Chinese Link: Zhongwen Tiandi Simplified Character Version  is a dynamic, learner-centered textbook for beginning students of modern Chinese. Its communicative focus helps students develop their competencies in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language and allows for practice through an abundance of in-text activities.  In addition a strong cultural component is provided in the end of chapter Chinese Link section, giving the learner exposure to Chinese culture and opportunities to explore further through different activity types.  In addition, each version of the text presents vocabulary in both the simplified and traditional versions giving the learner exposure to both character types.