This is designed for those who already have some knowledge of Chinese. It is ideal for refreshing and extending your grasp of Chinese grammar and vocabulary, either in preparation for travel or work. Key features include: revision material to help the consolidation of basics; Chinese texts presented in simplified characters and pinyin romanization; lessons based on practical everyday topics and supplemented by useful cultural notes; lots of spoken and written exercises in each lesson for practice and consolidation; a grammar summary, detailed answer key and Chinese-English glossary; supplementary learning resources at www.routledge.com/colloquials/chinese