Chinese — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Chinese and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Chinese — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: 作文写作
Chapter 2: 书信写作
Chapter 3: 阅读理解
Chapter 4: 语法、词汇和句法
Chapter 5: 翻译与对话写作
Chapter 6: 自我、家庭和朋友
Chapter 7: 重要事件
Chapter 8: 兴趣和爱好
Chapter 9: 家庭和所在地
Chapter 10: 日常生活
Chapter 11: 学校生活
Chapter 12: 旅行、交通和旅游
Chapter 13: 住宿
Chapter 14: 餐馆
Chapter 15: 问路和指路
Chapter 16: 假期活动
Chapter 17: 服务
Chapter 18: 家庭生活
Chapter 19: 日常生活与健康
Chapter 20: 工作经验
Chapter 21: 休闲
Chapter 22: 购物
Chapter 23: 环境
Chapter 24: 听力技能
Chapter 25: 口语表达
Chapter 26: 创意写作

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chinese textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Chinese textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Chinese textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Chinese faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chinese — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chinese study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.