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Learning Simplified Chinese - a list to supplement GCSE
A Listmania! list by Graham "graham_openshaw" (Manchester)

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

(10 customer reviews)

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

(5 customer reviews)

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

(6 customer reviews)

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 customer reviews)

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

(5 customer reviews)

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

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 customer review)

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

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."