From the Book + CD - Second Edition.
Getting started. Chinese in a nutshell --
The written word: checking out Chinese characters --
Warming up with the basics: Chinese grammar --
Getting started with basic expressions: Nǐ hǎo! --
Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight --
Speaking Chinese at home --
Chinese in action. Getting to know you: making small talk --
Dining out and shopping for food --
Taking care of telecommunications --
Chinese at school and at work --
Recreation and outdoor activities --
Chinese on the go. Planning a trip --
Finding a place to stay --
the part of tens. Ten ways to learn Chinese quickly --
Ten things never to do in China.