Chinese For Dummies

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese China has become a major influence in the world today,andMandarin Chinese is the world's most widely spoken language.Notonly is China full of opportunities in business and politics,butChinese culture, continues to make its way into thewesternworld. With an updated CD including real-life conversations, Chinese For Dummies expands grammar, verb conjugations,andpronunciations?and includes a refreshed mini-dictionarycompletewith even more essential vocabulary. 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 actualChineseconversations by native Chinese speakers, which allows youto hearhow Chinese is really spoken. Written by a leading Chineselanguageteacher in the United States, Chinese for Dummies introduces an often-daunting languagetoyou in a fun-and-easy For Dummies manner. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not includedaspart of the e-book file, but are available for downloadafterpurchase.