1. The book is based on "golden" standard sentence patterns, i.e. the most popular sentence patterns in everyday socializing, with special communication situations as the clues, supplemented by large numbers of vocabulary. As long as you master these sentence patterns and vocabulary needed, you will be able to create as many practical sentences as possible. With this easy to learn and easy to use book, you'll be able to travel around the fun way.
    
2. In the first part of the book, you may find ABCs of Chinese pinyin as well as pronunciation illustrations similar to Chinese pronunciation system. As long as you read the illustrations carefully and practice with the help of the CD, you'll surely master the pronunciation knack quickly. In the practice, you need to pay special attention to repeated practice of the four tones and neutral tone. Don't worry if you are unable to pronounce accurately. You can always communicate with people with this book in hand.
    
3. To facilitate an accurate understanding of the Chinese sentences, all sentences in the book are provided with English translation. And the word-for-word English notes are aimed at helping the readers memorize the order of Chinese sentences.
    
4. The book provides relevant information, maps and signs for each communication situation, so as to enrich your background knowledge and facilitate your trip.
    
5. The book also provides large amounts of travel-related information, including the list of World Cultural Heritage and Natural Heritage in China, phone numbers and websites of major hotels in Beijing, and major Chinese universities, and addresses of foreign embassies in China.
    
6. You may find searching entries at the end of the book. You can easily find words and "golden" standard sentence patterns you need through English and Chinese, thus providing you with a platform of easy communication.