“Book Descriptions: "Authorized by Hanban, HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International (CTI). With HSK test papers as its primary source, HSK Standard Course is characterized by a humorous style, familiar topics and a scientific course design. Matching the HSK test in all aspects, from the content, form to the levels, it is a series of new-type course books embodying the idea of ""combining testing and teaching, and promoting learning and teaching by testing"". It is suitable for the Confucius Institutes in different countries as well as other Chinese teaching institutions and self-taught learners. The whole series is divided into six levels matching the HSK test, with one volume for each of Levels 1-3 and two volumes for each of Levels 4-6, totaling nine volumes. With a textbook, a workbook and a teacher's book in each volume, there are altogether 27 books. This is Textbook 1, which includes 15 lessons and covers 150 words and 45 language points required by the HSK Level 1 test. Upon finishing this book, students will be able to ""understand and use a few simple Chinese words and sentences to meet their specific needs in communication and to prepare themselves for further learning"". The book is illustrated with photos match the style of the test and is printed in full color. An audio CD comes with the book. 《HSK标准教程》经国家汉办授权,由北京语言大学出版社联合汉考国际(CTI)共同研发,将HSK真题作为基本素材,以自然幽默的风格、亲切熟悉的话题、科学严谨的课程设计,实现了与HSK考试内容、形式及等级水平的全方位对接,是一套充分体现“考教结合、以考促学、以考促教”理念的新型汉语教材。既适用于各国孔子学院,也适用于其他汉语教学机构和个人自学。 全套教程对应HSK考试分为6个级别,1-3级每级1册、4-6级每级2册,共9册。每册分课本、练习册、教师用书3本,共27本。 本书为教程1,共设15课,覆盖HSK(一级)考试的150个词语、45个语言点。学完本书学生可达到“理解并使用一些简单的汉语词语和句子,满足具体的交际需求,具备进一步学习汉语的能力”的目标。 全书配以大量与考试风格相一致的实景图片,彩色印刷,随书附赠录音光盘。