These folks have the very best texts and tools for learning a foreign language I have ever encountered! Chinese is the fifth foreign language I have set out to learn. I started out taking an in person class at a local Japanese school, but found the instruction too unstructured. Most students had family members who already spoke Chinese. Not to be deterred, I sought out a textbook on my own. Started with Rosetta Stone but was dissatisfied. I ended up using Cheng &Tsui's Integrated Chinese program. The textbook has audio files for each important vocabulary and dialogue section and also includes a large chapter that helps one learn to create the vocal sounds that do not exist in English. Dialogues have extremely crisp and clear speakers, and dialogues are repeated 3 times at different speeds. All audio can be listened to over and over as you perfect your accent (I have gotten many complements on my accent!) This really helps as one learns to comprehend at more rapid pace. There are flash cards that link to each lesson, and a separate character book to help you learn to write. You also get to choose between traditional or simplified characters. I started with simplified, but then a native speaker I know talked me into traditional. Easy switch!, I have tried other instruction materials and textbooks. There is no comparison. This is a Best in Class set of materials not just for Chinese, but for foreign language learning in general! It has made it possible for me to learn Chinese all on my own. (There are also multiple levels in this program). Five plus stars Cheng &Tsui! And thank you! Chinese is the hardest language I have undertaken - even makes Japanese look like a walk in the park. You have given me the tools to be successful! read more

Cheng & Tsui Co. is a publisher of Asian language textbooks and resource materials to continue the worldwide presence of Asian language to language enthusiasts. My Mandarin language and social program utilize the "Integrated Chinese" Textbook Simplified Chinese, Third Edition, Part 1 to the fullest potential. Personally, I love the vocabulary, Chinese sentence structure and grammar formation, and the cultural background at the end of every chapter where informative. Instruction is in English with Simplified Chinese characters of corresponding English translation, which is very important to me for having no prior exposure to enable me to learn. The cast of characters in the book brings humor to learning without dead air. This book is specifically targeted to ABC (American Born Chinese) and Westerners who are genuinely interested in learning Mandarin. Priced at the typical college textbook markup of $40.00 which does not include an audio CD. read more

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I bought the Cheng & Tsui Integrated Chinese Online Workbook at the college book store for a class. You get a card with a code on it to access the online workbook. You have to break the seal on the card to get the code. I broke the seal and entered the code just seconds later. The code did not work. Cheng & Tsui refuses to do anything about it. Hence the lowest possible rating for this company. read more

Technical service isn't great. I bought a workbook online, but it gave me a completely different one. And yeah, I checked the receipt. I ordered the one I wanted, but was given something different. read more