Friends is a set of Chinese graded readers for non-native Chinese students, which can be used both in and out of the class for readers of all ages.

This book is written for teenagers, suitable for Chinese students who have learned 150 words corresponding to New HSK Level 1. It includes 10 essays, encompassing each writer’s personal life and daily life, brimming with vitality and childishness.

After reading this book, students can not only learn the basic words and expressions in daily life, but also get wider perspectives and improve their Chinese expression skills and cross-cultural communication skills.

Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, as a public institution affiliated with Chinese Ministry of Education, is committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources and services worldwide. It goes all out in meeting the demands of foreign Chinese learners and contributing to the development of multiculturalism and the building of a harmonious world.