Study Books & CDs

	Learn Chinese the Fast and Fun Way Author: Lifei Ji Published by: Barron's Educational Series Price: $16.49 ISBN: 978-0812096897 Edition: September 1, 1997 Format: Large Format Paperback - 300 Pages MyPLT Review: This is a great book for Beginners to practice reading and do little exercises along the way. It gives you everyday scenarios, like asking for directions and shopping. It comes with Flashcards and a little dictionary. Buy this item from Amazon
	Mandarin Chinese Learning Through Conversation: Volume 1: with Audio MP3 Author: Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping Published by: Barron's Educational Series Price: $21.89 ISBN: 978-0764195174 Edition: October 1, 2008 Format: Paperback - 258 Pages MyPLT Review: After the Fast and Fun Way, this book takes you further, and introduces Chinese characters. There are 2 volumes, but start with this Volume 1. We like this book, and it gets good reviews on Amazon. Buy this item from Amazon
	Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Chinese with CD-ROMs Author: Live ABC Published by: McGraw-Hill Price: $16.47 ISBN: 978-0071604123 Edition: First edition - December 12, 2008 Format: Large Format Paperback - 160 Pages MyPLT Review: This is a very well illustrated, recently published book. The same excellent quality and value as all the Practice Makes Perfect series. A complement to the Fast and Fun Way for the good Beginning student. Buy this item from Amazon
	Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary Author: Oxford Dictionaries Published by: Oxford University Press, USA Price: $14.36 ISBN: 978-0198005940 Edition: Fourth edition - October 11, 2009 Format: Pocket Paperback - 1,184 Pages MyPLT Review: We think that this is the best dictionary for Chinese. With 1,184 pages, it is not really a Pocket Dictionary, but comprehensive enough to be used as a main dictionary. This brand new edition has the latest vocabulary including SARS, e-shopping, WAP phone terms, etc. The simplified, traditional and pinyin forms are displayed. Buy this item from Amazon
	Learn in Your Car Mandarin Chinese: Complete Audio CD Course Author: Henry N. Raymond Published by: Penton Overseas Price: $32.97 ISBN: 978-1591257028 Edition: December 2006 Format: 9 Audio CDs MyPLT Review: This is without a doubt the most effective and best value CD set to complement your lessons. We have looked at all the Audio Sets and these are our favorite. We use them in the office to practice the languages we are learning. 66 individual lessons - most highly recommended. The accompanying printed text also includes a Pinyin representation. As of Spring 2010 these CDs are available on Amazon, but often from Resellers. Buy this item from Amazon
	Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary Author: Boping Yuan and Sally Kathryn Church Published by: Oxford University Press, USA Price: $10.85 ISBN: 978-0199298532 Edition: Bilingual edition - October 16, 2006 Format: Paperback - 512 Pages MyPLT Review: We recommend the Oxford Beginners series for several of the more difficult Languages. This Mandarin version is outstanding. Not intended to be a complete Chinese dictionary, this book will really help you getting started. Inexpensive and worth its weight in gold! Buy this item from Amazon
	Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Chinese Author: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and Norma Shapiro Published by: Oxford University Press, USA Price: $11.19 ISBN: 978-0194740128 Edition: Second edition - June 23, 2008 Format: Large Format Paperback - 320 Pages MyPLT Review: We love this series, with excellent graphics, and all those kitchen words, etc. that are useful to know. However, beware that this edition has the Chinese only in the Traditional characters, not the Modern Simplified. Also there is no Pinyin representation. So this may be more for the Advanced Student who can already read the Chinese characters. Buy this item from Amazon
	Langenscheidt's Pocket Chinese/English Dictionary Author: Langenscheidt Published by: Langenscheidt Publishers Price: $9.86 ISBN: 978-1585730575 Edition: February 15, 2001 Format: Pocket Size Paperback - 504 Pages MyPLT Review: We recommend this Langenscheidt Pocket series for many Languages. This Chinese version is an excellent example of clear typography and precision. Though not as comprehensive as a desk dictionary, it is truly pocket sized, and you must have this book with you as you take off for China! Buy this item from Amazon
	Streetwise Mandarin Chinese with MP3 Disk Author: Rongrong Liao, David Dai, and Jack Franke Published by: McGraw-Hill Price: $14.21 ISBN: 978-0071474894 Edition: First edition - October 28, 2008 Format: Paperback - 224 Pages MyPLT Review: This is a wonderful book for those who have learned Chinese for more than one or two years. It's very practical to learn contemporary slang and colloquial expressions in today's China. It makes everyday conversational patterns understandable with uniquely clear explanations. It also comes with a MP3 CD to help with the pronunciation and tones. This is a book we really love. Buy this item from Amazon