Complete Mandarin Chinese The Basics

Complete Mandarin Chinese The Basics by Janet Lai, published by Living Language in 2006, is a comprehensive resource designed to teach the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language and usage. This bilingual edition spans 314 pages and begins with simple words, gradually advancing to more complex phrases and sentences, making it suitable for learners at various levels.
Readers will find that this book employs the pinyin alphabet, facilitating faster and easier learning. It includes a Grammar Summary featuring 100 basic Chinese characters, along with reference sections on letter-writing tips, e-mail etiquette, and internet resources. Additionally, supplemental vocabulary sections cover a range of topics, including family, work, sports, and everyday activities, providing a well-rounded foundation for those interested in foreign language study, particularly in Chinese.
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Complete Chinese: The Basics teaches the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language and usage, beginning with simple words and progressing to complex phrases and sentences.
This book can be purchased alone or as part of the complete course package which also includes a CD with 3 hours of recordings, a learner’s dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card.
KEY FEATURES:
·All text is in the pinyin alphabet, the standard phonetic alphabet used for Chinese, so learning is faster and easier
·100 basic Chinese characters in a Grammar Summary at the end of the course
·Additional reference sections on letter-writing tips, e-mail etiquette notes and internet resources
·Special supplemental vocabulary sections cover topics from “Family and Relationships” to “On the Job” to “Sports and Recreation” and “Around Town”
Also available: Complete Chinese (CD Package, ISBN 1-4000-2272-X) and Complete Chinese Learner’s Dictionary (ISBN 1-4000-2274-6)
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