Easy Steps to Chinese adopts a new approach to teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It is designed for both primary and secondary school students who are taking Chinese exams, such as GCSE/IGCSE/AS (U.K.), SAT II/AP (U.S.A.), IB Chinese Language B Standard Level, or for those students who are starting to learn Chinese on their own. Easy Steps to Chinese has three stages: Stage 1 – Books 1 and 2; Stage 2 – Books 3, 4, 5 and 6; and Stage 3 – Books 7 and 8. After completing this series, the students will acquire a vocabulary of approximately 1,600 Chinese characters, and develop confidence in using Chinese to communicate either orally or in written forms. The series includes: ·Textbook with a CD ·Workbook ·Teacher’s Book with a CD ·Picture flashcards ·Word cards The topics for each stage are: Stage 1: Books 1-2·Numbers·Personal identification·Parts of the body·Colours and clothing·Food and drinks·Daily routines·Schooling·Hobbies·Life at home·Means of transport·Daily articles·Weather Stage 2: Books 3-6·Appearance·People and occupations·School facilities·Weather and holidays·Pets·Personality·School events·Food and sickness·Accidents·Shopping and travelling·Neighbourhood·Festivals and celebrations Stage 3: Books 7-8·Community·Work experience·Environment·Customs and traditions· Technology and communication·Diet and healthy life-style·Special occasions·Leisure and travelling·Education and employment·Law and order·Current issues·World issues The features of this series: ★task-based learning ★a wide variety of texts ★practical tasks and activities ★up-to-date topics relevant to young people ★carefully pacing for gradual progress ★clearly focused aims ★regular consolidation ★both simplified and traditional script in the vocabulary list ★a fun and effective approach ★attractive page designs

本书是《轻松学中文》第7册课本，话题涉及高中青少年所关注的问题，如大学入学申请、学生会选举、中西文化的差异、网络的利弊、健康的娱乐活动、教育面临的挑战、环境保护等，此外，还着重介绍了海外青少年比较关心的中国文化，如中国家庭结构的变化、苏州杭州等旅游信息、世界知名的华人等，利于学生在语言和思维上都从高中向大学阶段过渡。此外，每课提供了丰富的练习，包括“口语热身”、“语言难点”（语法点及练习题）、“实际运用”（含口语和写作训练）、“阅读理解”（两篇文章及练习题）等，能有效地帮助学生将所学的汉语知识学以致用。
书后附赠录音CD1盘，提供每课课文录音。

Yamin Ma, B.A. in English Language and Literature, and M.A. in Education, is currently a Chinese teacher in Island School, Hong Kong. Ma has gained years of experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and she actively keeps up with the trends of AP Chinese Test in U.S. and the IB Chinese Test in Europe. Her research covers English language teaching, Chinese language teaching and educational psychology. She has read and published a number of papers in international conferences.

马亚敏，英国语言文学学士，教育学硕士。现任香港港岛中学教师。从事对外汉语教学多年，并长期追踪美国AP中文项目以及欧洲IB中文考试动态。学术研究涉及英语教学、汉语教学和教育心理学，多次在国际性研讨会上宣读或发表论文。