should be able to carry on simple conversations, and will have acquired a solid foundation for further study. For classes and self-study, with simplified Chinese characters, pinyin, and English explanations. Also available are six audio cassettes to accompany the textbook, which are sold separately. Please type in ASIN B000NVV38O to search.