Chinese 10 Minutes A Day - Hardcover

Kershul, Kristine K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0944502075 ISBN 13: 9780944502075

Publisher: Import, 1991

Synopsis

CHINESE in 10 minutes a day® Book
132-page illustrated workbook
Full color throughout
Organized in 25 easy steps, by essential categories
150 Sticky Labels for home and office
Ready-made Flash Cards
Cut-out Menu Guide
Pronunciation Guide
Over 300 Free Words
Glossary of over 2,000 new words, definitions and pronunciation

CHINESE in 10 minutes a day® CD-ROM
Included with the 10 minutes a day® Book
Special language learning software features interactive Sticky Labels, Flash Cards, Colors and Numbers
See and hear the words as you play with them on your computer screen
PC and Mac friendly

A trip to China is magical, especially when you can speak the language. Before you visit the Great Wall, take the first step here. This book and interactive CD-ROM combo is a complete, and fun, hands-on language learning experience. Useful study tools, fun interactive games and easy-to-use English phonetics make learning Chinese effortless and enjoyable. And with a focus on practical words and phrases, you ll be able to order a meal, shop for those incredible bargains and find your way around town, with absolute ease! Spend just 10 minutes a day® with this program and you ll be speaking Chinese in no time!

About this title

About the Author

Kristine K. Kershul blends her experience as a teacher, world traveler and language scholar to create a playful, innovative way to learn and use a new language.
Teacher As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German at universities in the United States and in Europe.
World Traveler An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than 100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale in between. She understands the problems that all travelers encounter, regardless of which country they are visiting. She knows first-hand how languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different cultures.
Language Scholar Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second Master's Degree from the University of California in Santa Barbara and subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature. In addition to German, she also speaks a number of other languages ranging from Arabic to Swahili.
A Colorful Background Kristine's fascination for languages began as a child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish and English were spoken.
Kristine's natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany.
On A Personal Note Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and new cultures continues to take her around the world. One never knows where she'll venture to next - Namibia, Laos or Guyana. Kristine is a licensed pilot, a certified diver and an avid downhill skier. She enjoys competitive horseback riding and playing the piano. She makes her home in both Seattle, Washington and in Cape Town, South Africa.

Synopsis

This easy-to-use learning system helps the business traveller or holiday maker develop a basic conversational ability in Chinese while making learning fun. It includes word games, crosswords puzzles, flashcards, sticky-back labels and a clip-and-carry menu guide. Special lessons teach the value of currency, the meanings of road signs and more.

About this edition

• Publisher: Import
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0944502075
• ISBN 13: 9780944502075
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128