- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (2 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 033354692X
- ISBN-13: 978-0333546925
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 18 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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1,123,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75 in Books > Languages > By Language > Chinese > Mandarin
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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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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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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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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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