Everything you need to learn the 349 most essential Chinese characters quickly and efficiently is in this box – our #1 Chinese language learning kit! 349 Flash Cards. A Handy Organizing Ring. Audio Recordings of More than 2000 words and phrases. Plus a 32-page study booklet. To succeed in mastering Chinese characters, there are just three secrets: begin with the most useful characters, study them in the most effective order, and use repetition galore! Flash cards remain one of the most effective tools for rapid memorization, and Tuttle’s flash cards are the best available today.