<DIV>A native speaker of Chinese knows 5,000 to 10,000 characters. For English speakers, that fact alone summarizes the challenges of learning Chinese! To succeed in mastering Chinese characters, there are 3 secrets: learners need to begin with the most useful characters, study them in the most effective order, and use repetition galore. Flash cards are ideal for this, and the <I>Chinese Characters Flash Cards Kit</i> offers the learner the right characters in the right learning order.</div>