his reference grammar provides, for the first time, a description of the grammar of Mandarin Chinese, the official spoken language of China and Taiwan, in functional terms, focusing on the role and meanings of word-level and sentence-level structures in actual conversations.
Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, hire a bicycle or pay the restaurant bill, "The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook" will help you all the way. The A-Z English to Mandarin and A-Z Mandarin to English translations will have you speaking the language even before you step off the plane. Practice your pronunciation with 16-pages of additional scenario material; available as downloadable audio files, the scenarios have been recorded by native Mandarin speakers and are compatible to either your computer or iPod. This thoroughly-revised third edition includes a detailed grammar section and a helpful menu and drinks list reader to ensure you always choose the right dish. With this phrasebook in your pocket you are sure to have a great trip!
The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook is the definitive Phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in China. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves, or buy a drink from the bar, this Phrasebook will help you communicate with the locals in no time with a dictionary of more than 5,000 words. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Mandarin Chinese speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3 player, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're traveling. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo.
The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this Phrasebook in your pocket you'll never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to China with The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook.
Do you need to brush up your Chinese, or learn the language? Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood? Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations.
Galleries of words and pictures make it easy to find key basic Chinese vocabulary at a glance and help you remember what you've seen. Learn phrases to help you find your way around, eat out, shop and go sightseeing. Plus an easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word and phrase will help you speak like a native.
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Learn Mandarin Chinese in 4 Simple Steps.
With Living Language Mandarin Complete Basic Course, you’ll start by learning words, and then you’ll progress to phrases, sentences, and conversations. This simple four-step building block approach will have you speaking with confidence right from the beginning, and you’ll be able to learn gradually and effectively. If you’re confident in your pronunciation, then this coursebook includes everything you need - vocabulary, grammar, culture, and practice. But you can also use this book along with the four hours of recordings included in the Living Language Complete Chinese: The Basics compact disc package, which also includes a handy learner’s dictionary.
This comprehensive coursebook includes: • 40 step-by-step lessons • Practical vocabulary and authentic everyday usage • Simple explanations and plenty of examples • Supplemental sections, including e-mail and internet resources • A comprehensive grammar reference section
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