as new condition in pencil on the box it says start this side, all are in numbered order The Chinese-Mandarin Vocabulary Cards Vis-Ed, published in 1997 by the Visual Education Association, U.S., are a set of paperback cards featuring vocabulary in Chinese-Mandarin with pinyin pronunciation. These cards are designed for easy learning and memorization of words in English. Perfect for language learners looking to expand their vocabulary in Mandarin, these graded cards provide a convenient and effective way to study new words and phrases.