Learning Simplified Chinese - a list to supplement GCSE

A Listmania! list by Graham "graham_openshaw" (Manchester)
 
Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary
1.  Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary by Oxford University Press
The list author says:
  "An invaluable reference to have when yellowbridge.com isn't available to you"
£7.69   Used & New from: £5.25
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Reading & Writing Chinese: Simplified Character Edition
2.  Reading & Writing Chinese: Simplified Character Edition by William McNaughton
The list author says:
  "This book is great when you want to look up the meaning of an individual character and learn to write it. Not reccomended as a standalone 'course'  - hence the poor reviews"
£18.24   Used & New from: £7.25
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)
3.  Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks) by Yip Po-Ching
The list author says:
  "Excellent resource for learning grammar, it helps to know a few characters before you start though. Advanced also available. These books are a little dry."
Used & New from: £8.94
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Chinese in a Flash: v. 1 (Tuttle Flash Cards)
4.  Chinese in a Flash: v. 1 (Tuttle Flash Cards) by Philip Yungkin Lee
The list author says:
  "Personally, I make my own flash cards - they are invaluable when you start learning Chinese, I use the Leitner system"
£18.96   Used & New from: £8.86
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook 1: Textbook v. 1
5.  New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook 1: Textbook v. 1 by Liu Xun
The list author says:
  "NPCR is a complete course that works great. You can order the full set from Amazon.com. It slowly builds up your vocab, grammar and writing skills before finally being written entirely in chinese"
Used & New from: £9.17
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Advanced Reader of Contemporary Chinese Short Stories: Reflections on Humanity
6.  Advanced Reader of Contemporary Chinese Short Stories: Reflections on Humanity by Carrie E. Reed
The list author says:
  "If you think you are getting somewhere try an advanced reader. This one includes colloquial terms and each story is followed by a section detailing unusual words"
£20.89   Used & New from: £16.00

Chinese GCSE: 1
7.  Chinese GCSE: 1 by Yu Bin
The list author says:
  "If you are thinking of taking the GCSE this book provides good example questions and a useful GCSE word list. Includes a CD for listening practice"
£13.59   Used & New from: £10.79
1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Total Chinese Learning Kit
8.  Total Chinese Learning Kit by Shan Lin
The list author says:
  "This is OK and includes flashcards, NPCR is better. I would avoid 'teach yourself'  books and sign up to a class instead. Having a chinese speaker available is crucial ."
£170.00

5 Star Record Cards Ruled Both Sides 6x4in 152x102mm White [Pack 100]
9.  5 Star Record Cards Ruled Both Sides 6x4in 152x102mm White [Pack 100] by 5 Star
The list author says:
  "For your own flashcards. I hope my list helps and if you are thinking of learning chinese, go for it, it is easier than you might think. If you can't get to a class get yourself the NPCR listed above."
£1.65   Used & New from: £0.81
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Chinese For GCSE - Students workbook 1
10.  Chinese For GCSE - Students workbook 1 by Dr Dilbahar Tawakkul
The list author says:
  "Final note - the official chinese for GCSE course is available from EdExcel"
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