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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.
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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 who 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; 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 in the United States, "Chinese for Dummies" will introduce an often daunting language to you in a fun and easy for Dummies manner.From the Back Cover
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 traveler, 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
- Get around in Chinese–speaking country
- Pick up Chinese the easy way through actual conversation
- Features dialogues by native Chinese speakers
- Allows you to hear Chinese as it s really spoken
- Reinforces lessons from the book
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 047178897X
- ISBN 13 9780471788973
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages384
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