2nd Edition
Why did Jeremy Lin's journey to the NBA inspire so many people? When did Ang Lee start to feel like a success in the film industry? How did Yao Ming get his drive to excel in basketball? What was Lang Lang's first exposure to classical piano music?... Read More »
In today's highly competitive Chinese market, knowing the language and culture can mean the difference between success and failure for foreign business ventures. Designed for learners with no prior background in Chinese, Startup Business Chinese ... Read More »
2nd Edition
Developed by the Sogang University Korean Language Institute
Revised based on feedback from the field, the 2nd edition of the popular Sogang Korean series provides a comprehensive approach to Korean communication and contemporary culture. The four language skills--speaking, listening, reading, and writing--... Read More »
Readings in Chinese Literature Series
2nd Edition
by Yun Xiao, Hui Xiao, Jijun Yu, Ying Zhang
Foreign language acquisition research shows that reading large quantities of level-appropriate material is essential to attaining fluency in a foreign language. Tales and Traditions was specially created to meet the need for interesting and... Read More »
2nd Edition
Get caught up in Jeremy Lin's meteoric rise from basketball sidelines to NBA stardom.
Discover the story behind the "Linsanity" in this remarkable tale of perseverance and drive. Readers will learn how Jeremy Lin, the first American player of... Read More »
2nd Edition
Watch Jay Chou evolve from a young introvert into Asia's King of Pop.
Discover the story of Taiwan's superstar Jay Chou, whose unexpected transformation from shy adolescent to pop king exemplifies his courage and drive to adapt. Readers will learn... Read More »
Pinyin Annotated Readers
2nd Edition
Explore Ang Lee's transition from obscure beginnings to cinematic acclaim.
Discover the story of Ang Lee, the two-time Academy Award-winning director renowned for films such as Life of Pi, Brokeback Mountain, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.... Read More »
Pinyin Annotated Readers
2nd Edition
Admire Vera Wang's work ethic as she builds a wedding dress store into a fashion empire.
Discover the story of designer Vera Wang, whose trademark wedding dresses propelled her to the top ranks of the fashion world. Readers will learn how Vera Wang... Read More »
2nd Edition
Marvel at Lang Lang’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.
Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the... Read More »
The Origins of 670 Essential Words
Second Edition
by Jianhsin Wu
Illustrated by Chen Zheng, Chen Tian
Enrich character study with cultural insight and linguistic context
The Way of Chinese Characters: The Origins of 670 Essential Words offers a holistic approach to character learning. Firmly grounded in etymological research, it introduces each... Read More »
Designed for students in the third or fourth year of a college-level Chinese language curriculum, Open for Business combines language learning with an introduction to business trends and issues such as macroeconomics, technological innovations,... Read More »
2nd Edition
by Yun Xiao, Ying Wang, Hui Xiao, Wenjie Liu
by Jijun Yu
by Chunching Chang
Foreign language acquisition research shows that reading large quantities of level-appropriate material is essential to attaining fluency in a foreign language. Tales and Traditions was specially created to meet the need for interesting and... Read More »
by Yu Feng, Xiaoxue Dai, Miranda Chen-Cristoforo
Students often cite the desire to do business in China as a motivating force for learning Chinese, and Close the Deal is an optimal choice for advanced learners preparing to make that dream a reality. This taskbased curriculum combines language and... Read More »
Like the language it was designed to teach, Language of the Dragon has stood the test of time as an invaluable primer for students of classical Chinese. Extensively field-tested at universities throughout the United States, the two-volume series... Read More »
1st Edition
by the Curriculum Specialists at Primary Source, Inc.
China Since 1644, the updated and retitled 2nd Edition of China in the World, explores China's captivating history from the seventeenth century to the present through hundreds of compelling primary sources--imperial edicts, letters, short stories,... Read More »
Chinese Reading Comprehesion essays for language learning and cultural comparison
The Readings in Chinese Culture Series reinforces students' grasp of Chinese vocabulary and grammar and strengthens their understanding of Chinese culture through a... Read More »
Lessons in Chinese Commerce for the New Millennium
2nd Edition
The Open for Business Volume 2 e-book is an identical, digital alternative to the print edition. This subscription is valid for 12 months, starting from the date of purchase. Please note that this title is not available for download and an Internet... Read More »
A New Five-Skilled Approach
by Wayne He, Dela Jiao, Qiuxia Shao, Christopher M. Livaccari
The Chinese for Tomorrow Volume 1 Online Textbook is an identical, digital alternative to the print edition. This subscription is valid for 12 months, starting from the date of purchase. Please note that the online textbook is not available for... Read More »
An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
3rd Edition
by Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno, Chikako Shinagawa, Kyoko Tokashiki
The Genki Answer Key includes the answers to all of the exercises in the textbook and workbook (both Volumes 1 and 2). It also contains transcriptions of all audio recordings.
An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
3rd Edition
by Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno, Chikako Shinagawa, Kyoko Tokashiki
The Genki Volume 2 Workbook is designed to be used alongside the Volume 2 Textbook. The workbook supplements the exercises in the textbook with fill-in the blank exercises, writing composition prompts, translation practice, and kanji writing... Read More »
An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
3rd Edition
by Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno, Chikako Shinagawa, Kyoko Tokashiki
Jump into learning Japanese with Genki! This comprehensive textbook series gives beginning college and adult learners a solid grounding in all four language skill areas. Easy-to-follow grammar explanations help students learn independently, and... Read More »
2nd Edition
by Yun Xiao, Hui Xiao, Jijun Yu, Ying Zhang
The Tales and Traditions Volume 4 e-Book is an identical, digital alternative to the print edition. This subscription is valid for 12 months, starting from the date of activation. Please note that this title is not available for download and an... Read More »
2nd Edition
by Yun Xiao, Ying Zhang, Chunching Chang
The Tales and Traditions Volume 3 e-Book is an identical, digital alternative to the print edition. This subscription is valid for 12 months, starting from the date of purchase. Please note that this title is not available for download and an... Read More »
Readings in Chinese Literature Series
2nd Edition
by Yun Xiao, Hui Xiao, Ying Wang, Wenjie Liu
The Tales and Traditions Volume 2 e-Book is an identical, digital alternative to the print edition. This subscription is valid for 12 months, starting from the date of purchase. Please note that this is not available for download and an Internet... Read More »