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Volume 2 of Chinese in Steps is for beginners who have completed the first volume. This volume also contains 10 lessons. Each lesson starts with a clear objective, and focuses on four key speech patterns or constructions - the core components in developing the learner's communicative competence. Grammatical knowledge is spread throughout the lessons and is explained in simple English, often with examples. Each lesson introduces 22 characters, and like Volume I, the layout of each lesson consists of new vocabulary, speech patterns, dialogues, notes on grammar, a cultural note, exercises, character stroke order, and finally information on Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 26570) ISBN: 9781845700041

Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of conversational Mandarin Chinese with grammar and culture. It covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study. 40 lessons, each with a lively, authentic Chinese dialogue that includes the most common and useful expressions for everyday conversation. >English translations & explanations of Chinese grammar & usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, & cultural notes >Sections that introduce you to reading & writing Chinese characters >Quizzes to check your progress >Summaries of measure words, question formation, & particles >An extensive two-way glossary While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with recorded lessons is even more effective. (For this item please quote stock ID 17434) ISBN: 9781400021024

Heading off to China for a business trip? Don't know a word but want to impress? Grab One Minute Mandarin and make the most of your travelling time! One Minute Mandarin is designed for anyone who hasn't got time to study Mandarin seriously, but wants the essential phrases to get by in the street and in meetings. It is written in pinyin rather than Chinese script to make learning easy, and it covers the basics of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, with an emphasis on spoken Mandarin. It includes invaluable phrases and quotes that can be worked into speeches, and tips on etiquette and culture that will make even a brief stay in China a richer experience. One Minute Mandarin is accompanied by a website with downloadable audio files for your iPod or laptop. You can use it to tune in your ear to key phrases in Mandarin and practise your pronunciation. Download free MP3 file About the author Peter Coyne has had 30 years exposure to life and language in China as a student, teacher, corporate executive, business consultant and government official. He holds a Masters in Asian Studies from the Australian National University and is currently working in Taipei. This book is based on his experience of teaching Mandarin to CEOs and other leaders. (For this item please quote stock ID 29506) ISBN: 9781741754599

This set (of two textbooks) is for those involved in short-term Mandarin courses, especially English-speaking businessmen working in China. Based on the day-to-day situations that business people encounter during their work, the texts emphasise the communicative ability of Mandarin. Pinyin has been used instead of Chinese characters with the aim of improving students' listening and speaking proficiency. Students will find the book a speedy approach to Mandarin and will be able to engage in daily conversations after they have worked through the set. (For this item please quote stock ID 20376) ISBN: 9787800528569

This set of books absorbs linguistic context, structure and function as a comprehensive whole. The first two volumes include 60 lessons that focus on dialogues and short articles. The third volume contains 20 lessons, each of which consists of two short articles and some reading materials. Exercises have an abundance of diverse forms. Audio cassettes are also available. (For this item please quote stock ID 9630) ISBN: 9787301040287

This set of books absorbs linguistic context, structure and function as a comprehensive whole. The first two volumes include 60 lessons that focus on dialogues and short articles. The third volume contains 20 lessons, each of which consists of two short articles and some reading materials. Exercises have an abundance of diverse forms. Audio cassettes are also available. (For this item please quote stock ID 9632) ISBN: 9787301040300

> Are you looking for a simple way to learn Mandarin Chinese?
> Do you want to progress at your own pace?
> Do you want to communicate and get around with confidence?

Let the experts be your guide! Beginner's Mandarin Chinese will help you to be confident in everyday situations. With lots of support, pronunciation practice, examples and explanations, this flexible course will suit your needs, whether you need a refresher, want to make the most out of a holiday or wish to go on to further study. With Beginner's Mandarin Chinese you're in control of your learning and you set the pace! (For this item please quote stock ID 12418) ISBN: 9780340973486

(For this item please quote stock ID 26420) ISBN: 9787301098097

This CD Pack offers a fast and effective way for travellers to learn basic Mandarin words and phrases. Based on the Berlitz listen-and-repeat approach, the CD features more than 350 essential expressions while the book contains more than 1,200 words and phrases. (For this item please quote stock ID 22015) ISBN: 9789812682086

Working Mandarin for Beginners is designed to enable English-speaking business students and professionals with no prior knowledge of Chinese to develop the basic communication skills necessary for a business trip to China or another work environment in which Mandarin is spoken.

Major Features:
> Twenty-four lessons, including five review lessons.
> Clear objectives for acquiring language skills, grammar, and cultural understanding.
> Lessons cover important basics, such as introductions and greetings, counting, reserving a hotel room, taking public transportation, and asking for directions.
> Lessons cover business tasks such as coordinating and conducting meetings, selling products, and negotiating agreements in Chinese.
> Lessons provide dialogues and vocabulary lists for reading and listening, language points, cultural points, pronunciation drills, and interactive homework.
> Course concludes with a special independent project in which the student applies the language to his or her area of business study.
> Pinyin is used throughout so students can start speaking Mandarin immediately.
> Includes some basic lessons in the formation of Chinese characters.
> Course can be combined with affordable online access to self-grading exercises (available through Quia.com).
> Includes MP3 tracks of dialogues, vocabulary lists, and audio exercises on CD.
> Lessons are valuable to the classroom student as well as self-directed independent learners.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32206) ISBN: 9781589011397

Working Mandarin for Beginners is designed to enable English-speaking business students and professionals with no prior knowledge of Chinese to develop the basic communication skills necessary for a business trip to China or another work environment in which Mandarin is spoken.

Major Features:
> Twenty-four lessons, including five review lessons.
> Clear objectives for acquiring language skills, grammar, and cultural understanding.
> Lessons cover important basics, such as introductions and greetings, counting, reserving a hotel room, taking public transportation, and asking for directions.
> Lessons cover business tasks such as coordinating and conducting meetings, selling products, and negotiating agreements in Chinese.
> Lessons provide dialogues and vocabulary lists for reading and listening, language points, cultural points, pronunciation drills, and interactive homework.
> Course concludes with a special independent project in which the student applies the language to his or her area of business study.
> Pinyin is used throughout so students can start speaking Mandarin immediately.
> Includes some basic lessons in the formation of Chinese characters.
> Course can be combined with affordable online access to self-grading exercises (available through Quia.com).
> Includes MP3 tracks of dialogues, vocabulary lists, and audio exercises on CD.
> Lessons are valuable to the classroom student as well as self-directed independent learners.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32202) ISBN: 9781589011373

(For this item please quote stock ID 32445) ISBN: 9787303100132

The Second Edition of Chinese Link continues to help students build proficiency in the Chinese language via it's recognition that proficiency requires knowing both the structural forms of the langauge and their approproate use in different cultural contexts. Recognizing that the world is becoming increasingly interlinked and globalized, the goal of Chinese Link is to integrate the "5Cs" principles of the National Standards for Foreign Language Education - Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections and Communities - throughout the program in order to provide a new approach to the teaching and learning of Chinese language in the 21st century. The program helps beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, while gaining competence in Chinese culture, exercising their ability to compare aspects of different cultures, making connections to their daily life and building links among communities. Chinese Link is available in both traditional and simplified character editions.

New To This Edition
NEW 4-Color design helps engage students and provides them with a real-lief view of China today.
Revised and updated lessons provide students with more review and recycling of materials, enhance consistency across the chapters, and emphasize student outcomes.
More engaging and communicative exercises for learners have been added, and several of the culture notes have been updated.
Updated chapter opening photos highlight the lesson theme.

NEW "Connections and Communities Preview" sections at the beginning of each chapter help learners make connections to their daily life and build links among their communities.
Questions focus on the lesson and Culture Link themes.
Key grammar points in the sentence pattern section are now highlighted to enhance clarity.

NEW "Language Notes" have been placed next to the Language in Use texts for ease of reference.
Pinyin has been added to the grammar examples to provide a more effective illustration of the key grammar notes.
Grammar explanations have been simplified and clarified to further aid student proficiency.

NEW "Try It!" section has been added to provide guided communicative practice immediately following and reinforcing grammar points. NEW Questions have been added for reading comprehension practice of the supplementary texts. Activities have been updated and additional communicative activities have been added. The "Chinese Link" sections havebeen fully updated and revised: Culture Notes have been updated with new information and some new topics of interest to today's students. NEW A ?Do You Know?? section of introductory questions has been added before the reading to arouse student motivation, attention, and interest before reading the culture notes. Comparison questions after the reading help learners to compare their culture to Chinese culture. Questions also encourage discussion on issues related to the reading and lesson?s theme. Photos have been updated to present scenes related to the reading. Captions encourage reflection of information learned in the reading. NEW Fun with Chinese activity questions have been added to highlight familiar words in the idiom/slang and allow students to connect real-life situations with the sayings. Let?s Go! information and activities have been updated to strongly relate to the lesson?s theme. Workbook and Character Book Updates: The Character exercises have been put into a separate volume for more efficiency and convenience. More challenging and authentic materials have been added to the listening exercises. NEW Situational dialogues have been created for each lesson that incorporate the themes, expressions, and pragmatic settings of the lesson. Dialogues also contain some vocabulary and expressions that the students have not yet studied in the hope that these situational dialogues can challenge students from the very beginning and help them develop the skill of picking out useful information even if they don?t fully understand everything they hear. This helps develop an important survival skill for students who will encounter real-life settings in Chinese societies through study abroad, travel, or interaction with Chinese communities in their own countries. NEW At the end of each Workbook chapter, a ?Progress Checklist? has been added so that students can monitor their progress and the accomplishment of lesson goals and language competencies in each lesson. NEW - MyChineseLab, available for fall 2010 classes. MyChineseLab is a nationally hosted online learning system brings together ? in one convenient, easily navigable site ? a wide array of language-learning tools and resources, including an interactive version of the Workbook and all materials from the audio and video programs. Readiness checks and grammar tutorials presented in English individualize instruction to meet the needs of each student. Instructors can use the system to make assignments, set grading parameters, listen to student-created audio recordings, and provide feedback on student work. Instructor access is provided at no charge to adopting institutions. Features Understanding that a textbook should be attractive to both students and instructors, Chinese Link provides a practical, learner-centered and enjoyable language and cultural learning experience for beginning students of Chinese, as well as an efficient and comprehensive teaching resource for instructors. Knowing a language involves knowing both the structural forms of the language and their appropriate use in different cultural contexts. Care has been taken to introduce and explain grammar points clearly and systematically, yet not in a fashion that would be overwhelming to beginners. In keeping with the communicative focus of the text, grammar points are related to communicative task-oriented content. The textbook presents both traditional (complex) and simplified versions of Chinese characters, since it is likely that students will encounter both forms during their course of study. Photographs and drawings make the text vivid and eye-catching, and provide visual cues to aid in communicative exercises and activities. (For this item please quote stock ID 31871) ISBN: 9780205637218

The Second Edition of Chinese Link continues to help students build proficiency in the Chinese language via it's recognition that proficiency requires knowing both the structural forms of the langauge and their approproate use in different cultural contexts. Recognizing that the world is becoming increasingly interlinked and globalized, the goal of Chinese Link is to integrate the "5Cs" principles of the National Standards for Foreign Language Education - Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections and Communities - throughout the program in order to provide a new approach to the teaching and learning of Chinese language in the 21st century. The program helps beginners develop their communicative competence in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, while gaining competence in Chinese culture, exercising their ability to compare aspects of different cultures, making connections to their daily life and building links among communities. Chinese Link is available in both traditional and simplified character editions. New To This Edition NEW 4-Color design helps engage students and provides them with a real-lief view of China today. Revised and updated lessons provide students with more review and recycling of materials, enhance consistency across the chapters, and emphasize student outcomes. More engaging and communicative exercises for learners have been added, and several of the culture notes have been updated. Updated chapter opening photos highlight the lesson theme. NEW ?Connections and Communities Preview? sections at the beginning of each chapter help learners make connections to their daily life and build links among their communities. Questions focus on the lesson and Culture Link themes. Key grammar points in the sentence pattern section are now highlighted to enhance clarity. NEW "Language Notes" have been placed next to the Language in Use texts for ease of reference. Pinyin has been added to the grammar examples to provide a more effective illustration of the key grammar notes. Grammar explanations have been simplified and clarified to further aid student proficiency. NEW ?Try It!? section has been added to provide guided communicative practice immediately following and reinforcing grammar points. NEW Questions have been added for reading comprehension practice of the supplementary texts. Activities have been updated and additional communicative activities have been added. The "Chinese Link" sections havebeen fully updated and revised: Culture Notes have been updated with new information and some new topics of interest to today's students. NEW A ?Do You Know?? section of introductory questions has been added before the reading to arouse student motivation, attention, and interest before reading the culture notes. Comparison questions after the reading help learners to compare their culture to Chinese culture. Questions also encourage discussion on issues related to the reading and lesson?s theme. Photos have been updated to present scenes related to the reading. Captions encourage reflection of information learned in the reading. NEW Fun with Chinese activity questions have been added to highlight familiar words in the idiom/slang and allow students to connect real-life situations with the sayings. Let?s Go! information and activities have been updated to strongly relate to the lesson?s theme. Workbook and Character Book Updates: The Character exercises have been put into a separate volume for more efficiency and convenience. More challenging and authentic materials have been added to the listening exercises. NEW Situational dialogues have been created for each lesson that incorporate the themes, expressions, and pragmatic settings of the lesson. Dialogues also contain some vocabulary and expressions that the students have not yet studied in the hope that these situational dialogues can challenge students from the very beginning and help them develop the skill of picking out useful information even if they don?t fully understand everything they hear. This helps develop an important survival skill for students who will encounter real-life settings in Chinese societies through study abroad, travel, or interaction with Chinese communities in their own countries. NEW At the end of each Workbook chapter, a ?Progress Checklist? has been added so that students can monitor their progress and the accomplishment of lesson goals and language competencies in each lesson. NEW - MyChineseLab, available for fall 2010 classes. MyChineseLab is a nationally hosted online learning system brings together ? in one convenient, easily navigable site ? a wide array of language-learning tools and resources, including an interactive version of the Workbook and all materials from the audio and video programs. Readiness checks and grammar tutorials presented in English individualize instruction to meet the needs of each student. Instructors can use the system to make assignments, set grading parameters, listen to student-created audio recordings, and provide feedback on student work. Instructor access is provided at no charge to adopting institutions. Features Understanding that a textbook should be attractive to both students and instructors, Chinese Link provides a practical, learner-centered and enjoyable language and cultural learning experience for beginning students of Chinese, as well as an efficient and comprehensive teaching resource for instructors. Knowing a language involves knowing both the structural forms of the language and their appropriate use in different cultural contexts. Care has been taken to introduce and explain grammar points clearly and systematically, yet not in a fashion that would be overwhelming to beginners. In keeping with the communicative focus of the text, grammar points are related to communicative task-oriented content. The textbook presents both traditional (complex) and simplified versions of Chinese characters, since it is likely that students will encounter both forms during their course of study. Photographs and drawings make the text vivid and eye-catching, and provide visual cues to aid in communicative exercises and activities. Table Of Contents Foundations Ch. 1: Greetings Ch. 2: Names Ch. 3: Nationality & Languages Ch. 4: School Life Ch. 5: Making Introductions Ch. 6: Family & Communities Ch. 7: Addresses Ch. 8: Meeting & Making Plans Ch. 9: Phone Calls Ch. 10: Time & Schedules Ch. 11: Ordering Food (For this item please quote stock ID 31872) ISBN: 9780205782987

This book is designed to teach Chinese in a faster paced, snowball like method. It is designed for high school or university students, and adults who have acquired the basics of Chinese. The book introduces frequent used Chinese characters, along with easy-to-understand new phrases. Each text is simple and in a readable length for learners whose can read limited Chinese. The words and expressions are used frequently and reoccur in many texts, like snowballing, so that the students can use them more frequently, thus memorize them. The 19 lessons in the textbook cover topics ranging from politics, the economy, to a multitude of social issues. Each lesson is comprised of a text, vocabulary (Chinese-English, French, German, Spanish), expressions and exercises. A short Chinese story called Mao Yingzhu, with a vocabulary of 900 Characters, is included at the end of the book. This story reinforces students? ability to recognize Chinese characters and develop their confidence as well as have a sense of achievement. MP3 format audio CD for the complete textbook is included

(For this item please quote stock ID 32235) ISBN: 9787802006430

This new edition of the bestselling Colloquial Chinese has been revised and updated to make learning Chinese easier and more enjoyable than ever before.

Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to modern Mandarin Chinese. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

What makes Colloquial Chinese your best choice in personal language learning?
> Dialogues and vocabulary sections are given in Pinyin Romanization
> English translation of all dialogues
> Clearly explained language and cultural notes
> Extensive exercises on listening, speaking, reading and writing
> Full answer key reference section
> Chinese-English and English-Chinese glossaries

Whether you're a business traveler, or about to take up a daring challenge in adventure tourism, you may be studying to teach or even looking forward to a holiday - if you'd like to get up and running with Chinese, this rewarding course will take you from complete beginner to confidently putting your language skills to use in a wide range of everyday situations

(For this item please quote stock ID 32697) ISBN: 9780415434157

Streetwise Mandarin Chinese offers you a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how Chinese is actually spoken. With the help of more than 25 everyday dialogues performed by native speakers, you pick up on the idioms, colloquialisms, slang, and vulgarisms currently used by people from all walks of life. Streetwise Mandarin Chinese answers the growing need for clear, well-explained instruction in conversational Mandarin as it is spoken in contemporary China. With its twenty-six natural, down-to-earth dialogues - each focused on practical language functions - this book is packed with real-world speech patterns, idiomatic expressions, colloquialisms, and current slang that learners will want to both recognise and assimilate. Features: >Makes everyday conversational patterns understandable with uniquely clear explanation. >Audio CD aids learning and ensures correct tonal pronunciation. Suitable for all advanced beginning and intermediate-level learners (with 1-2 years' study), who wish to expand their conversational language speaking and listening skills by developing an understanding of everyday colloquial expressions. Contents: >Chapter 1: Greetings and Forms of Address >Chapter 2: Grumbling and Teasing >Chapter 3: Bragging and Criticising >Chapter 4: Admiration and Politeness >Chapter 5: Review chapter >Chapter 6: Love and Hate >Chapter 7: Gossip and Commenting >Chapter 8: Negotiating, Bargaining, and Saying 'No' >Chapter 9: Giving Advice and Moral Support >Chapter 10: Review chapter >Chapter 11: Persuading and Surprise >Chapter 12: Warning and Explaining >Chapter 13: Discussing and Giving Orders >Chapter 14: Forbidding and Negating >Chapter 15: Review chapter (For this item please quote stock ID 26906) ISBN: 9780071474894

'I'm in Beijing' Multimedia Chinese Learning Series for Teenagers is a three-volume series designed by linguists and neuroscientists from Beijing and overseas, and incorporating MP3 and other advanced media techniques. The three volumes are: "Everyday Chinese", "Chinese Culture" and "Critical Thinking". There are 10 units in each volume and 30 units in all. Every unit has three modules called "Stories", "Exercises & Activities" and "Extensive Reading ". In the first volume, "Everyday Chinese ", students learn about speaking in restaurants, shopping and asking for directions. In the second, "Chinese Culture ", there are sections on important aspects of Chinese culture such as Beijing opera, calligraphy and the Spring Festival. The thrid volume,"Critical Thinking", contains plenty of other cultural phenomena and controversial topics. Though most of the stories in 'I'm Beijing' happen in that city, the series is not only about Beijing. It also involves what is the most typical of Chinese culture; at the same time the cultures of other countries are introduced as a counterpart to Chinese culture for comparison. (For this item please quote stock ID 31727) ISBN: 9787303100101

This book is designed especially for beginners of Chinese. It can be used as a textbook for Chinese classes or self study, or as additional study material outside of class. Using this textbook readers can experience the fun of learning Chinese while enjoying the chinese culture.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32341) ISBN: 9787802006317

The perfect phrasebook when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad Your ideal companion for traveling - especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience - Just Enough Chinese packs all the punch of bigger references into a concise, user-friendly format. This handy, pocket-size guide covers everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance. Suitable for first-time travelers with little to no language skills and with little time to study. Features: >Quick-reference format and at-a-glarce Q & A examples make the guides easy to use; >Now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel-such as using ATMs for currency exchange; >Just Enough Chinese includes phrases and vocabulary specifically related to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (For this item please quote stock ID 29423) ISBN: 9780071492232

This set of books absorbs linguistic context, structure and function as a comprehensive whole. The first two volumes include 60 lessons that focus on dialogues and short articles. The third volume contains 20 lessons, each of which consists of two short articles and some reading materials. Exercises have an abundance of diverse forms. Audio cassettes are also available. (For this item please quote stock ID 9631) ISBN: 9787301040294

(For this item please quote stock ID 32246) ISBN: 9787303100125

Eye-popping visuals and vibrant colors combined with practical exercises make learning Chinese fun and effective. Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Chinese Interactive Edition incorporates two CD-ROMs and a reference/workbook, giving you an all-encompassing learning experience. You will be captivated by a soap opera while you build elementary conversation skills, get instruction from an animated narrator as you discover correct pronunciations, and find positive reinforcement with proficiency tests. By the completion of this program, you will be comfortable in using basic conversation skills for everyday Chinese. Key Features and Benefits > This multimedia feast of learning contains video, animation, interactive CD-ROM exercises, and helpful audio so learners can see and hear how the language is used and pronounced; > Suitable for self-study or as a complement to a language- learning class; > The Practice Makes Perfect series has sold nearly a half-million copies. About the author Live ABC is a team of experienced developers of Chinese language-learning materials, focusing on multimedia. Table of Contents >Pronunciation; >Personal Pronouns; >aying "Hello"; >Greetings; >Forms of Politeness; >Self-introduction: name & nationality; >Use of particles; >Verbs; >Evolution of Chinese characters; >Asking for directions; >Transportation; >Blogs in Chinese; >Appreciating Chinese Cuisine; >Phrases in the restaurant; >Chinese family names; >Chinese courtesy; >City focus: Beijing; >Family members; >Introducing your family; >Using numbers; >Asking about age; >Using question words; >Body parts; >Practicing stroke order; >Taking a taxi; >Chinese family values; >Tea culture. (For this item please quote stock ID 29979) ISBN: 9780071604123

(For this item please quote stock ID 32245) ISBN: 9787303100118

Chinese 2008 is a series of compact handbooks for practical Chinese communication. It includes 5 separate books: "Basic Chinese," "Daily Chinese," "Travel Chinese," "Sports Chinese," and "Transportation Chinese." The target readers are those foreigners who come to China to travel, study or work, and those who hope to learn Chinese and explore China. Its goal is to provide instant help to readers in their everyday communication during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. In addition, it can serve as a textbook for short-term adult training programs. The series has been developed on the basis of real life in contemporary China during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Each lesson consists of four parts: "Basic Sentences," "Dialogues," "Additional Expressions," and "Tips." This series includes 600 frequently used Chinese sentences, and 300 situational conversations, which should be able to cover the basic needs of our foreign friends in their daily communication in China. Printed as small paper-backs, the books will be convenient and easy to carry. (For this item please quote stock ID 28299) ISBN: 9787107203411

Learning Chinese is a no-brainer with Demystified
Chinese Demystified walks you step by step through the fundamentals and moves on to more advanced topics. Each chapter concludes with a self-test that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives instant feedback on new language skills. The book includes characters in simplified and traditional formats along with pinyin phonetic translation for easy pronunciation. (For this item please quote stock ID 30473) ISBN: 9780071477253

This new edition of the bestselling Colloquial Chinese has been revised and updated to make learning Chinese easier and more enjoyable than ever before.

Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to modern Mandarin Chinese. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

What makes Colloquial Chinese your best choice in personal language learning?
> Dialogues and vocabulary sections are given in Pinyin Romanization
> English translation of all dialogues
> Clearly explained language and cultural notes
> Extensive exercises on listening, speaking, reading and writing
> Full answer key reference section
> Chinese-English and English-Chinese glossaries

Whether you're a business traveler, or about to take up a daring challenge in adventure tourism, you may be studying to teach or even looking forward to a holiday - if you'd like to get up and running with Chinese, this rewarding course will take you from complete beginner to confidently putting your language skills to use in a wide range of everyday situations

(For this item please quote stock ID 32359) ISBN: 9780415434171

This stand-alone, all-audio Chinese (Mandarin) course can be used by those who have little or no knowledge of the language, by those who want to learn or brush up basic conversation skills, and by more advanced learners who want require extra audio material to complement their current courses. The ten units or 'conversations' cover the situations you are most likely to find yourself in while on holiday or on business abroad. They are divided into two parts, with a dialogue in each part. The dialogue in Part 2 reuses the vocabulary and phrases from Part 1 in a slightly different context. Both parts start with an introduction to the words and phrases you'll need, followed by the dialogue. Finally it's 'Over to you': you take part in the same dialogues following the English prompts, playing all the roles in turn. So you get lots of opportunity to practice! Frequent track markers divide the audio CDs up into short, easy-to-use clips. Vocabulary and phrases in the first two audio CDs are kept to the basics and are introduced gradually with lots of opportunity to repeat and practice, to improve your confidence in both speaking and understanding. The third audio CD concentrates on helping you improve your understanding, so that you will be able to hold two-way conversations with people who speak very fast or use words and phrases you do not know. The course comes on three 75-minute audio CDs and has an accompanying 48-page booklet which gives the dialogues and the translations of the dialogues for those who like to see the written word or want additional practice. The booklet also provides a basic glossary of the words and phrases used. This is the perfect complement to 'Chinese' and 'Beginner's Chinese' in the 'Teach Yourself' range. (For this item please quote stock ID 26591) ISBN: 9781444100204