About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-10047178897X

ISBN-139780471788973

eBay Product ID (ePID)4038307601

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

Publication NameChinese for Dummies

LanguageEnglish

SubjectChinese

Publication Year2005

FeaturesRevised Edition, Revised

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

AuthorWendy Abraham

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight21.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-933740

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal495.182421

Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: Getting Started.Chapter 1: Getting to Know a Little Chinese.Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Chinese Grammar and Numbers.Chapter 3: Introductions and Greetings: Ni Hao!Part II: Chinese in Action.Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.Chapter 5: Eating and Drinking: Ganbei!Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy.Chapter 7: Exploring the Town.Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports.Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone.Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House.Part III: Chinese on the Go.Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money.Chapter 12: Taking the Road Less Traveled: Asking for (and Giving) Directions.Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel.Chapter 14: Transportation.Chapter 15: Traveling Abroad.Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies.Part IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Chinese Quickly.Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Do in China.Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions.Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Chinese.Part V: Appendixes.Appendix A: Chinese Verbs.Appendix B: Chinese-English Mini-Dictionary.Appendix C: Answer Key.Appendix D: About the CD.Index.

SynopsisMandarin Chinese is the language of commerce in Taiwan, Singapore, and mainland China, and more and more businesses need Chinese-speakers. Complete with dialogues on audio CD, this complete introductory course will get people up to speed on Mandarin basics in no time., China has become a major influence in the world today. Not only is China full of opportunities in business and politics, but Chinese culture, such as movies and literature, are also making their way into the western world. And with Chinese as the second most widely- spoken foreign language in America, more and more Americans are exposed to its language and culture. This revised edition of Chinese for Dummies shows you the basics of Mandarin Chinese and culture points that will make great impressions while communicating. Many Americans are taking time to learn Chinese, especially since it is becoming one of the most widely used languages in the world. Currently, there are: Over 1 billion people speak some form of Chinese More Chinese speakers in the United States than French or German speakers 102.6 million internet users who obtain access using Chinese At least 25 million people worldwide who are learning Chinese Chinese For Dummies will show you how to communicate effectively in Chinese as well as inform you on Chinese culture. Some of the topics this book covers include: 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 will introduce an often daunting language to you in a fun-and-easy For Dummies manner.

LC Classification NumberPL1129.E5A37 2005a