Random Mandarin Chinese A1 (Book 2) is a fun and effective resource for beginning learners who want to improve their fluency and vocabulary in Mandarin Chinese. The book presents a random collection of short, level-appropriate phrases and sentences that help learners build a solid foundation in a natural and engaging way.

About the Book

Designed for learners at the A1 level of Mandarin Chinese (approximately equivalent to HSK levels 1–2), this volume contains 250 phrases and sentences, each numbered for easy reference. The sentences start out short and gradually increase in length, allowing for steady, manageable progress as you strengthen your understanding and confidence.

Each sentence appears in simplified Chinese characters (as used in Mainland China), followed by pinyin romanization, traditional Chinese characters (as used in Taiwan and Hong Kong), and an English translation for full comprehension support.

Audio Integration

Each entry includes a track number and timestamp linked to downloadable audio recordings. Listening to the audio while following along in the text helps develop your pronunciation, tone recognition, and listening comprehension skills.

How to Use This Book

The sentences have been randomly selected, so they don’t aim to cover all A1 vocabulary. Instead, they focus on repeated patterns and key vocabulary that reinforce grammar and sentence structure naturally. To get the most out of this book, personalize the examples—change subjects, objects, or locations; form questions and negatives; and adapt them to describe your own experiences.

Random Mandarin Chinese is designed as both a reading and listening tool to support active, hands-on learning. As you review and modify the sentences, you’ll steadily improve your fluency, vocabulary, and confidence in everyday communication.