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Chinese : for dummies by Dr. Wendy Abraham.

By: Abraham, Wendy.
Series: Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2018Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xi, 380 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Media type: unmediated ISBN: 9781119475446; 1119475449.Subject(s): Chinese language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English | Chinese language--Self-instructionDDC classification: SC 495.1 Ab821 2018
Contents:
Part 1: Getting started with Chinese. Chinese in a nutshell: the spoken word ; The written word: checking out Chinese characters ; Warming up with the basics: Chinese grammar ; Getting started with basic expressions: nĭ hăo! ; Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight ; Speaking Chinese at home. -- Part 2: Chinese in action. Getting to know you: making small talk ; Dining out and shopping for food ; Shopping made easy ; Exploring the town ; Taking care of telecommunications ; Chinese at school and work ; Recreation and outdoor activities. -- Part 3: Chinese on the go. Planning a trip ; Making cents of money ; Getting around ; Asking for directions ; Finding a place to stay ; Handling emergencies. -- Part 4: The part of tens. Ten ways to learn Chinese quickly ; Ten things never to do in China.
Summary: "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."-- Provided by publisher
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Part 1: Getting started with Chinese. Chinese in a nutshell: the spoken word ; The written word: checking out Chinese characters ; Warming up with the basics: Chinese grammar ; Getting started with basic expressions: nĭ hăo! ; Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight ; Speaking Chinese at home. -- Part 2: Chinese in action. Getting to know you: making small talk ; Dining out and shopping for food ; Shopping made easy ; Exploring the town ; Taking care of telecommunications ; Chinese at school and work ; Recreation and outdoor activities. -- Part 3: Chinese on the go. Planning a trip ; Making cents of money ; Getting around ; Asking for directions ; Finding a place to stay ; Handling emergencies. -- Part 4: The part of tens. Ten ways to learn Chinese quickly ; Ten things never to do in China.

"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."-- Provided by publisher

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