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| CHINESE FOR DUMMIES, REVISED ED. |
Chinese for dummies, rev. focuses on china's official dialect, mandarin and includes guidelines so that readers can pronounce words in standard mandarin like a native speaker. chinese for dummies, rev. teaches basic chinese grammar and numbers, and not only teaches the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, but also address proper etiquette and gestures to help readers make great first impressions by communicating in chinese with a chinese attitude. included are thorough sections addressing making small talk, making transportation arrangements, and proper phone dialogue. a chapter on eating and drinking not only aids the reader in communicating hunger and thirst, but will also guide readers in grocery shopping, ordering food in a restaurant setting, and both being gracious guest and a wonderful host. in the most integral aspects of everyday chinese life, chinese for dummies, rev. will be a guide to understanding and communicating not only the chinese language, but will provide a reference to basics of chinese culture.
introduction.
part i: getting started.
? getting to know a little chinese.
? the nitty gritty: basic chinese grammar and numbers.
? introductions and greetings: ni hao!
part ii: chinese in action.
? getting to know you: making small talk.
? eating and drinking: ganbei!
? shopping made easy.
? exploring the town.
? enjoying yourself: recreation and sports.
? talking on the phone.
? at the office and around the house.
part iii: chinese on the go.
? money, money, money.
? taking the road less traveled: asking for (and giving) directions.
? staying at a hotel.
? transportation.
? traveling abroad.
? handling emergencies.
part iv: the part of tens.
? ten ways to pick up chinese quickly.
? ten things never to do in china.
? ten favorite chinese expressions.
? 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.
Author : Dr. wendy abraham
Publication : Wiley
Isbn : 9788126534708
Store book number : 107
NRS 560.00
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