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Chinese for Dummies [With CD-ROM] by Abraham, Wendy
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- Chinese for Dummies [With CD-ROM]
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 047178897X
- Subject Area
- Foreign Language Study
- Publication Name
- Chinese for Dummies
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Subject
- Chinese
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Type
- Language Course
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Features
- Revised Edition, Revised
- Item Weight
- 21.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
047178897X
ISBN-13
9780471788973
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038307601
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Chinese for Dummies
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Chinese
Features
Revised Edition, Revised
Type
Language Course
Subject Area
Foreign Language Study
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
21.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-933740
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
495.182421
Table Of Content
Introduction.Part I: Getting Started.Chapter 1: Getting to Know a Little Chinese.Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Chinese Grammar and Numbers.Chapter 3: Introductions and Greetings: Ni Hao!Part II: Chinese in Action.Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.Chapter 5: Eating and Drinking: Ganbei!Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy.Chapter 7: Exploring the Town.Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports.Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone.Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House.Part III: Chinese on the Go.Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money.Chapter 12: Taking the Road Less Traveled: Asking for (and Giving) Directions.Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel.Chapter 14: Transportation.Chapter 15: Traveling Abroad.Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies.Part IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Chinese Quickly.Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Do in China.Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions.Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Chinese.Part V: Appendixes.Appendix A: Chinese Verbs.Appendix B: Chinese-English Mini-Dictionary.Appendix C: Answer Key.Appendix D: About the CD.Index.
Synopsis
Mandarin Chinese is the language of commerce in Taiwan, Singapore, and mainland China, and more and more businesses need Chinese-speakers. Complete with dialogues on audio CD, this complete introductory course will get people up to speed on Mandarin basics in no time., 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. And with Chinese as the second most widely- spoken foreign language in America, more and more Americans are exposed to its language and culture. 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 Americans are taking time to learn Chinese, especially since it is becoming one of the most widely used languages in the world. Currently, there are: Over 1 billion people speak some form of Chinese More Chinese speakers in the United States than French or German speakers 102.6 million internet users who obtain access using Chinese 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 in the United States, Chinese for Dummies will introduce an often daunting language to you in a fun-and-easy For Dummies manner.
LC Classification Number
PL1129.E5A37 2005a
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- Jun 04, 2024
Great shape for book and has a CD intact to help you along the way. Nice book, I will say that
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- Oct 09, 2022
good program
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