Beginner's Mandarin Chinese (6th ed.)

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9780340958940)- The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9780340958957)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Is this the right course for you?Are you looking for a complete course in Mandarin Chinese which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker?

Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Mandarin Chinese will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun, you can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course.

The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Complete Mandarin Chinese includes:Chapter 1: Making friends (i)Chapter 2: Making friends (ii)Chapter 3: Making friends (iii)Chapter 4: Two days laterChapter 5: AT the Lis' (i)Chapter 6: At the Lis' (ii)Chapter 7: In the houseChapter 8: At the Lis' (iii)Chapter 9: Eating outChapter 10: Teething troublesChapter 11: Weather, dates and seasonsChapter 12: In the restaurantChapter 13: Grammar reviewChapter 14: An introduction to Chinese charactersChapter 15: ShoppingChapter 16: Buying tickets (i)Chapter 17: Buying tickets (ii)Chapter 18: Directions and transportChapter 19: At the Bird's Nest National StadiumChapter 20: At the coffee shopChapter 21: Traveller's notesChapter 22: Farewell to all that!Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Grammar tipsEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DialoguesRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PronunciationDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China. Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.