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HIP2047 CHINESE THROUGH TONE AND COLOR W/ 2 AUDIO CDS $24.95
Nathan Dummit, 244 pp Softcover ISBN:9780781812047
Introducing a ground breaking visual technique, successfully tested in classrooms, for mastering the correct pronunciation of over 100 basic Chinese characters. Each character is printed in a color representing its tone, creating a tone-color association that makes recalling tones simple. Two CDs allow readers to practice along with native speakers. Clever visual mnemonic devices create associations between a character's shape and its meaning. Image enhanced mp3s allow users to see
and hear characters on a computer, or practice on the go with an ipod.
HIP0968 INTERMEDIATE CHINESE W/ AUDIO CD $21.95
Yong Ho, 305 pp Softcover ISBN:9780781810968
This continuation of Beginner's Chinese allows users with previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to expand their knowledge of the language and speaking ability. Each lesson uses dialog and new vocabulary to illustrate common grammatical patterns. At the end of each chapter, exercises test and reinforce the reader's newly acquired skills. The topics covered include the conditional, progressive action, and duration and time markers. Also included is a glossary of vocabulary words with a section devoted to the words learned in Beginner's Chinese. This popular instruction guide now comes with an enclosed audio CD covering each lesson.
BA4566 MODERN MANDARIN CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS with 2 Audio CDs $24.99
Monika Mey, Softcover w/2 Audio CDs, 160 pp ISBN:9780764194566
Language students and international travelers are introduced to Mandarin Chinese in the course of this book’s 'guided tour' of various regions throughout China. Instruction in Mandarin Chinese is presented in words, phrases, and reading passages in four waves. First, the passage is printed in Chinese characters. Next, the passage is given phonetic pronunciation, using the Western alphabet (Pinyin). A literal, word-for-word English translation of the Chinese follows, and concluding is an English translation that presents the passage’s general sense and intended meaning. Two bilingual audio CDs are enclosed with the book. They present the text’s dialogs and teach correct Mandarin pronunciation while also giving students practice in listening comprehension.
BA6897 LEARN CHINESE THE FAST AND FUN WAY $21.99
Lifei Ji, Softcover, 300 pp ISBN:9780812096897
This attractive and highly accessible book introduces readers to basic Mandarin Chinese to help them get around in typical travel situations. It opens with a pronunciation key, and goes on to emphasize the sounds of Chinese words and phrases. Then the reader is introduced to often-used words, phrases, and sentences in typical travel situations that include arriving at a hotel, sightseeing, taking public transportation and more. Vocabulary cards improve students' visual recognition of words and increase their competence in Chinese.
DOV5472 MODERN CHINESE: A BASIC COURSE (BOOK AND CDS) $21.95
Peking University Faculty ISBN:9780486995472
Assuming no previous knowledge of Chinese, this course progresses from basic sounds to complete sentences. It is designed for students, businesspeople, travelers and those in need of a working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Providing a firm grounding in Chinese grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and written characters is the goal of the course. Two CDs and a 250 page manual with the lessons are included.
BA3699 MANDARIN CHINESE THE EASY WAY WITH AUDIO CD 2nd Edition $21.99
Philip F. Williams, Ph.D., Yenna Wu, Ph.D, Softcover w/ audio CD 368 pp ISBN:9780764193699
The second edition of Mandarin Chinese the Easy Way comes with a brand-new audio compact disc that supplements the book, providing pronunciation help and listening comprehension material in the form of spoken dialogs. This book-and-CD combination introduces basic sentence patterns and practical vocabulary by dramatizing many true-to-life and often humorous conversational situations in Mandarin Chinese. An introduction to Chinese written characters is presented in the book’s final chapter.
BA9549 NOW YOU'RE TALKING MADARIN CHINESE IN NO TIME 3rd Edition $18.99
Scott D Seligman, I-Chuan Chen, Softcover w/CD and audioscript in vinyl pouch 338 pp ISBN:9780764179549
This attractive, illustrated traveler's aid consists of a Mandarin Chinese language phrasebook, Mandarin Chinese at a Glance, with an accompanying audio compact disc. The audio compact disc gives international travelers approximately 90 minutes of bilingual dialog. It includes dramatized typical situations and conversations at airports, hotels, stores, taxicabs, and other places travelers may find themselves. The CD comes with an added bilingual script booklet.
DOV8121 LISTEN AND LEARN MANDARIN CHINESE: CD EDITION $14.95
Book & CD 80 pp ISBN:9780486998121
Efficient and affordable, this language-learning system is designed to meet the needs of people with limited study time. Utilizing the phrase method preferred by most language authorities, it includes two CDs and a manual. Each set contains 90 minutes of speech: English, then the Mandarin Chinese equivalent followed by a pause for repetition.
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