Author: Moon TanPublisher: Cypress Book Co UK Ltd
ISBN: 9781845700096
Category : Chinese language
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Author: Moon TanTalk Mandarin Chinese Enhanced eBook (with audio) - Learn Mandarin Chinese with BBC Active
Author: Alwena LampingPublisher: Pearson UK
ISBN: 1406684538
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Talk Mandarin Chinese Enhanced eBook (with audio) - Learn Mandarin Chinese with BBC Active The bestselling way to make learning Mandarin Chinese easy "Determined to learn the language but no time for nightschool? Try the BBC Talk short courses." The Guardian Learn even faster and smarter with the flexibility, speed and convenience of this enhanced eBook. Everything you need is just where you need it: navigate the book with ease, practise your listening and speaking skills, test your progress and access valuable language notes all with one touch from the page you're on. Talk Mandarin Chinese has already inspired thousands of people to learn Chinese from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. It is a bestselling course, widely used both in the classroom and by independent learners. Make fast progress right from the start using the successful, proven Talk method - with specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real Chinese conversations. Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, this straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Chinese in a range of everyday situations. Learner reviews of the book/CD version of Talk Mandarin Chinese: "The best Mandarin Language pack on the market. Great teaching method." "I got quite a few books and software for learning Chinese before finding this one. It works! It teaches you all the practical phrases you'll need, it's clear, interesting and effective. I recommend it wholeheartedly!" "I can really recommend this product. It helped me a lot!" Also available in Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Instant Chinese
Author: Boye Lafayette De MentePublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913075
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak simple Mandarin Chinese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting China for a short time and want a Mandarin phrase book to help you communicate in the Chinese language? If so, this Mandarin phrasebook and dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the most essential content for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in China right now! The idea of Instant Chinese is simple--learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Lafayette De Mente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in Mandarin Chinese. Words are repeated in different combinations, building familiarity without effort. All phrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters and standard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the phrases correctly. An English-Chinese dictionary makes looking up a word or phrase simple and quick. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this chinese phasebook: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more.
Author: Let's Talk Mandarin Chinese
Author: Wendy AbrahamPublisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1435167597
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Let’s Talk Mandarin Chinese! Too many foreign language books start off with everything that you don’t need to know right away. Of course, to understand any language you need to learn its grammar, sentence structure, and idiosyncrasies. No foreign language can be learned overnight. But what if there’s no time? For people who just need or want to dive in and start speaking, there’s a quick, easy solution: Let’s Talk Mandarin Chinese! Inside this handy little book you will find over 1,000 phrases and idioms that will give you all the necessary tools for introducing yourself to the Mandarin Chinese language.
Speak Chinese in a Chinese Restaurant
Author: Melody LuPublisher: Smart Learning Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Lesson One Who are you? Learn Pronoun: singular and plural Learn Pronoun: possessive Learn Sentence structure of Questions in Chinese Learn to use “who” to make sentences Lesson Two Greeting Learn “Greeting” in Chinese. Be able to say “Good morning”, “Hi,” How are you?” “Good Bye,” “ Thanks,” “You are welcome,” and others. Lesson Three What is this? Learn the demonstrative pronouns “this” and “that” Learn to use “what” to make sentences in Chinese Lesson Four Whose is that? Learn “possessive” concept in Chinese and how to make sentences. Lesson Five My body parts and senses Learn the names of body parts Learn to express feelings and intentions Lesson Six Numbers Learn numbers from one to ten thousand Learn ordinal numbers Learn the concept of a “measure word” Learn to use “ have,” “not have” to make sentences Learn to use ”how many” to make sentences Lesson Seven I want Kung Pao chicken Learn the Chinese names of food and drinks in a Chinese restaurant Learn to express “want,” “like,” “may” Learn to make “affirmative,” “negative,” and “interrogatory” sentences by using “want,” “like” “may.” Lesson Eight Common requests and questions Learn “please,” “may I ask?” ”which one?” “what kind?,” “Make suggestions” Learn “inquiries and comments about the food” Learn “common dishes” Lesson Nine Speak Chinese in a Chinese restaurant Learn to have basic conversation with the service staff Learn to have basic conversation with one’s Chinese friends Learn to order food by speaking Chinese Learn to discuss the food in Chinese Lesson Ten Shop for groceries Know the Chinese name of common groceries Know how to ask the locations of certain items Know to say 2 sentences in Chinese when checking out
Chinese For Dummies
Author: Wendy AbrahamPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119475449
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
The fun way to learn to speak Chinese With more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe — and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone — Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world’s most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you’ll want by your side. Chinese For Dummies teaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency. Concentrates on Mandarin Chinese and features new and revised content Includes major updates to all the necessary foundational information needed to speak Chinese Covers grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations Offers a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more vocabulary Find free conversational audio tracks online As the Chinese economy continues to grow, the importance of Chinese as a trade language will also increase. If you’re a student or business professional who has a basic understanding of the language, you’ll be poised to surpass your peers when it comes to dealing with international markets. So get started today!
Author: Rachel MeyerGet Talking Mandarin Chinese in Ten Days
Author: Elizabeth ScurfieldPublisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444170740
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
When travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and communicate easily? If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Mandarin Chinese in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -Getting to know people -Meeting people -Exchanging information -Asking for a telephone number -Having a drink -Having a meal -Booking a room -Booking a table -Asking for directions -Going to a local attraction. You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalise the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 70 years.
