The go-to guide to Chinese-now with streaming audio of spoken Chinese that dramatically improves your pronunciation skillsFrom reading and recognizing Chinese script to mastering vocabulary, basic grammar, and sentence structure, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Chinese provides everything you need to build a solid foundation in this language. Ideal for students looking for reinforcement of instruction in class or from a formal textbook, this workbook provides simplified versions of Chinese characters with the pinyin transliteration, making it easy to read, and all grammar examples have English translations.Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Chinese features:*Bite-sized formats for grammar, vocabulary, script, and communication structuresmake learning a snap *150 practice exercises and review units that build comprehension*English-Chinese and Chinese [Pinyin]-English glossaries*High-frequency vocabulary lists on a variety of key topics*New to this edition: 60 minutes of streaming audio recordings for increased listening comprehension and accent improvement