Integrated Chinese is the leading introductory Chinese textbook at colleges and universities around the world. The Level 1 Part 1 Textbook meets the needs of today's students with communicative and interactive exercises, a full-color design, up-to-date vocabulary, extensive cultural coverage, a diverse cast of characters, and a realistic storyline linking all the dialogues and readings.

The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1 Textbook covers the first semester of study at the college level. It systematically introduces over 150 essential vocabulary words. Key grammatical structures are presented through clear and jargon-free explanations. Interactive activities for practicing interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive language skills are incorporated throughout. Learners build real-life communicative skills as they discuss everyday topics and learn useful sentence structure. A wealth of realia and authentic materials build proficiency in using the Chinese language in real-life situations. Two review lessons are included for cumulative practice.