15 Minute Mandarin Chinese: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Language Learning) - Softcover

DK

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024160138X ISBN 13: 9780241601389

Publisher: DK, 2024

Synopsis

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast.
The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.
-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.
-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.
-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Learn more languages with DK’s 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more!

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Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 024160138X
• ISBN 13: 9780241601389
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160