Download or read book 15 Minute Mandarin Chinese written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated language-learning e-guide, with a brand-new free audio app, helps you learn to speak Mandarin Chinese in 15-minute visual lessons themed around common situations. With clear photography and illustrations, 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons that combine vocabulary and grammar essentials about a range of themes, from socializing to doing business for the most user-friendly, accessible language guide on the market. The audio app, available for Apple (from the App Store) and Android (from Google Play), enables you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers. Download the app and scan in the book's barcode. Once you've unlocked your book and downloaded the audio files, you can enter any page number to find the word or phrase you're looking for to help improve your pronunciation.

Download or read book Yufa A Practical Guide to Mandarin Chinese Grammar written by Wen-Hua Teng and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yufa! A Practical Guide to Mandarin Chinese Grammar takes a unique approach to explaining the major topics of Mandarin Chinese grammar. The book is presented in two sections: the core structures of Chinese grammar, and the practical use of the Chinese language. Key features include: Chinese characters, pinyin and English translations Realistic scenarios to provide you with an interesting context in which to learn grammar Varied and imaginative exercises so you can review your progress easily. With straightforward descriptions, numerous exercises, and examples that are rooted in realistic situations, the author shows you how grammar is used in everyday life. This new second edition has been fully revised and updated throughout and continues to be one of the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogical grammars available.

Download or read book Basic Mandarin Chinese Speaking Listening Textbook written by Cornelius C. Kubler and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ING_08 Review quote

Download or read book Mandarin Chinese Words and Parts of Speech written by Chu-Ren Huang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph is a translation of two seminal works on corpus-based studies of Mandarin Chinese words and parts of speech. The original books were published as two pioneering technical reports by Chinese Knowledge and Information Processing group (CKIP) at Academia Sinica in 1993 and 1996, respectively. Since then, the standard and PoS tagset proposed in the CKIP report have become the de facto standard in Chinese corpora and computational linguistics, in particular in the context of traditional Chinese texts. This new translation represents and develops the principles and theories originating from these pioneering works. The results can be applied to numerous fields; Chinese syntax and semantics, lexicography, machine translation and other language engineering bound applications. Suitable for graduate and scholars in the fields of linguistics and Chinese, Mandarin Chinese Words and Parts of Speech provides a comprehensive survey of the issues around wordhood and PoS. Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and the appendixes V-VII of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com

Download or read book Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook written by Cornelius C. Kubler and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook is a new beginner Mandarin Chinese course which enables you to quickly learn the basics of the language. The 24 lessons in this book are meant to be used in 3 hours per week of class instruction over one academic year. Students will need another 2-3 hours of outside practice and review for every hour of class time, using the materials in the accompanying Elementary Mandarin Chinese Workbook. These books can also be used by self-study learners due to the extensive explanations and free supplementary materials available -- including online audio and video recordings and flash cards. The entire course can be completed in 25 to 35 weeks and teaches you the basic skills of speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese at a conversational level. Each lesson starts with a dialogue and includes a list of new and supplementary Chinese vocabulary along with questions and grammar notes about the dialogue, a reading section and extensive exercises (that are in the Workbook). Elementary Mandarin Chinese Textbook offers the following significant advantages over other similar textbooks: Common, everyday Chinese dialogues are used--complete with vocabulary lists and questions and storylines based on actual everyday experiences in China Chinese grammar is explained in simple, non-technical terms with useful notes and tips given Reading exercises are provided for all new words and phrases in each lesson Free online audio recordings by native speakers from different regions of China help you not only acquire correct pronunciation, but also to understand Chinese speakers who have different accents Illustrations and supplementary video clips add authenticity to the materials in the book A Chinese-English dictionary, downloadable flash cards and supplementary exercises are all provided Both Chinese characters and Pinyin Romanized forms are given throughout the book (except for the reading exercises), so this book can be used by students who wish to focus on learning the spoken language, as well as those who are learning to read and write the Chinese characters simultaneously. This textbook should be used in conjunction with Elementary Mandarin Chinese Workbook and the included audio files, which can be downloaded free directly from the Tuttle website.

Download or read book Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese written by Yan Burch and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Language First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2017 Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2015. Support students with a clear and concise book to lead them through the Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin course; provide guidance, exercises and examples in all key areas to improve comprehension and delivery of the language. - Develop all four key skills, with speaking, listening, reading and writing integrated into every chapter - Build stronger listening skills with recordings and transcripts, and stronger reading and writing skills with clear explanations of grammar and answers to exercises - Ensure correct pronunciation with Pinyin (phonetics) to shape speaking skills - Prepare students thoroughly for their exam, with all topic areas covered and exercises following the style of examination papers Answers, audio files, transcripts can be found at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras

Download or read book Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Speaking Listening Practice written by Cornelius C. Kubler and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A breath of fresh air… Its dual track for spoken and written language finally gives American students a chance to develop oral proficiency without being slowed down by the character writing… An ideal textbook for any program that seeks to advance rapidly in spoken Chinese and to fully prepare the students for their encounter with China. --Dr. Jingqi Fu, Associate Professor of Chinese, St. Mary's College of Maryland"

Download or read book Mandarin Chinese written by Charles N. Li and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1981-07-18 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference grammar provides, for the first time, a description of the grammar of Mandarin Chinese, the official spoken language of China and Taiwan, in functional terms, focusing on the role and meanings of word-level and sentence-level structures in actual conversations.

Download or read book 500 Common Chinese Idioms written by Liwei Jiao and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2010. 500 Common Chinese Idioms is a unique tool for learners. Presenting the 500 most commonly used Chinese idioms or ‘chengyu’, this dictionary presents: The idiom in both simplified and traditional characters The idiom in pinyin romanisation A literal English translation and English equivalents Two suitable example sentences, plus explanations and usage notes The dictionary offers a step-by-step approach to gaining greater fluency through a grasp of the most common idioms in the language, making it the ideal resource for the intermediate learner of Chinese and for Chinese language teachers. The book is also accompanied by recordings of all 500 idioms, available free through the companion website.

Download or read book Baroque Tomorrow written by Jack Michalowski and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BAROQUE TOMORROW, written by energy and finance expert Jack Michalowski, questions why information technology advances havem failed to deliver post-industrial nations from rising unemployment, poverty and inequality, longer working hours and declining pay. Comprehensive and topical, this volume looks through today's issues at cycles of our history over the last few hundred years to search for answers to the key question of the day: why are post-industrial societies declining and why pace of progress is slowing. Discover why technology falls short and why even the world's leading economies are still struggling in this fast-paced book that reads like a thriller.

Download or read book The Literacy Gaps written by Ivannia Soto-Hinman and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build bridges of support so English language learners and standard English learners can learn alongside their peers! This comprehensive, research-based guide helps teachers bridge multiple gaps and promote learning for English language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs). The authors provide strategies, examples, and tools to address: The gap between students and texts: covering word recognition, background knowledge, comprehension, and academic language development The gap between students and teachers: including sociocultural differences between teachers and students and teacher perceptions and expectations The gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences, grouping strategies, and grade-level and schoolwide programs

Download or read book A Method of Teaching Conversational Chinese to High School Students written by Erwin Esiah Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book IB Chinese B HL 5000 Classified Vocabulary PDF Book The complete Reference for Your Success written by DAVID and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-06-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is for IB Chinese B (HL) 5000 Classified Vocabulary Our first book in this series is “IB Mandarin Chinese B (Ab Initio) Classified Vocabulary” is based on “IB Chinese B ab initao Syllabus’. There is no official Vocabulary for IB Chinese B ( SL) , IB Chinese B ( HL), IB Chinese A ( SL, HL). We publish this series by referring HSK new and HSK (old, before 2009). • IB Chinese B ( SL) 2500 Classified Vocabulary is referring HSK 5 Vocabulary with the Best English Translation for better understanding and our many years' experience in IB, HSK and GCSE teaching. • IB Chinese B ( HL) 5000 Classified Vocabulary is referring HSK 6 Vocabulary with the Best English Translation for better understanding and our many years' experience in IB, HSK and GCSE teaching. • IB Chinese A (SL & HL) 9000 Classified Vocabulary is referring HSK 6 Vocabulary plus all required vocabulary in China (similar to K1-K12). We give HSK level classification which will give you a cross reference for your Chinese standard. Many students call it "LIFE SAVING" for their exam. The book give a quick revision for your coming exam! Grab it! Thanks for your support for us creating better contents for you!

Download or read book The Routledge Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese written by Claudia Ross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study which takes students from complete beginner to post-intermediate level. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use and structures, while placing strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Each level of the course consists of a textbook and workbook, available separately in simplified or traditional character editions. A companion website will provide expanded listening files and a broad range of resources for students and teachers. The benefits of this course include: focus on the long-term retention of vocabulary, characters and structures by reiterating structures and vocabulary throughout the book series; carefully selected and staged introduction of characters with staged removal of pinyin to ensure recognition and use of characters; clear and jargon-free explanations of use and structures, that are easy for students and teachers to understand; extensive workbook exercises for homework, independent study, and classroom use focusing on all language skills and modalities including a vast inventory of carefully structured exercises focusing on listening comprehension, reading for information, and writing for communication;an extensive inventory of classroom activities that guide students to develop communication-based speaking and listening skills; a list of communication goals and key structures for each lesson allowing the student to assess progress; cultural notes explaining the context of the dialogues; language FAQs explaining aspects of Chinese language as they relate to the content and vocabulary in the lesson; storyline following a group of students studying in China from Europe, North America and East Asia, making the book attractive to a variety of students and facilitating the introduction of Chinese culture; full-color text design for the textbook and carefully matched designs for the traditional and simplified books, allowing for easy cross-reference The course is also fully supported by an interactive companion website. The website contains a wealth of additional resources for both teachers and students. Teachers will find lesson plans in both English and Mandarin, providing a weekly schedule and overall syllabus for fall and spring, as well as activities for each lesson and answer keys. Students will be able to access downloadable character practice worksheets along with interactive pronunciation, vocabulary and character practice exercises. All the audio material necessary for the course is also available onliine and conveniently linked on screen to the relevant exercises for ease-of-use.

Download or read book Engines Of Tomorrow written by Robert Buderi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-07-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. economy is the envy of the world, and the key to its success is technological innovation. In this fascinating and in-depth account reported from three continents, Robert Buderi turns the spotlight on corporate research and the management of innovation that is helping drive the economy's robust growth. Here are firsthand communiqués from inside the labs of a reborn IBM, resurgent GE and Lucent, research upstarts Intel and Microsoft, and other leading American firms -- as well as top European and Japanese competitors. It was only a few years ago that competitiveness experts -- U.S. well-wishers and naysayers alike -- concluded that America had lost its business and technological edge. The nation's companies, they asserted, couldn't match the development and manufacturing efficiency of overseas rivals. Yet now the nation is humming along, riding an unparalleled wave of innovation. Buderi tells us this turnaround has come on many fronts -- in marketing, sales, manufacturing, and the creation of start-up companies. But Engines of Tomorrow deals with a central element that has gone largely unexamined: corporate research. It's the research process that provides the technologies that spur growth. Research is behind the renaissance of IBM, the stunning growth of Lucent, and much of the steamrolling American recovery. Focusing on the fast-moving communications-computer-electronics sector, Buderi profiles some of the world's leading thinkers on innovation, talks with top inventors, and describes the exciting technologies coming down the pike -- from information appliances to electronic security and quantum computing. In the process, he examines the vital strategic issues in which central labs play a determining role, including: How IBM's eight labs around the world figure in Lou Gerstner's plans to achieve consistent double-digit growth -- and to join GE as a $100 billion concern. Why Xerox's famed Palo Alto Research Center is vying to resuscitate its company's lagging fortunes by sending anthropologists into the field to study the hidden ways people really work. What Hewlett-Packard will do without its original instrument business, recently spun off as Agilent Technologies. The business was central to HP Labs' MC2 philosophy of merging research expertise in measurement, computation, and communication -- and its departure removed a lot that was unique about HP. How the November 1999 federal court finding that Microsoft operates a monopoly hinders the Seattle giant's acquisition plans and makes it increasingly vital for nine-year-old Microsoft Research to lead the way in innovating from within. Could this be the next great lab for the twenty-first century? With authority and undaunted optimism about the underlying vitality of the research process, Buderi discusses these issues and reveals the future of some of the world's best and most powerful companies.

Download or read book Routledge Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese Level 2 Traditional written by Claudia Ross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Course in Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use and structures, while placing strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills. The complete course consists of Textbook Level 1, Workbook level 1 - including free CDs, Textbook level 2 and workbook level 2 -including free CDs. All books are available separately in simplified as well as traditional characters and take the students from complete beginner to post-intermediate level. Textbook Level 2 incorporates the innovative features of Level 1 including the separation of vocabulary from characters, a "basic to complex" introduction of grammatical structures, a comprehensive companion workbook with extensive practice in all language skills and functions, and a Teachers’ Manual. Level 2 adds a "Narrative" Component to support the learner as they move from spoken Mandarin to formal written Chinese, and from the comprehension and production of short sentences to paragraphs and essays. Level 2 of this Course in Modern Mandarin bridges the gap that characterizes the transition between basic level Chinese courses and more advanced work. The Narrative Component includes: Model narratives that introduce formal written Chinese with explanations of the features of each narrative. Focus on narrative function including description, comparison, explanation, persuasion, and hypothesis. Reading and writing assignments that guide students to internalize model structures, to read for information, and to compose original essays for specific purposes. The course is also fully supported by an interactive companion website which contains a wealth of additional resources for both teachers and students. Teachers will find lesson plans in both English and Mandarin, providing a weekly schedule and overall syllabus for fall and spring, as well as activities for each lesson and answer keys. Students will be able to access downloadable character practice worksheets along with interactive pronunciation, vocabulary and character practice exercises. All the audio material necessary for the course is also available online and conveniently linked on screen to the relevant exercises for ease-of-use. For more information about the course and to access these additional resources, please visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415472517 For bundle discounts please visit: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415533089/

Download or read book Modern Mandarin Chinese written by Claudia Ross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language, it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use, and structures, while placing a strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Each level of the course consists of a textbook and workbook in simplified Chinese. A free companion website provides all the audio for the course with a broad range of interactive exercises and additional resources for students’ self-study, along with a comprehensive instructor’s guide with teaching tips, assessment and homework material, and a full answer key. Key changes to this new edition: An increased number of vocabulary and characters introduced. 255 characters are introduced in this second edition for active production. Dialogues and example sentences are also presented in full-character format for passive recognition, and to provide additional challenge for more advanced students. Additional exercises in the workbooks and online to support the expanded number of words and characters incorporated into the textbooks. New cross-references between the textbooks, workbooks, and companion website facilitate using all the resources in an integrated manner. Greatly enhanced and re-designed website. Retaining its focus on communicative skills and the long-term retention of characters, the text is now presented in simplified characters and pinyin from the outset with a gradual and phased removal of pinyin as specific characters are introduced and learnt. This unique approach allows students to benefit from the support of pinyin in the initial stages as they begin speaking while ensuring they are guided and supported towards reading only in characters.