Download or read book Classical Chinese for Everyone written by Bryan W. Van Norden and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little book takes "absolute beginners" from the most basic questions about the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry. "An outstanding introduction to reading classical Chinese. Van Norden does a wonderful job of clearly explaining the basics of classical Chinese, and he carefully takes the reader through beautifully chosen examples from the textual tradition. An invaluable work." —Michael Puett, Harvard University

Download or read book Basic Chinese for Everyone written by Ang Lay Hoon and published by Pelanduk Publications Sdn Bhd. This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mandarin is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, the official language of China and Taiwan, and very popular in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and in many parts of the world. Basic Chinese for Everyone is specially designed for those wishing to learn Chinese in an easy and systematic way, especially students and adults who want to learn Chinese in the shortest time possible. Fifteen carefully graded lessons introduce a total vocabulary of 410 words.

Download or read book Easy Peasy Chinese written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to learn the world's most spoken language? This easy-to-use beginner's e-guide and audio app will get you speaking basic Mandarin in no time. With useful tips, practice exercises, and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, Easy Peasy Chinese teaches you how to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese step by step. The accompanying audio app covers all the vocabulary in the book, helping you perfect your pronunciation and quickly get to grips with the Mandarin tones. Aimed at children aged 8+, but of appeal to beginners of all ages, it will teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to get by in China, so you can introduce yourself, read and write numbers, and chat about the weather, food, and interests. What's more, you can give yourself a Chinese name, haggle over shop prices, and learn all about the national culture. The ebook covers Pinyin, the system used to spell out Chinese characters using Roman letters, and introduces the Chinese writing system, identifying more than 200 of the most frequently used Chinese characters. Bold illustrations and photographs, and a compact, super-stylish design help make the process of learning fun and accessible. There is no Great Wall stopping you from learning now.

Download or read book Far East Chinese for Youth Level 2 Simplified Character written by Wei-ling Wu and published by The Far East Book Co Ltd. This book was released on 2001 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chinese for Beginners written by Getaway Guides and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning a trip to China and need to learn Chinese? Want to learn Chinese fast, quick and easy? Need a reference for your upcoming trip to China? Need grammar, spelling or just pronunciation of a word in the Chinese Language? Want to know how to say common greetings in Chinese? How about what you will need to say when dining and shopping? All the answers are just one click away!

Download or read book Chinese for Everyone written by Marie-Laure De Shazer and published by Trafford on Demand Pub. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for beginner to intermediate students, this book will help anyone learn Chinese leveraging the learning tools and concepts they use in their everyday lives.

Download or read book Getting Along with the Chinese written by Fred Schneiter and published by . This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are the Chinese really so inscrutable? China Hand Fred Schneiter delves into the lighter side of Chinese psychology, and in doing so demystifies one of the toughest markets in the world. With an unfailing sense of humour, he offers insights for Sinophiles, Sinophobes and everyone in between. On the Hong Kong bestsellers list for twelve months, this book is now back in a new edition -- the essential item to pack in your China survival kit.

Download or read book Hacking Chinese written by Olle Linge and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.

Download or read book Basic Chinese For Beginners The Complete Collection All 4 Books written by Kevin Peter Lee and published by Welbo Books. This book was released on 2015-04-05 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the special edition of Kevin Peter Lee’s four best-selling books for the beginner level of Mandarin Chinese. Basic Chinese For Beginners! The Complete Collection: All 4 Books! has everything you need to gain a thorough understanding of how Mandarin Chinese is spoken and read. Included is 222 flashcards that feature the most common Chinese words in both Simplified and Traditional characters. After studying Mandarin Chinese in China and Taiwan for over fifteen years, it occurred to me that there is no easy way to learn the language. However, there is a right and wrong way of learning Chinese. Most people give up trying to learn Mandarin Chinese after one month. Many people don’t go further than a beginner’s level. This is because they don’t bother learning the grammatical structure of Chinese and therefore will never be able to fluently converse. The wrong way is to learn common phrases and hope that you can collect enough to “pick-up” the language. Unfortunately, most Chinese programs will teach you this way. I tried this and became frustrated because progress was extremely slow. The right way is to learn pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing and grammar at the same time, while thoroughly learning a particular topic. You’ll be learning the absolute best way to begin mastering Mandarin Chinese. By combining all aspects of the language, you will quickly become a fluent speaker, an excellent listener, a strong reader and a beautiful writer of Mandarin Chinese. The most important thing about learning Mandarin Chinese is to be patient, diligent and above all, have fun. Trust in the learning process that this book provides and you will master Mandarin Chinese sooner than you think.

Download or read book Basic Chinese For Beginners Your Third Mandarin Book written by Kevin Peter Lee and published by Welbo Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Basic Mandarin Chinese For Beginners! Your Third Mandarin Book, you’ll be learning the absolute best way to begin mastering Mandarin Chinese. By combining all aspects of the language, you will quickly become a fluent speaker, an excellent listener, a strong reader and a beautiful writer of Mandarin Chinese. After studying Mandarin Chinese in China and Taiwan for over fifteen years, it occurred to me that there is no easy way to learn the language. However, there is a right and wrong way of learning Chinese. Most people give up trying to learn Mandarin Chinese after one month. Many people don’t go further than a beginner’s level. This is because they don’t bother learning the grammatical structure of Chinese and therefore will never be able to fluently converse. The wrong way is to learn common phrases and hope that you can collect enough to “pick-up” the language. Unfortunately, most Chinese programs will teach you this way. I tried this and became frustrated because progress was extremely slow. The right way is to learn pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing and grammar at the same time, while thoroughly learning a particular topic.

Download or read book Basic Chinese For Beginners Your First Mandarin Book written by Kevin Peter Lee and published by Wizbo Books. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Basic Mandarin Chinese For Beginners you’ll be learning the absolute best way to begin mastering Mandarin Chinese. By combining all aspects of the language, you will quickly become a fluent speaker, an excellent listener, a strong reader and a beautiful writer of Mandarin Chinese. After studying Mandarin Chinese in China and Taiwan for over fifteen years, it occurred to me that there is no easy way to learn the language. However, there is a right and wrong way of learning Chinese. Most people give up trying to learn Mandarin Chinese after one month. Many people don’t go further than a beginner’s level. This is because they don’t bother learning the grammatical structure of Chinese and therefore will never be able to fluently converse. The most important thing about learning Mandarin Chinese is to be patient, be diligent and above all, have fun. Trust in the learning process that this book provides and you will master Mandarin Chinese sooner than you think.

Download or read book Learning Chinese for Newbies written by Nicholas Peters and published by Nicholas Pang. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick Start Guides - Learning Chinese For NewbiesPresently, 1.3 billion people speak Chinese around the world, and of this, 885 million speak Mandarin (the official language of China), which also happens to be the most dominant dialect. Currently in the USA, only 24,000 students (Grades 7 through to 12) are actually studying this language, but their numbers are steadily growing.Chapter 1: Introduction To The Chinese LanguageChapter 2: Chinese Language Quick FactsChapter 3: Quick Ways To Learn ChineseChapter 4: How To Learn ChineseChapter 5: Easy Ways To Learn ChineseChapter 6: Skills For Learning ChineseChapter 7: Learning Chinese OnlineChapter 8: Effective Techniques For Learning ChineseChapter 9: Global Powerhouse - The Chinese Language

Download or read book Chinese For Dummies written by Wendy Abraham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast and easy way to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese China has become a major influence in the world today, and Mandarin Chinese is the world's most widely spoken language. Not only is China full of opportunities in business and politics, but Chinese culture, continues to make its way into the western world. With an updated CD including real-life conversations, Chinese For Dummies expands grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations—and includes a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary. Basic vocabulary Everyday conversations, including phone dialogue and small talk Speaking in perfect pitch and tone Easy-to-understand grammar rules Getting around in a Chinese-speaking country Cultural references like maintaining face, dining etiquette, and social mores Also included is an audio CD that features actual Chinese conversations by native Chinese speakers, which allows you to hear how Chinese is really spoken. Written by a leading Chinese language teacher in the United States, Chinese for Dummies introduces an often-daunting language to you in a fun-and-easy For Dummies manner. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Download or read book Basic Chinese For Beginners Your Second Mandarin Book written by Kevin Peter Lee and published by Wizbo Books. This book was released on 2015-04-05 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After studying Mandarin Chinese in China and Taiwan for over fifteen years, it occurred to me that there is no easy way to learn the language. However, there is a right and wrong way of learning Chinese. Most people give up trying to learn Mandarin Chinese after one month. Many people don’t go further than a beginner’s level. This is because they don’t bother learning the grammatical structure of Chinese and therefore will never be able to fluently converse. The wrong way is to learn common phrases and hope that you can collect enough to “pick-up” the language. Unfortunately, most Chinese programs will teach you this way. I tried this and became frustrated because progress was extremely slow. The right way is to learn pronunciation, speaking, reading, writing and grammar at the same time, while thoroughly learning a particular topic. In Basic Mandarin Chinese For Beginners! Your Second Mandarin Book, you’ll be learning the absolute best way to begin mastering Mandarin Chinese. By combining all aspects of the language, you will quickly become a fluent speaker, an excellent listener, a strong reader and a beautiful writer of Mandarin Chinese. The most important thing about learning Mandarin Chinese is to be patient, diligent and above all, have fun. Trust in the learning process that this book provides and you will master Mandarin Chinese sooner than you think.

Download or read book Modern Chinese for Heritage Beginners written by Yan Liu and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Chinese for Heritage Beginners aims to serve as a stepping-stone for Chinese heritage language learners’ future Chinese learning, inspiring them to reflect on their identities, learn Chinese American history, and embrace their cultural heritage. The book starts with talking about individuals and families and then expands to the Chinese and Asian American communities in the U.S. and eventually to the entire American society, all from the unique perspective of Chinese American students. Taking a macro approach that builds learners’ literacy skills on their initial abilities in speaking and listening, each lesson starts with listening and speaking activities and then moves to reading and writing. The content complexity and language difficulty are balanced to present rich content that matches students’ critical thinking abilities in a language appropriate for their literacy level. Lively and humorous language makes the book a joy to read. Each lesson has a conversation and an essay to expose students to informal and formal registers. Moreover, authentic tasks are designed to facilitate students’ language output, following the three modes of communication promoted by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. This theme-based Chinese textbook is written for high school and college-level Chinese heritage language learners.

Download or read book Business Mandarin Chinese for Indian Learners Volume One written by Yih-Fen Sun and published by Sanctum Books. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook was compiled with a focus on the local Indian context, culture, and business practices. The topics can be divided into two categories: social life, and workplace activities related to business communication, designed to enhance the business Mandarin Chinese communication skills of learners. There are 10 lessons each in three volumes, for a total of 30 lessons, in line with the number of hours in a typical semester in India.

Download or read book Chinese for Beginners written by Nissim Amon and published by Contento De Semrik. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those of us interested in the wisdom of the East, the Chinese language offers an endless selection of precious stones that have waited thousands of years for us to explore. This unique book leads us on a quest to examine some of the five thousand basic words in Chinese, and to find clues to the way they are drawn. The words reveal the messages that were planted there to help men in future generations deal with their lives. The journey into the wisdom of Chinese characters will take the reader to an era of a thousand years before the births of Lao-Tsu and the Buddha, so perhaps here are some of the clues to the oldest wisdom of the East. The book is composed of an eighteen-day course. It is a step-by-step clear and concise guide to learn Chinese by reading a chapter a day and copying the characters over and over again. Welcome and prepare yourself to read Chinese.