Information about Chinese textbooks
Information about Chinese textbooks
Original textbooks and online textbooks are free of charge.
Local Chinese textbooks are also available upon request.
Designated textbooks can be purchased at affiliated bookstore Wenhai Bookstore.
Taiwan Chinese Education Center has prepared original textbooks that are easy to understand for those who are learning Chinese for the first time. Students can learn the basics of the Chinese language, including pronunciation and grammar, which are especially easy for beginning students to stumble upon. Students can also practice writing Chinese characters, which are considered difficult for beginners.
We also use a number of other online textbooks provided by the Taiwanese government's Department of Education for Chinese language learners, such as "來學華語" and "我會說華語". Students can choose the textbook that best suits their needs and level.
Taiwan Chinese Education Center has prepared original textbooks that are easy to understand for those who are learning Chinese for the first time. Students can learn the basics of the Chinese language, including pronunciation and grammar, which are especially easy for beginning students to stumble upon. Students can also practice writing Chinese characters, which are considered difficult for beginners.
We also use a number of other online textbooks provided by the Taiwanese government's Department of Education for Chinese language learners, such as "來學華語" and "我會說華語". Students can choose the textbook that best suits their needs and level.
In our lessons for children, we use textbooks for junior learners that are rich in illustrations and pictures. This allows children to start learning Chinese in a fun way without getting bored. We also use "學華語向前走", an online textbook for juniors provided by the Ministry of Education of the Taiwanese government for overseas Chinese children and children learning Chinese, as well as supplementary materials from Chinese textbooks of local elementary schools in Taiwan. For other children who wish to learn Chinese in simplified characters or pinyin, we use online textbooks provided by the Ministry of Education of the Chinese government. We can tailor Chinese language learning to meet your needs.
In our lessons for children, we use textbooks for junior learners that are rich in illustrations and pictures. This allows children to start learning Chinese in a fun way without getting bored. We also use "學華語向前走", an online textbook for juniors provided by the Ministry of Education of the Taiwanese government for overseas Chinese children and children learning Chinese, as well as supplementary materials from Chinese textbooks of local elementary schools in Taiwan. For other children who wish to learn Chinese in simplified characters or pinyin, we use online textbooks provided by the Ministry of Education of the Chinese government. We can tailor Chinese language learning to meet your needs.
Textbooks designatedby the Taiwan Chinese Education Center
(local Chinese textbooks in Taiwan)
Designated textbooks can be purchased at Wenhai Bookstore, an online bookstore affiliated with the Taiwan Chinese Education Center.The designated textbooks can be used in all teachers' lessons.
Designated textbooks can be purchased at Wenhai Bookstore, an online bookstore affiliated with the Taiwan Chinese Education Center.The designated textbooks can be used in all teachers' lessons.
新版實用視聽華語1～5
Practical Audio-Visual Chinese
This textbook was prepared by teachers at Taiwan Normal University under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of the Taiwanese government. It has been systematized so that students can efficiently learn the basic pronunciation, grammar, common vocabulary, and daily conversation necessary for learning Chinese, and is widely used as the designated textbook for Chinese language centers affiliated with many universities in Taiwan. It is also designed to prepare students for study abroad and the TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language). By using it in combination with a dedicated workbook, more effective learning can be expected.
Levels supported: Introductory to advanced
If you are not sure which textbook to choose, we recommend the well-established "新版實用視聽華語", which is used by the largest number of learners.
當代中文課程1～6
A Course in Contemporary Chinese
This textbook for the next generation of foreign learners of Chinese was published in 2015 by 國立臺灣師範大學. The first three books consist of speaking-centered content, while the fourth through sixth books focus on writing. This textbook is likely to be introduced in many language schools in the future. Pronunciation signs used in this book are in pinyin notation. More effective learning can be expected when used in combination with the workbook.
Levels covered: Introductory to advanced
The "當代中文課程" is a textbook for which you can download audio data from the official textbook website.
For the "當代中文課程5～6", a workbook appendix is included.
時代華語1～4
Modern Chinese
This is a Chinese text for the new era, jointly supervised by the Chinese Language Centers of seven universities. The seven-volume text consists of 16 lessons in each volume, and the content has been diversified to meet the lifestyles of modern people and to make learning Chinese more interesting. In addition, the text corresponds to the "8,000 Chinese words" section of the TOCFL exam, making it a textbook that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from daily Chinese language study to test preparation. By using it together with the workbook, more effective learning is possible.
Levels supported: Introductory to advanced
Currently, only Levels 1 to 4 are supported.
迷你廣播劇
Mini Radio Plays
This textbook is designed for intermediate-level and above Chinese learners who have already learned more than approximately 1500 Chinese vocabulary words "at the level of 新版實用視聽華語4 Practical Audio-Visual Chinese4". The content is in the form of radio plays, and through stories that are closely related to the current social environment and phenomena in Taiwan, students can naturally strengthen their understanding of the Chinese language. This book, consisting of 12 lessons, is designed for learners who have already reached a level where they can understand the content in Chinese, and is designed to further improve their level by providing explanations only in Chinese, without any foreign language translations. This textbook is recommended for intermediate level learners and above who wish to improve their speaking, listening, and reading comprehension. It is expected to be used in combination with the workbooks for more effective learning.
Level: Intermediate level and above
This textbook requires students to download the audio data from the official textbook website.
漢語大師1～5
Chinese Master
This textbook was created under the supervision of a local private Chinese language school in Taiwan. Students can learn everything from pronunciation to grammar and daily conversation. Vocabulary corresponds to the Hanzi Jizong Koshi (New HSK). Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions are available, and are recommended as preparation materials for the new HSK. You can choose your preferred textbook from Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and English.
Levels: Introductory to intermediate
Please note that there is no pronunciation notation. For TOCFL preparation, please use "新版實用視聽華語" or "當代中文課程" series.
文化生活面面觀
This textbook is designed to improve the level of learners who have completed "Chinese Master漢語大師 1-5" and are at the intermediate level or above. It covers a wide range of topics from daily conversation, how to express oneself, interaction with others, and cultural discussion. The book covers in-depth topics such as Chinese people's daily life and cultural customs, and is structured in the form of conversational daily conversation, lesson-by-lesson discussions, and meetings. The book is designed to help foreign learners of Chinese learn and understand how to express themselves in a variety of different situations and contexts. By taking a deeper look into Chinese art, architecture, and conservation, students can gain a deeper understanding of ideas and concepts.
Level: Intermediate level and above
Simplified and traditional Chinese characters are used in this textbook.
各行各業說中文1～2
Advanced Business Chinese
This two-volume series is a practical learning material for students working in a Chinese working environment. Each volume has ten chapters, with a workbook attached.Volume One aims to strengthen workplace communication with colleagues and bosses; Volume Two focuses on handling external affairs. Series consists of a wide range of topics including first day of work, company trip, marketing, customer complaint, layoff and merger and acquisition, etc.Each volume includes a textbook, a workbook and a teacher’s manual. Each chapter contains dialogue-based question, case study, culture appreciation unit and comprehensive exercise.
Advanced Business Chinese is suitable for learners who have complete A Course in Contemporary Chinese Volume 4 《當代中文課程 4》 or Far East Business Chinese Volume 3《遠東商務漢語 3》. This series covers levels B2 to C1 in the CEFR, or Advanced-high in ACTFL Guidelines.
商用華語：一本設身處地式的商務華語教材
This textbook is designed for business Chinese, and is intended for use by students who have studied Chinese at a language center for about one year and are at the intermediate level or above. It contains a total of 14 lessons covering topics such as job seeking, job interviews, resume preparation, situations encountered after joining a company, meetings, business trips, sales, and business negotiations. You can learn the Chinese you will need for business negotiations with Chinese-speaking businesspeople and for working in a Chinese-speaking company.
Level: Intermediate level and above
General Books
These are general books designated by the Taiwan Chinese Education Center. Designated books are textbooks that can be used in lessons. If you wish to have lessons using Taiwanese dramas, please purchase drama novels from the list below. These books are intended for students whose Chinese language level is intermediate or above.
As this is a general book, there are no English explanations or pronunciation notations such as diacritics or pinyin.
・愛上哥們 原創小說/出版社：台灣角川
・蘭陵王：原創故事小說/出版社：水靈文創
・戀愛是科學 電視劇小說/出版社：台灣角川
・台北慢步/出版社：玉山社
