Introducing a groundbreaking visual technique--successfully tested in classrooms--for mastering the correct pronunciation of over 100 basic Chinese characters.

*Each character is printed in a color representing its tone, creating a tone-color association that makes recalling tones simple.

*Two CDs allow readers to practice along with native speakers.

*Clever visual mnemonic devices create associations between a character's shape and its meaning.

*Image-enhanced mp3s allow users to see and hear characters on a computer, or practice on the go with an iPod....