The Analytical Reader: A Short Method for Learning to Read and Write Chinese (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. A. P. Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267524420 ISBN 13: 9780267524426

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical path to reading and writing Chinese, designed to shorten the learner’s road.

This edition improves the classic method by refining character selection, updating pronunciation to align with the Peking dialect, and expanding notes to support learners and teachers alike. It aims to help beginners move from characters to meaningful practice with clear structure and guidance.

This book presents a plan that blends character selection with study steps, making the process more efficient for students, including missionaries and school use. It emphasizes memory, ordering by frequency, and a gradual, workable pace that keeps the learner oriented toward real reading and writing in Chinese.

• Character selection centered on what learners need most, arranged to support memory and rapid use.
• Pronunciation updated to current dialect standards to improve spoken reading.
• More explanatory notes and a separate text form for school use.
• Clear structure, with aims for use in schools and missionary work, plus practical exercises.

Ideal for readers seeking a structured, practical approach to early Chinese study, whether in classrooms or self-paced learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267524420
• ISBN 13: 9780267524426
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216