Words, Language & Grammar

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① Learn Mandarin Chinese Workbook for Beginners:

✓ When you are learning Mandarin, you can learn all the rules, but you need to practice. But where do you go to find the best resources?

You do not need to look any further because we are here to help!

With this workbook, you can expect to make great strides in your journey toward becoming proficient in Mandarin. You will be learning how to read and write basic Mandarin words and phrases.

Upon completing this workbook, you will be able to converse with a native Mandarin-speaking individual. You will learn about the weather, how to tell time, how to count, how to order a meal, and even how to ask about another person’s occupation.

You cannot learn Mandarin without ensuring there is a degree of culture embedded into your work. This is why we have included some Chinese idioms for you to practice reading. According to history, the use of these specific idioms is to inspire you to continue on your journey to becoming fluent in Mandarin.

As you start to immerse yourself in this book’s content, you will begin to feel the joy of correctly translating your first pinyin word into Chinese characters. It is when you can shuffle your knowledge between English, pinyin, and Chinese characters that you will be ready to tackle the next hurdle of Mandarin.

For now, remember how you felt when you started learning Mandarin. Keep that passion burning, as it is going to make the process of learning Mandarin that much easier! ★★★

② Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners:

✓ Have you ever had an urge to learn Mandarin but have been put off by other people saying it looks too difficult?

Trust me, it is not as difficult as other people say it is.

We agree that learning Mandarin can be seen as quite a daunting experience, but that is why books like this one exist.

As soon as you know what to expect, as well as some rules regarding how to read and write Mandarin as a beginner, you will be well on your way to mastering the language. What’s great about “Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners” is that it comes with a composite workbook that you can use to really hone your Mandarin skills.

With this book, we will be explaining everything about Mandarin to you.

This will include some history and help you understand your personal learning style. This will ensure that you will perfect Mandarin in the quickest amount of time possible! You will find yourself understanding the four different Mandarin tones, the different ways to master pinyin, as well as even learning some personal life lessons along the way.

We have tailored this book to be unique for each student and not by using a one-size-fits-all approach.

It does not matter why you are learning Mandarin. As long as you have the passion and dedication to put time aside every single day and commit to learning the language, we will have you conversing with native Mandarin speakers in no time at all.

This book is your best guide!

By picking it up, you have taken the very first step in learning Mandarin, and we are so excited to be on this unique, fun, and exciting journey with you. ★★★

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Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem impossibly difficult to learn at first but is relatively easy if you focus on the spoken language. This user-friendly guide to the basics helps you learn how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know-English. The revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT, smartphone and social media vocabulary and new manga illustrations. This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn to speak and understand colloquial spoken Chinese whether it is for business, for pleasure, or for travel in China-and it allows you to enjoy the process of learning the language! A lighthearted guide that brings Chinese to life in a down-to-earth fashion Real-life dialogues and situations help you to converse with confidence Sentence pattern exercises and drills help to reinforce what you are learning Native-speaker audio recordings teach you to pronounce Chinese accurately Interesting notes, idioms, sayings, and poems introduce you to Chinese culture Mandarin Chinese for Beginners contains lots of extra hints and tips drawn from the authors’ many years of experience in teaching the language in adult evening classes. Answer Keys to the exercise questions are provided, and an “Extend Your Vocabulary” section in each chapter helps you to remember and understand more words that you’d think possible. Photos and insider tips about China’s culture and its many unique places add spice to the adventure! Mandarin Chinese for Beginners focuses on real-life situations that you’ll encounter in China. New words are explained regarding how you’ll use them to communicate with friends in real-life. The audio recordings allow you to listen, repeat and remember the sentences with ease. These will help you to declare with pride, “I can say that in Chinese!”

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