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Chinese For Dummies

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"Chinese For Dummies" is a practical, step-by-step guide designed for English speakers who want to learn Mandarin Chinese quickly and effectively. Whether for business, travel, or personal enrichment, this book cuts through the intimidation of learning a tonal language by breaking down complex grammar rules, vocabulary, and sentence structures into digestible, everyday lessons.

Written by language expert Dr. Wendy Abraham, this second edition features updated dialogues, cultural insights, and essential phrases for real-world scenarios—from ordering food to navigating transportation. It focuses primarily on Pinyin (the phonetic system using the Roman alphabet), making it highly accessible for beginners to start speaking Mandarin confidently from day one.

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Availability

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495.182 ABR c

Elementary School Library

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

For Dummies Series

Call Number

495.182 ABR c

Publisher

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons., 2013

Collation

xx, 360 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + 1 audio CD

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781118436660

Classification

495

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Edition

2nd edition

Subject(s)

study and teaching
Chinese language
Textbooks for foreign speakers
Conversation and phrase books
Mandarin dialects

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