Get Started in Mandarin Chinese Absolute Beginner Course The essential introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding a new language,9781444174809

Get Started in Mandarin Chinese Absolute Beginner Course The essential introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding a new language

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781444174809
ISBN10: 1444174800
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-12-28
Publisher(s): Teach Yourself
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Summary

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up the Chinese language

Get Started in Mandarin Chinese requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady pace. This practical course introduces the new language without overwhelming you and includes dialogues and exercises, a helpful pronunciation section, manageable lists of practical vocabulary, a glossary of grammar terms, and more. Features 120 minutes of recordings, enhancing your comprehension of the book's dialogues and exercises and improving your pronunciation.

  • Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success
  • Tests in the book help you keep track of your progress

Author Biography

Elizabeth Scurfield co-founded the Chinese Department at the University of Westminster and set up the first ever UK student exchange scheme with China in 1976. She has taught Chinese for nearly 40 years. Song Lianyi is Lecturer in Chinese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.

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