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Chinese For Dummies

  By Wendy Abraham
  ISBN-10: 047178897X
  Pages: 384 Pages
  Revised Edition: 14 Oct 2005
  Pub. Price: £16.99

Our Price: £10.99

Book Description

Features real-world examples and a mini-dictionary

Your friendly guide to understanding Chinese - quickly and easily!

Curious about Chinese? Whether you're a student, a traveller, doing international business, or you just want to pick up basic Chinese, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will have you pronouncing words in standard Mandarin like a native speaker. From grammar, numbers, and vocabulary to greetings, popular expressions, and proper etiquette, you'll make yourself understood in no time!

Discover how to

Have everyday conversations
Speak in "perfect pitch"
Construct sentences
Understand cultural rules and taboos

Synopsis

China has become a major influence in the world today. Not only is China full of opportunities in business and politics, but Chinese culture, such as movies and literature, are also making their way into the western world.

This revised edition of "Chinese for Dummies" shows you the basics of Mandarin Chinese and culture points that will make great impressions while communicating. Many people now are taking time to learn Chinese, especially since it is becoming one of the most widely used languages in the world. Currently, there are 102.6 million internet users who obtain access using Chinese; and at least 25 million people worldwide who are learning Chinese. "Chinese For Dummies" will show you how to communicate effectively in Chinese as well as inform you on Chinese culture.

Some of the topics this book covers include: Basic vocabulary; Everyday conversations, including phone dialogue and small talk; Speaking in perfect pitch and tone; Easy to understand grammar rules; Getting around in a Chinese speaking country; Cultural references like maintaining face, dining etiquette, and social mores.

Also included is an audio CD that features actual Chinese conversations by native Chinese speakers, which allows you to hear how Chinese is really spoken.

Written by a leading Chinese language teacher, "Chinese for Dummies" will introduce an often daunting language to you in a fun and easy for Dummies manner.

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