Some of the BEST books to start learning Chinese the right way!

(the list will be updating continuously) 

*all the files are free to download

1. New Approaches to Learning Chinese - The Most Common Chinese Radicals edited by Zhang Pengpeng.

This is an innovative new text using a modular approach to learning beginning Chinese. The three book set may be used as part of a comprehensive course, or as individual books that teach a specific aspect of the language. It is suggested that Intensive Spoken Chinese and Most Common Chinese Radicals be taught first, and then go on to Rapid Literacy in Chinese.

http://www.4shared.com/office/G4R6si6q/TheMostCommonChineseRadicals.html

2. The funniest handbook to learn Chinese: Chinese Phrases for Dummies by Wendy Abraham

http://www.4shared.com/office/D3P7BAkZ/Chinese_Phrases_for_Dummies__I.html

3. Chinese flashcards: front side - the character; back side - the translation; one of the quickest ways to learn Chinese words

http://www.4shared.com/office/2uvIF-d0/314573.html

*Note: this is Volume 1; V.2-4 will be posted later.

4. One of the greatest series of books from Beginners to Advanced users.

Boya Chinese is compiled by a group of experienced teachers who teach Chinese as second language. It is divided into four levels: elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced. There are altogether 9 books in the set which suits the four-year college study or any short-term and long-term classes. The elementary level is in two volumes of 50 lessons for beginners and covers about 1,000 words. Finishing it will ensure the students to reach level 3 of HSK (International Exam of Chinese for foreigners).

*will be available soon