A new approach to the teaching of Mandarin Chinese, this course concentrates on the essentials needed for everyday situations while travelling in China and provides a sound basis for further study. Based on authentic recordings made on location in Beijing, it exposes the learner to the genuine sound of the language, supported by carefully explained notes and scripted studio recordings with a wealth of practice activities. Unlike other Mandarin Chinese courses it focuses heavily on listening and speaking skills, backed up by simple, clear but short grammar explanations and exercises. One page in each of the fifteen units is devoted to providing fascinating background detail about China and the Chinese. Pinyin is used throughout rather than the Chinese characters.
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'The Breakthrough Language Series will be a popular and successful course in adult language learning: it covers the more general everyday language of interest to the 16+ learner; it focuses on conversational and reading skills; it uses lively and authentic recordings; and presents grammar clearly and simply.' - Language Learning Journal
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CATHERINE MEEK learnt Mandarin Chinese in China where she has travelled extensively. She has been a language teacher and has a wide-ranging knowledge of Chinese culture.
MAO YAN has many years experience as a teacher and examiner in Mandarin Chinese. He has also worked at the highest levels in government and business as a professional interpreter, translator and cultural adviser.
E HENIAN is the Senior Chief Lecturer at the China Central Radio and TV University.
BRIAN HILL is Head of the School of Languages at the University of Brighton. He is an experienced and respected author, series editor and teacher and has worked on the Breakthrough Series since it was first conceived in 1982.
MAO YAN has many years experience as a teacher and examiner in Mandarin Chinese. He has also worked at the highest levels in government and business as a professional interpreter, translator and cultural adviser.
E HENIAN is the Senior Chief Lecturer at the China Central Radio and TV University.
BRIAN HILL is Head of the School of Languages at the University of Brighton. He is an experienced and respected author, series editor and teacher and has worked on the Breakthrough Series since it was first conceived in 1982.
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I bought this set because I am travelling to China next year and wanted to learn a few simple phrases to help me along the way. From the start I began picking up both what to say and how to say it. An excellent course for people who want to speak instant Chinese rather than wade through tons of grammatical explanations first.
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