Essential Chinese: Speak Chinese with Confidence

andlt;bandgt;A concise Mandarin Chinese phrasebook and guide to Chinese language, andlt;iandgt;Essential Chineseandlt;/iandgt; contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Mandarin Chinese.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Have you ever considered learning Mandarin Chinese (andlt;iandgt;putonghuaandlt;/iandgt;), but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Mandarin Chinese actually has simpler grammar than English and there are no conjugationsand#8212;meaning anyone can learn a few important phrases in no time.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;China has 1.3 billion people and due to initiatives to phase out regional dialects in favor of Mandarin Chinese, nearly all of them can communicate in Mandarin. Part of Tuttle Publishing's andlt;iandgt;Essential Phrasebooksandlt;/iandgt; Series, andlt;iandgt;Essential Mandarinandlt;/iandgt; is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to China or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Mandarin class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Chinese phrasebook or as a Mandarin to English Dictionary / English to Mandarin Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Chinese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to andlt;iandgt;Essential Chineseandlt;/iandgt; again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Chinese speakersandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this book you will find:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in Chinaandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: andlt;iandgt;Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabicandlt;/iandgt;.

Learning Chinese and engaging in Chinese conversation is made easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable in this new Chinese phrase book, andlt;Iandgt;Essential Chineseandlt;/Iandgt;. This book presents practical language of everyday interactions by incorporating fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions in Chinese, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Chinese right away.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In addition, language involving terms and phrases covering the latest technology devices, using social media, and tips on the essentials of travel like arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, is also effectively covered in extraordinary detail. Both Romanized form, targeted towards non-speaking Chinese learners, and Chinese script is also incorporated throughout the book.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Essential Chinese includes:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;ULandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday useandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressionsandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easilyandlt;/LIandgt;andlt;LIandgt; Latest Chinese vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and moreandlt;/ULandgt;