When learning Chinese, it is important for you to make full use of some available tools, for example some books and CDs. By using these tools, your process of learning Chinese will be much more effective. In China, what are the useful tools for Chinese?
CD and Video for Learning Chinese
In China, CD comes in two different types. One is products that are 100% Chinese of Chinese Children Songs or stories only in Chinese. Some products include a book of lyrics in Chinese, and others don't. The other products are designed to teach Chinese and have a booklet with lyrics in English, Pinyin, and Chinese characters. The products for teaching Chinese are bilingual, so the songs are sung in both Chinese and English. The other series have specially written songs for teaching Chinese.
Books for Learning Chinese
There are many good books for Chinese beginners in China. These books can satisfy your needs of different level. A great book for those beginning to learn Chinese is I Won't Bite. It's a touch and feel book that has Pinyin, Chinese Characters, and English. The challenge of using a book is that you need to know how to read Chinese, in order to teach from it. And remember to bring you with a dictionary when you begin your learning.
