This book is intended for total beginners of Chinese language learning, especially for those people whose native language is not Chinese (includes foreigners, overseas Chinese and ethnic minority students from China). According to the teaching principle "diversion of language and writing" for elementary level, this textbook is mainly for Pinyin, not including Chinese characters teaching.There are 318 vocabulary words, 22 proper nouns, 51 language points in this textbook--- 5 Star Mandarin: Chinese for Communication 1. After finishing this book students will be able to understand and use some simple Chinese words and sentences, satisfy some specific needs for communication, have the ability to pursue the next level of Chinese study, and pass the HSK 1 test. HSK level 1 tests the students daily Chinese application ability. This is equivalent to level 1 of Chinese Language Proficiency Scales For Speakers of Other Languages and level A1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.