{"product_id":"chinese-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Chinese for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendy Abraham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun way to learn to speak Chinese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe -- and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone -- Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world's most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you'll want by your side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eteaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcentrates on Mandarin Chinese and features new and revised content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes major updates to all the necessary foundational information needed to speak Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind free conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the Chinese economy continues to grow, the importance of Chinese as a trade language will also increase. If you're a student or business professional who has a basic understanding of the language, you'll be poised to surpass your peers when it comes to dealing with international markets. So get started today \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp grammar and cultural references\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake small talk, ask for directions, and order food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind FREE conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to speak Chinese--with ease\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to learn Mandarin Chinese to get ahead at school or work--or to make your travel to China easier--this is the handy reference you'll want by your side. Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow coverage of basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Chinese sounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp with pronunciations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow verbs work in Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at the pīnyīn system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChinese phrases and gestures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumbers, times, and measurements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJump-start your vocabulary with a two-way mini-dictionary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Wendy Abraham\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning public speaker who has taught Chinese language, literature, and culture at universities throughout the U.S. Wendy is the creator and director of international academic, cultural, and travel programs, holds a doctorate from Columbia University, and pursued a PhD in Chinese literature at Stanford University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE access to conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292441702502,"sku":"9781119475446","price":38.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/VUhHZkg2OFNpTlhheFB6NDIyRkx3QT09.webp?v=1766930136","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/chinese-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}