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This book follows the style of the Elementary and Intermediate books in this series. It takes business and economic life as its main content, but with a higher level of specialisation. Each lesson is divided into four parts: the text, new words, notes and exercises. The exercises consist of three parts: conversations based on the text; words and expressions from the text and questions and discussions; and short passages dealing with the ways in which culture relates to business and economic life. Most of the passages contain vivid stories, with idioms and literary quotations that are frequently used in current business and economic activities. The end of the book contains vocabulary lists and the English translation of all the texts. (For this item please quote stock ID 8327) ISBN: 9787800525261

This book follows the style of the Elementary and Intermediate books in this series. It takes business and economic life as its main content, but with a higher level of specialisation. Each lesson is divided into four parts: the text, new words, notes and exercises. The exercises consist of three parts: conversations based on the text; words and expressions from the text and questions and discussions; and short passages dealing with the ways in which culture relates to business and economic life. Most of the passages contain vivid stories, with idioms and literary quotations that are frequently used in current business and economic activities. The end of the book contains vocabulary lists and the English translation of all the texts. (For this item please quote stock ID 8330) ISBN: 9787800525278

A textbook of business Chinese, it covers all aspects of everyday economic life and is designed for beginning learners of Chinese. The books contain exciting and lively teaching material, combining in-class instruction with hands-on activities. Adopting an intensive training approach and starting from the very basics, the book provides a large amount of interesting and commonly used dialogues so that the learner can progress step-by-step through a wide range of business situations. (For this item please quote stock ID 8331) ISBN: 9787800527067

Consisting of 40 lessons, these textbooks are for those who have already acquired a good knowledge of elementary Chinese. Its covers everything connected with foreigners doing business in China, from establishing relationship channels to the various stages of business negotiation. Each lesson comprises a text, new words and exercises. All texts are in dialogue form with standard Chinese pronunciation, and new words are provided with pinyin and English explanations. An appendix contains English translations of the texts and a vocabulary list. (For this item please quote stock ID 8332) ISBN: 9787800525391

(For this item please quote stock ID 9651) ISBN: 9787561905593

Divided into 40 categories, this handbook has more than 1000 commonly used terms about foreign trade, each accompanied with several examples. (For this item please quote stock ID 10791) ISBN: 9787543309111

Business Companion: Chinese is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with Chinese colleagues. Best of all, the audio CD includes dialogues, key words, and over 500 Chinese phrases, used in realistic, up-to-date business settings so the reader doesn't have to guess at pronunciation. Beginner/Intermediate level. (For this item please quote stock ID 14873) ISBN: 9780609806296

(For this item please quote stock ID 14918) ISBN: 9787560008288

Business Companion: Chinese is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with Chinese colleagues. Best of all, the audio CD includes dialogues, key words, and over 500 Chinese phrases, used in realistic, up-to-date business settings so the reader doesn't have to guess at pronunciation. Key features include: >General business situations common to all fields, such as making telephone calls, sending letters or e-mail, conducting interviews, making presentations, attending trade shows, getting around, & even socialising. >Industry-specific Chinese terms in over 25 fields such as banking, advertising, pharmaceuticals, engineering, telecommunications, medical & dental, publishing, & more. >A two-way glossary of the most common & essential Chinese terms business people will need to know. >Appendices full of practical information such as weights & measurements, useful addresses, Web sites, holidays, etc. Beginner/Intermediate level. (For this item please quote stock ID 15227) ISBN: 9780609606841

(For this item please quote stock ID 16552) ISBN: 9787300030517

An extensive and clearly presented glossary of terms (Chinese-English) , arranged in pinyin order. (For this item please quote stock ID 16857) ISBN: 9787500545309

(For this item please quote stock ID 17591) ISBN: 9787532607693

An extensive and clearly presented glossary of terms (Chinese-English) , arranged in pinyin order. (For this item please quote stock ID 24193) ISBN: 9787500543121

(For this item please quote stock ID 24916) ISBN: 9787301078419

Chinese for Managers is a series of integrated business Chinese textbooks combining listening, speaking, reading and writing. It consists of four parts: phonetics, life, business, and economy. The two Business volumes cover 20 subjects, including business communication situations, business cases analysis and some key economic issues. Providing all-round training in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, these two books are appropriate for foreigners who have already obtained some basic Chinese. (For this item please quote stock ID 26346) ISBN: 9787560052342

Designed for the true beginner and low-intermediate level learners of Chinese or for beginners who only have survival competence in the language. The vocabulary, sentence structure, communicative exchanges, speed drills and activities, as well as level of difficulty, are all designed with the true beginner in mind. It's also a suitable book for managerial, purchasing, marketing and outsourcing personnel in multinational corporations and joint-venture or foreign trade negotiations. (For this item please quote stock ID 26421) ISBN: 9787301103999

(For this item please quote stock ID 27562) ISBN: 9787301110232

Business Trip to China-Conversation and Application I and II are designed for learners at a preintermediate level who have learned basic Chiese in a variety of settings. They are English speakers, or are using English as their principal second language, and interested in having a career or doing business among Chinese speaking communities. (For this item please quote stock ID 27851) ISBN: 9787561914540

Business Trip to China-Conversation and Application I and II are designed for learners at a preintermediate level who have learned basic Chiese in a variety of settings. They are English speakers, or are using English as their principal second language, and interested in having a career or doing business among Chinese speaking communities. (For this item please quote stock ID 27925) ISBN: 9787561915240

(For this item please quote stock ID 27927) ISBN: 9787561910894

(For this item please quote stock ID 28310) ISBN: 9787301124017

(For this item please quote stock ID 28313) ISBN: 9787301075791

A Chinese reading material on how to do business in China, with English translation. (For this item please quote stock ID 28801) ISBN: 9787561913024

(For this item please quote stock ID 26645) ISBN: 9787301087442

A textbook of business Chinese, it covers all aspects of everyday economic life and is designed for beginning learners of Chinese. The books contain exciting and lively teaching material, combining in-class instruction with hands-on activities. Adopting an intensive training approach and starting from the very basics, the book provides a large amount of interesting and commonly used dialogues so that the learner can progress step-by-step through a wide range of business situations. (For this item please quote stock ID 8328) ISBN: 9787800527050

(For this item please quote stock ID 26644) ISBN: 9787301085417

The book contains three parts: Social Gatherings, Ofrfice Work & Day-To-Day Operations. In each Text of the book the language items are organized in a conversation on the basis of communicative function against a commerical Chinese background. Precisely they are - Features: >Commercial Chinese expression >A commonly - used basic commerical vocabulary > Pronunciation > Chinese characters > English explanation is given to each text, new words, grammar items and phonetics > Exercises >Cultural background knowledge (For this item please quote stock ID 27735) ISBN: 9787301090398

The book aims to develop competence in advanced Chinese particularly on business content. In contrast to the normal practice where language is taught in isolation from substantive content, Business Chinese presents the language in both content and context ? the language and content is firmly context embedded. Learners will need to integrate their language skills and content knowledge to accomplish the learning tasks in this book. All the texts and exercises are authentic up-to-date material from the PRC, Taiwan and Hong Kong. With the learners' needs in mind the book integrates oral language (listening and speaking) with written language (reading and writing). Business Chinese is a practical guide for those who aspire to Chinese language and China business. (For this item please quote stock ID 24443) ISBN: 9789629962166

Introductory textbook for foreign learners of business Chinese based on an American delegation?s visit to China. It introduces all aspects of commercial activity and relates social activities and ceremonies in a succinct, vivid and humorous language. The book includes diversified, provocative exercises and many original commercial documents so that students are exposed to a real-life language environment. (For this item please quote stock ID 15810) ISBN: 9787301046784

It is business Chinese course book for foreign learners. Suitable for visiting students at the intermediate or advanced levels, and foreign Chinese majors in or above the second grade. Also for Chinese training programs or learners in overseas colleges who are at equivalent language level. Altogether there are 10 lessons with 10 topics in the main areas of business trade in China, such as economic conditions , investment environment , investment strategy , business administration, human resources , market survey , marketing tactics , international trade , corporate culture, etc.. With five units emphasizing intensive reading, extensive reading, writing, interactive activities and comprehensive exercises, the textbook improve the students? Chinese language skill, as well as their understanding of China's economy and trade. (For this item please quote stock ID 27628) ISBN: 9787561915783

(For this item please quote stock ID 27037) ISBN: 9787504940162

(For this item please quote stock ID 27746) ISBN: 9787900684394

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(For this item please quote stock ID 24353) ISBN: 9787560036014

A series of integrated business Chinese textbooks combining listening, speaking, reading and writing. It consists of four parts: phonetics, life, business, and economy. These two volumes look at everyday situations. (For this item please quote stock ID 24750) ISBN: 9787560044651

Intended to help those foreign businessmen improve their spoken Chinese in business talks with their Chinese counterparts, this book, Business Chinese 500, is designed for foreigners who have progressed beyond the elementary level in Chinese. This book is composed of 22 lessons, each lesson consists of useful sentences, substitution drills, short dialogues, new words and notes. The contents centre on the key links of trade and are arranged according to the general procedure in business transactions. For the convenience of those who study independently, the useful sentences, new words and notes have been translated into English. (For this item please quote stock ID 30320) ISBN: 9787802004016

Practical Business Chinese, is characterised by simple, vivid, lively and practical style, simple notes and practice to learn variety. "Practical Business Chinese," a total of 25 classes, each class includes text, text pinyin, the English translation of the text, words, the key sentence, the Notes and exercise. Each class has six key words, students should master and is relatively easy to grasp, in practical application, is most frequently used; English translation of the text can help students understand the context; each have two classes of notes The first is the interpretation of the word, the second is related to cultural background and knowledge; Practical Business Chinese is the last word summary for students to learn when available. Practical Business Chinese, accompanied by a CD-MP3 hearing, including the text of each class and its focus on the sentence. (For this item please quote stock ID 30381) ISBN: 9787802004061

(For this item please quote stock ID 31447) ISBN: 9787811342512

Designed for those who know some Chinese and who wish to do business in China. Also suitable for students majoring in economics and business. The book contains 25 lessons, each comprising a text with pinyin transcription and English translation, new words, key sentences, and introduction to the special economic zones and open cities in China. A substantial number of exercises are also included. (For this item please quote stock ID 17433) ISBN: 9787800527807

The new Silk Road Business Chinese 1 is the Business Chinese intensive series of textbooks of primary articles, suitable for beginners to learn Chinese language.

Learner completion of the New Silk Road Business Chinese 1 after the two volumes can be used to conduct daily conversation in Chinese, and engage in a simple business activities. The new Silk Road Business Chinese 1 character can be practical, fun, flexible and innovative.

Features
> Close connection with the Business Chinese Test (BCT) outlines arrangements for the teaching content
> Breakthrough in the inherent mode of teaching materials, according to what they have learned to arrange the different contents of the structure and content of the text
> Around the daily lives of business people, business activities, refining the dialogue and the preparation of short essays
> Texts and practice in the use of a large number of pictures, diagrams
> Rich and varied forms of practice, and highlights the strengthening of listening and speaking skills training
> To provide business-related background, cultural knowledge introduced.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31738) ISBN: 9787301137178

(For this item please quote stock ID 31446) ISBN: 9787811342529

(For this item please quote stock ID 27926) ISBN: 9787561910887

With the rapid growth of economics and trade communication between China and other countries, in recent years, more and more foreign students study at Chinese universities. Among these students, economics and trade majors account for the bulk. They have difficulties in their studies: some don?t learn enough professional vocabulary of Chinese; some have insufficient knowledge about Chinese economic background. Their mastery of Chinese is not at the same level, either. After studying this book for one year, students can make a full language preparation to study economics and trade. Every part in this book, such as texts, grammar review and writing practice, has combined the characteristics of economics and trade. In this book, systemic grammar review, plenty of explanations and differentiations of words are provided; comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing is emphasized. There are 12 lessons in two volumes. In each lesson, there is a main text, explanations of economic terms, explanations and differentiation of words, grammar review, tips on encyclopedic knowledge as well as comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the Exercise Book, the corresponding exercises for each part are provided and the answer keys are attached at the back of the book. There are recordings of the main text, text of speaking, text of listening and new words. This book is concerned about each level of Chinese economy. All the main texts, encyclopedic knowledge about Chinese economy, texts of reading, dialogues and texts of listening are developed under one theme, so as to help students learn Chinese economy from a holistic and macro perspective. In Volume One, the following themes are involved: macro economy, entrepreneurs, modern companies, finance, high tech, intellectual property, culture, economy and so on. Jin Yiping, Associate Professor of the International School of Tongji University, has been working on teaching intensive Chinese for pre-college students for many years. Therefore, she has accumulated a wealth of teaching experience. (For this item please quote stock ID 32329) ISBN: 9787561924099

With the rapid growth of economics and trade communication between China and other countries, in recent years, more and more foreign students study at Chinese universities. Among these students, economics and trade majors account for the bulk. They have difficulties in their studies: some don?t learn enough professional vocabulary of Chinese; some have insufficient knowledge about Chinese economic background. Their mastery of Chinese is not at the same level, either. After studying this book for one year, students can make a full language preparation to study economics and trade. Every part in this book, such as texts, grammar review and writing practice, has combined the characteristics of economics and trade. In this book, systemic grammar review, plenty of explanations and differentiations of words are provided; comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing is emphasized. There are 12 lessons in two volumes. In each lesson, there is a main text, explanations of economic terms, explanations and differentiation of words, grammar review, tips on encyclopedic knowledge as well as comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the Exercise Book, the corresponding exercises for each part are provided and the answer keys are attached at the back of the book. There are recordings of the main text, text of speaking, text of listening and new words. This book is concerned about each level of Chinese economy. All the main texts, encyclopedic knowledge about Chinese economy, texts of reading, dialogues and texts of listening are developed under one theme, so as to help students learn Chinese economy from a holistic and macro perspective. Jin Yiping, Associate Professor of the International School of Tongji University, has been working on teaching intensive Chinese for pre-college students for many years. Therefore, she has accumulated a wealth of teaching experience. (For this item please quote stock ID 32469) ISBN: 9787561925447

With the rapid growth of economics and trade communication between China and other countries, in recent years, more and more foreign students study at Chinese universities. Among these students, economics and trade majors account for the bulk. They have difficulties in their studies: some don?t learn enough professional vocabulary of Chinese; some have insufficient knowledge about Chinese economic background. Their mastery of Chinese is not at the same level, either. After studying this book for one year, students can make a full language preparation to study economics and trade. Every part in this book, such as texts, grammar review and writing practice, has combined the characteristics of economics and trade. In this book, systemic grammar review, plenty of explanations and differentiations of words are provided; comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing is emphasized. There are 12 lessons in two volumes. In each lesson, there is a main text, explanations of economic terms, explanations and differentiation of words, grammar review, tips on encyclopedic knowledge as well as comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the Exercise Book, the corresponding exercises for each part are provided and the answer keys are attached at the back of the book. There are recordings of the main text, text of speaking, text of listening and new words. This book is concerned about each level of Chinese economy. All the main texts, encyclopedic knowledge about Chinese economy, texts of reading, dialogues and texts of listening are developed under one theme, so as to help students learn Chinese economy from a holistic and macro perspective. (For this item please quote stock ID 32470) ISBN: 9787561925454

With the rapid growth of economics and trade communication between China and other countries, in recent years, more and more foreign students study at Chinese universities. Among these students, economics and trade majors account for the bulk. They have difficulties in their studies: some don?t learn enough professional vocabulary of Chinese; some have insufficient knowledge about Chinese economic background. Their mastery of Chinese is not at the same level, either. After studying this book for one year, students can make a full language preparation to study economics and trade. Every part in this book, such as texts, grammar review and writing practice, has combined the characteristics of economics and trade. In this book, systemic grammar review, plenty of explanations and differentiations of words are provided; comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing is emphasized. There are 12 lessons in two volumes. In each lesson, there is a main text, explanations of economic terms, explanations and differentiation of words, grammar review, tips on encyclopedic knowledge as well as comprehensive training on listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the Exercise Book, the corresponding exercises for each part are provided and the answer keys are attached at the back of the book. There are recordings of the main text, text of speaking, text of listening and new words. This book is concerned about each level of Chinese economy. All the main texts, encyclopedic knowledge about Chinese economy, texts of reading, dialogues and texts of listening are developed under one theme, so as to help students learn Chinese economy from a holistic and macro perspective. (For this item please quote stock ID 32976) ISBN: 9787561924105

Textbook designed for students of Chinese as a second/foreign language who have had three years of study at college. Focusing on topics of international business and foreign trade, the book offers advanced training in vocabulary, grammar, and rhetoric. With an emphasis on communication and practicality, the textbook contains detailed explanations for word usages and sentence structures, and ample exercises of different kinds, each targeting a specific skill area. It also includes various authentic materials, such as documents, forms, and letters, etc. In addition, it provides some useful cultural information and business background knowledge in each lesson. (For this item please quote stock ID 22256) ISBN: 9789629960094

(For this item please quote stock ID 33179) ISBN: 9787561927847

(For this item please quote stock ID 33180) ISBN: 9787561927861

The new Silk Road Business Chinese 1 is the Business Chinese intensive series of textbooks of primary articles, suitable for beginners to learn Chinese language.

Learner completion of the New Silk Road Business Chinese 1 after the two volumes can be used to conduct daily conversation in Chinese, and engage in a simple business activities. The new Silk Road Business Chinese 1 character can be practical, fun, flexible and innovative.

Features
> Close connection with the Business Chinese Test (BCT) outlines arrangements for the teaching content
> Breakthrough in the inherent mode of teaching materials, according to what they have learned to arrange the different contents of the structure and content of the text
> Around the daily lives of business people, business activities, refining the dialogue and the preparation of short essays
> Texts and practice in the use of a large number of pictures, diagrams
> Rich and varied forms of practice, and highlights the strengthening of listening and speaking skills training
> To provide business-related background, cultural knowledge introduced.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32248) ISBN: 9787301137208

Chinese for Managers is a series of integrated business Chinese textbooks combining listening, speaking, reading and writing. It consists of four parts: phonetics, life, business, and economy. The two Business volumes cover 20 subjects, including business communication situations, business case analysis, and some key economic issues. Providing all-round training in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, these two books are appropriate for foreigners who have already obtained some basic Chinese. (For this item please quote stock ID 26345) ISBN: 9787560050034

(For this item please quote stock ID 31444) ISBN: 9787301078730

(For this item please quote stock ID 34230) ISBN: 9787040289305

(For this item please quote stock ID 9496) ISBN: 9787800520655

This phonetic textbook has been compiled for people who are learning to speak Chinese as a foreign language. In total it has three chapters, covering basic knowledge of Chinese, syllable formation and speaking skills. (For this item please quote stock ID 26351) ISBN: 9787560050027

This text and exercise book set is an absolute must for students and teachers seeking an in-depth and up-to-date perspective on contemporary Chinese business communications. Designed for students in their third or fourth year of a Chinese language curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate level, Open for Business combines contemporary business topics with language learning, enabling students to become familiar with current business-related materials written in Chinese and also improve their usage of Chinese in the workplace. Each volume is designed for a typical 12-week semester. Seven chapters contain 25 lessons and corresponding exercises. Key topics in Volume One include >the reform of China's economic system >the development of private enterprise & Special Economic Zones >the emergence of banking reforms & the Chinese stock market >the transformation & trends in marketing, & the international competitiveness of Chinese products. Volume Two covers >changing Chinese management practices & the management of foreign enterprises in China >foreign trade initiatives & the WTO accession >key industries such as automotive, insurance & pharmaceutical sectors >prevailing issues in the areas of environmental protection, intellectual property rights, & technology transfer. Open for Business fills a much-needed gap in the Chinese language curriculum, providing both students and teachers with an interesting, challenging course based on the most current materials. (For this item please quote stock ID 17567) ISBN: 9780887274565

This text and exercise book set is an absolute must for students and teachers seeking an in-depth and up-to-date perspective on contemporary Chinese business communications. Designed for students in their third or fourth year of a Chinese language curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate level, Open for Business combines contemporary business topics with language learning, enabling students to become familiar with current business-related materials written in Chinese and also improve their usage of Chinese in the workplace. Open for Business fills a much-needed gap in the Chinese language curriculum, providing both students and teachers with an interesting, challenging course based on the most current materials. (For this item please quote stock ID 23695) ISBN: 9780887274114

The Open for Business, Volume 2 set of three audio CDs offers learners the opportunity to listen and repeat after a native speaker. This set contains audio recordings that correspond to Volume 2’s text sections, sentence structure examples, and vocabulary analyses. (For this item please quote stock ID 23696) ISBN: 9780887274107

'A highly practical linguistic and international commerce reference ... Especially recommended for direct and straightforward American and Chinese corporate and governmental communications' - Wisconsin Bookwatch 'With more than 9,000 entries, the Cheng & Tsui English-Chinese Lexicon of Business Terms is a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone doing business in or with China or another Mandarin-speaking area' - Virginia Hulme, The China Business Review Comprehensive and current, this lexicon is the first specifically designed to serve the needs of English speakers doing business in and with China and other Chinese-speaking areas. The 9,000+ entries, related terms and expressions encompass a wide range of business topics including: banking, finance, insurance, international trade, real estate, stocks and bonds, and business-related legal terms. Also included is generic vocabulary commonly used in a business context. English entry words are arranged alphabetically with the Chinese (simplified with pinyin) equivalents shown side-by-side. Combining practicality and ease of use, features include: >Multiple meaning definitions, conveying the differing uses a term may have in various business contexts >Special appendices with terms relating to information technology E-business >Financial statements (balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.) >Two-way conversion of figures >Eating & drinking at a restaurant >Numerous sample phrases to illustrate business applications of entries. This material has been field-tested at the American Graduate School of International Management and elsewhere. (For this item please quote stock ID 23729) ISBN: 9780887273940

The Open for Business, Volume 2 textbook & exercise book set builds upon Volume 1 and is structured in the same general format but switches focus to China’s microeconomic issues. The thirteen lessons in Volume Two cover topics such as Chinese management practices, foreign trade initiatives, pillar industries attracting foreign capital investment, environmental protection, the Internet’s role in Chinese economy, intellectual property rights, and technology transfer.
Each lesson contains a text reading and brief background on a specific topic, followed by a vocabulary list and explanation of important terms along with a section relating to the usage of synonyms. The textbook also includes a comprehensive index of vocabulary, grammar terms, and synonyms for easy cross-referencing with the lessons. Exercises for each lesson are found in the back of the book, and offer students a chance to improve their business lexicon correctly with particular emphasis on sentence structure and reading comprehension. A "Questions and Exploration" section encourages students to perform research online and present relevant topics either orally or in writing for further discussion.
What's new in the Second Edition?
The revised second edition of Open for Business brings the book into the twenty-first century with up-to-date coverage of the most important topics for doing business in China today. Open for Business features informative essays on the latest trends in China’s burgeoning business environment, including:
>macroeconomic reforms and their effects on domestic and overseas companies
>the technology, service, and manufacturing sectors
>China's entry into the WTO
>the economic effects of the 2008 Olympics
>modern management practices, and much more.
(For this item please quote stock ID 17569) ISBN: 9780887276262

Focuses on situational dialogues in international trade. Dialogues, colloquialisms, sentence patterns, letters, news reports, vocabulary, and exercises are provided in each unit. (For this item please quote stock ID 15796) ISBN: 9787301046616

One of a series of five volumes for learning Chinese, with an emphasis on Chinese life and conditions. Estimated study time: 60-80 hours. (For this item please quote stock ID 26738) ISBN: 9787040187663

Designed for those with no prior knowledge of Chinese, Startup Business Chinese: An Introductory Course for Professionals is a new course for beginning Mandarin Chinese with a special focus on business communication. This first level (of a projected three-level series) contains 12 units covering basic daily corporate interactions and business-related social exchanges. The dialogues, grammar, and vocabulary are designed for beginners, but emphasise business communication: negotiating, socialising, establishing, and maintaining good relationships. Extensive notes help with navigating cultural differences in business or daily life. Over 600 vocabulary words are covered in Level 1. The forthcoming levels (2 and 3) will expand learning to an intermediate standard. Features: >An introductory chapter on the basics of spoken and written Chinese, with exercises that teach proper pronunciation >24 situational dialogues representing typical encounters one would have while doing business in China: introductions, greetings, arranging meetings, inquiring about others, dinners and social events, family, expressing gratitude to your host, saying goodbye, and discussing future plans >Sentence patterns highlighting commonly found expressions and sentence structures, with clear examples and related drills >Formal and informal expressions presented and explained >Pinyin romanisation included throughout the textbook and workbook for learners who want to focus on the spoken language. Students can choose to complete the exercises using either Chinese characters or pinyin >Cultural Points that explain business practices in China, and emphasize business communication, interpersonal relations, and overall cultural competence. A separate workbook with audio CD contains a special Listening Comprehension section with additional spoken conversations related to the topics presented in the textbook. The complete set of materials for Startup Business Chinese, Level 1 includes a textbook (with audio CD containing over 290 minutes of audio material), and a workbook (with audio CD containing over 110 minutes of audio material). Each audio CD is in Windows Media Player (WMA) file format that can be played on a computer. 'The perfect book for businesspeople who need to get up to speed with the Chinese language quickly to prepare for doing business in China' - Dan Marshall, Business Unit Executive, System Storage, IBM Americas 'Startup Business Chinese provides more than quick results; it also lays a comprehensive and systematic foundation for continuous learning. Kuo embeds culture in language lessons in a way that benefits learners ... in no small measure' - Chen Qinghai , University of Michigan (For this item please quote stock ID 26999) ISBN: 9780887274749

Designed for those with no prior knowledge of Chinese, Startup Business Chinese: An Introductory Course for Professionals is a new course for beginning Mandarin Chinese with a special focus on business communication. This first level (of a projected three-level series) contains 12 units covering basic daily corporate interactions and business-related social exchanges. The dialogues, grammar, and vocabulary are designed for beginners, but emphasise business communication: negotiating, socialising, establishing, and maintaining good relationships. Extensive notes help with navigating cultural differences in business or daily life. Over 600 vocabulary words are covered in Level 1. The forthcoming Levels 2 and 3 will expand learning to an intermediate level. This workbook with audio CD contains a special Listening Comprehension section with additional spoken conversations related to the topics presented in the textbook. The complete set of materials for Startup Business Chinese, Level 1 includes a textbook (with audio CD containing over 290 minutes of audio material), and a workbook (with audio CD containing over 110 minutes of audio material). Each audio CD is in Windows Media Player (WMA) file format that can be played on a computer. 'The perfect book for businesspeople who need to get up to speed with the Chinese language quickly to prepare for doing business in China' - Dan Marshall, Business Unit Executive, System Storage, IBM Americas 'Startup Business Chinese provides more than quick results; it also lays a comprehensive and systematic foundation for continuous learning. Kuo embeds culture in language lessons in a way that benefits learners ... in no small measure' - Chen Qinghai , University of Michigan (For this item please quote stock ID 27000) ISBN: 9780887276613

Following the compiling principle and style in the former two levels (elementary and intermediate), this volume emphasizes more on teaching Chinese contemporary situation and business culture. The texts and exercises are mainly composed of spoken language. Each lesson is of four parts which are text, new words, annotation and exercises. The exercises include three parts: Part I provides practice of the dialogues in the text; Part II includes exercises of words, questions and topic discussions; and Part III is a short article on idioms and allusions commonly used in modern economic life. The book covers issues in business life at both macro level and micro level which are presented in rich content. The book is designed to give space for both teachers and students for their own flexible adjustment so that the students can be fully motivated and the teachers can make their own plans. After finishing this volume, the students will get to know 15 topics in Chinese economy and business. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29134) ISBN: 9787561919842

The book covers all aspects concerning foreigners' business activities in China, such as establishing contact, signing contracts, credit risks and management, online transaction, three kinds of enterprises with foreign investment, township enterprise, the reform and opening up policy, etc. It has included the new situations, topics and expressions in contemporary China's foreign economy and trade. A short article of interesting content and vivid language at the end of each lesson introduces the rich folk culture. After finishing the Intermediate volume, students will get to know 40 topics in Chinese economy and the related terms. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29135) ISBN: 9787561919453

The book covers all aspects concerning foreigners' business activities in China, such as establishing contact, signing contracts, credit risks and management, online transaction, three kinds of enterprises with foreign investment, township enterprise, the reform and opening up policy, etc. It has included the new situations, topics and expressions in contemporary China's foreign economy and trade. A short article of interesting content and vivid language at the end of each lesson introduces the rich folk culture. After finishing the Intermediate volume, students will get to know 40 topics in Chinese economy and the related terms. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29136) ISBN: 9787561919781

Suitable for Chinese beginners or learners at the elementary level, the series centers on the daily business life and provides rich and practical content. Altogether there are 24 lessons. Two lessons as a session, it divides the daily business life into multiple layers, for each of which two texts are provided to help the learners understand and express their thoughts. It adopts the approach of combining classroom learning and practice outside class. After students finish learning of two texts in "Inside Class" and "Outside Class", they will master the daily language of one layer of the business life.Attached are the English translation of the texts to help learners gain a better understanding and proficient use of Chinese language. The lively teaching style triggers the students' interest, involves them into the active learning, and helps them to master the spoken business Chinese within a short period of time. Upon finishing this volume, students will master Chinese phonetics, and 12 daily phrases in economic situations. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29137) ISBN: 9787561919194

Suitable for Chinese beginners or learners at the elementary level, the series centers on the daily business life and provides rich and practical content. Altogether there are 24 lessons. Two lessons as a session, it divides the daily business life into multiple layers, for each of which two texts are provided to help the learners understand and express their thoughts. It adopts the approach of combining classroom learning and practice outside class. After students finish learning of two texts in "Inside Class" and "Outside Class", they will master the daily language of one layer of the business life.Attached are the English translation of the texts to help learners gain a better understanding and proficient use of Chinese language. The lively teaching style triggers the students' interest, involves them into the active learning, and helps them to master the spoken business Chinese within a short period of time. Upon finishing this volume, students will master Chinese phonetics, and 12 daily phrases in economic situations. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29138) ISBN: 9787561919200

Following the compiling principle and style in the former two levels (elementary and intermediate), this volume emphasizes more on teaching Chinese contemporary situation and business culture. The texts and exercises are mainly composed of spoken language. Each lesson is of four parts which are text, new words, annotation and exercises. The exercises include three parts: Part I provides practice of the dialogues in the text; Part II includes exercises of words, questions and topic discussions; and Part III is a short article on idioms and allusions commonly used in modern economic life. The book covers issues in business life at both macro level and micro level which are presented in rich content. The book is designed to give space for both teachers and students for their own flexible adjustment so that the students can be fully motivated and the teachers can make their own plans. After finishing this volume, the students will get to know 15 topics in Chinese economy and business. About the Author(s) Huang Weizhi, graduated from the Department of Chinese, Beijing Normal University, is a professor in University of International Business and Economics. He was awarded the prize for excellent achievement in philosophy and social science among Beijing colleges in 1992. His publications include: Essentials of Chinese Poems (3 volumes), the Business Chinese Conversation series (elementary, intermediate and advanced), the TV series Chinese for Business (26 volumes), Business Chinese (26 volumes) broadcast on CCTV, and International Business Chinese (50 volumes) supervised by Hanban and Ministry of Education. (For this item please quote stock ID 29133) ISBN: 9787561919835

(For this item please quote stock ID 24082) ISBN: 9787119038124

Practical Chinese for Official Functions, through the official activities of an international organization in China named Edu, helps learners understand and learn the knowledge and skills needed for official business in China. This course is designed for expatriates at intermediate Chinese level who are engaged in official business in embassies, companies, UN agencies and missions of international organizations in China. There are altogether 26 acts in the ten episodes throughout the whole book, which uses Jack's working experience in China as a clue, and teaches learners vocabulary, sentence patterns, knowledge and skills needed for official functions through the description of several grand events including World Education Exhibition, fund raising for the education of the disabled. Each episode contains five parts, namely, text, new words, background information, exercises and reading materials. Chinese Pinyin anEnglish translation are also included. To make the language vivid and practical, typical scenes of official business are designed in the form of dialogues. As a result, the characters can communicate with each other with clearly defined tasks and objectives, and the learners can learn as if they were present on the scene. (For this item please quote stock ID 31013) ISBN: 9787802004078

In this DVD, a series of conversations covers the business topics presented in Open for Business (Volumes 1 & 2); two native speakers use the vocabulary and sentence patterns presented in Open for Business to discuss each business topic as it relates to the current business climate in China. An accompanying book includes a written transcript in both simplified and traditional characters. A pinyin transcript is also available for free download. (For this item please quote stock ID 26998) ISBN: 9780887275005