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Resources for Chinese Language Learners
 
Below, you'll find print, electronic, and audio/visual resources for students learning Mandarin Chinese. These recommendations come straight from our students and our Chinese language tutors, and you might be able to find some of them in the UWest library.
 

 Books

 

Chinese 1 2 3: A Textbook for Elementary Mandarin Chinese by Horng-Yi Lee (only used copies available)

 

Chinese Grammar Made Easy: A Practical and Effective Guide for Teachers by Jianhua Bai

 

The Chinese Language for Beginners by Lee Cooper

 

Beginner's Chinese with 2 Audio CDs by Yong Ho

 

Reading and Writing Chinese: Simplified Character Edition by William McNaughton

 

Integrated Chinese: Level 1 Simplified Character Edition by Tao-Chung Yao

 Electronic Resources

 

Websites

 

Nciku.com

 

Mandarin Tools

 

Zhongwen.com

 

Languages of China

 

MDBG Chinese Dictionary

 

Yellow Bridge Chinese Dictionary

 

TigerNT Chinese Dictionary

 

Computer Software

 

Instant Immersion Chinese v3.0 DVD-ROM by Topics Entertainment

 

Rosetta Stone Version 3: Chinese Level 1, 2 & 3 with Audio Companion by Rosetta Stone

 

Fleunz Mandarin 1 + 2 Learning Suite (includes DVD, Audio CD, and podcasts)

 Audio/Visual

 

Audio tapes/Audio books

 

Conversational Mandarin Chinese: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin by Pimsleur

 

Beginner's Chinese with 2 Audio CDs by Yong Ho

 

Ultimate Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner-Intermediate CD/Book by Living Language

 

DVDs/VHS

 

Early Start Mandarin Chinese with Bao Bei the Panda

 

Instant Immersion Chinese

 

Fun Ways to Learn Chinese (volumes 1-5)

 

Speak Mandarin Chinese 101

 

Qilu Video Publishing House Series (each volume includes 2 DVDs and a study guide):

Common Chinese

Daily Chinese

Campus Chinese

Business Chinese Proprieties Chinese

Tour Chinese