When travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Mandarin Chinese easily? This great value double course pack contains twenty common scenarios plus culture and travel advice. Learn the Mandarin Chinese you need for: -meeting people and getting to know them -taking public transport -asking for directions and sightseeing -booking a table and eating out -going shopping -being ill and talking to the doctor -and much more. You'll progress in your understanding by working out language patterns for yourself, personalize your Mandarin Chinese with interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. This beginner Mandarin Chinese course contains two MP3 CDs. You can download the audio files on these discs from your computer to your MP3 player or play them in an MP3 CD player. Also included is a handy phrasebook and a PDF coursebook for reading and writing practice. Get Talking and Keep Talking Mandarin Chinese Pack maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

If you already have the basics and want to learn more Mandarin Chinese, this advanced beginner audio course will boost your confidence to understand and speak Mandarin Chinese. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -taking a train -getting a bus -going sightseeing -being ill -seeing a doctor -going shopping -buying souvenirs -making friends -keeping in touch. You'll progress in your understanding by working out language patterns for yourself, personalize your Mandarin Chinese with interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. This advanced beginner Mandarin Chinese course contains an MP3 CD. You can download the audio files on this disc from your computer to your MP3 player or play it in an MP3 CD player. Also included is a handy phrasebook and a PDF coursebook for reading and writing practice. Keep Talking Mandarin Chinese - Ten Days to Confidence maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

When travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Mandarin Chinese easily? If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Mandarin Chinese in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for: -getting to know people -meeting people -exchanging information -asking for a telephone number -having a drink -having a meal -booking a room -booking a table -asking for directions -going to a local attraction. You'll progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations, be able to personalize the language through interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. This absolute beginner Mandarin Chinese course contains an MP3 CD. You can download the audio files on this disc from your computer to your MP3 player or play it in an MP3 CD player. Also included is a handy phrasebook and a PDF coursebook for reading and writing practice. Get Talking Mandarin Chinese in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Do you want a solid foundation to your Mandarin Chinese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Mandarin Chinese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Mandarin Chinese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Mandarin Chinese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Mandarin Chinese is for absolute and false beginners of Mandarin Chinese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Mandarin Chinese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available online - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Mandarin Chinese, our Complete Mandarin Chinese course (9781444199376) will take you to an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Mandarin Chinese (9781444185416) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Master Chinese script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Chinese script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design: AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.