lementary Speaking Course I is suitable for beginners without any Chinese learning experience or capable of communicating in the easiest and limited Chinese. There are altogether 23 lessons in this book, each of which takes 4 class hours as suggested. With its practical content, scientific arrangement and workable exercises, this book gradually cultivates students’ abilities in using simple Chinese to solve the problems most relevant to their language study and daily life and in making simple conversations about the specific topics.