Chinese Foundations (A1–A2) is a complete self-study eBook for absolute beginners who want to learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch and reach an elementary level (A2) according to the CEFR.
With 25 units and 250+ pages, it provides a clear path to building a solid foundation in Chinese—whether for travel, work, study, or personal growth.
Inside you’ll find:
- Step-by-step explanations in English for beginners.
- Progressive grammar: from pinyin, tones, greetings, and basic sentence structure to essential verbs, question forms, and everyday patterns.
- Everyday vocabulary with pinyin, characters, and English translations.
- Practical dialogues with translations to practice real-life situations.
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Exercises in every unit + full answer keys for self-study.
- A final review with useful travel and daily phrases.
- Glossary and verb tables for quick reference.
By the end you will be able to:
- Understand and use basic expressions and sentences.
- Introduce yourself, ask and answer personal questions.
- Talk about family, routines, hobbies, shopping, and travel.
- Recognize and use Chinese characters alongside pinyin.
- Handle common situations when visiting or interacting in a Chinese-speaking environment.
Unlike short or superficial beginner guides, this eBook is structured as a complete A1–A2 program, giving you step-by-step progression and real-life communication skills in Mandarin.