This book is designed to develop skills in reading and writing Chinese. Language learners instinctively organise information to understand how it works and the book satisfies this instinct by explaining with simple examples how English and Chinese speakers articulate responses to identical situations. Full characters are used throughout but simplified forms are indicated in vocabulary lists. The book is ideal as an introductory textbook for high school or tertiary courses, and also for self-study. Tapes are available as above.