{"title":"Laurence Matthews","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring Laurence Matthews, a renowned author known for his invaluable contributions to learning Chinese through engaging educational resources. With a focus on simplicity and clarity, he caters particularly to English speakers eager to embark on their Chinese language journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe First 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is designed meticulously to aid beginners in mastering the foundational aspects of Chinese writing. By breaking down each character with clear explanations and illustrative guidance, Matthews ensures that learners can grasp the intricacies of Chinese characters in an approachable and effective way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student just starting out or an enthusiast looking to broaden your linguistic skills, Laurence Matthews's books provide the essential tools to support your education in the fascinating world of Chinese languages. Explore this collection to find resources that blend educational depth with practical application, making the learning process both enjoyable and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-first-100-chinese-characters-simplified-character-edition-by-laurence-matthews-9780804849920","title":"The First 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is to learn to recognise, read, and write hundreds of Chinese characters. \u003cem\u003eThe First 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition\u003c\/em\u003e adopts a structural approach that helps students overcome this initial difficulty and quickly master the basic Chinese characters fundamental to this language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for beginning students, this edition contains carefully selected and sequenced characters for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is presented separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, hanyu pinyin romanization, alternate form, a stroke-order guide, and ample writing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo indexes—alphabetical by the English meanings and by pinyin romanization—are provided at the back of the book for quick and easy reference, along with extra sheets of blank boxes for writing practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854093897964,"sku":"9780804849920","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15054743482474.jpg?v=1759233860"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurence-matthews.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}