This book caters to the self-study of foreign Chinese learners, as it is convenient for them to carry and refer to. It chooses language materials from real situations which are of common interest, easy to understand for learners of different cultural backgrounds. The chosen articles boast of a good sense of time, and embrace a large amount of knowledge about the Chinese language as well as Chinese culture. It not only helps learners improve their Chinese, but also achieve a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.