< i> Complete Chinese: The Basics< /i> contains everything a beginner needs& #8211; a coursebook with 40 lessons, three hours of recordings on three CDs, a quick-reference learner& #8217; s dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card& #8211; all in a convenient and compact package. The course teaches the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language and usage, beginning with simple words and progressing to complex phrases and sentences. < br> < br> KEY FEATURES: < br> & #183; Coursebook, dictionary, three hours of recordings, and wallet phrase card& #8211; all for $24.95.< br> & #183; All text is in the pinyin alphabet, the standard phonetic alphabet used for Chinese.< br> & #183; Grammar summary at the end of the course includes 100 basic Chinese characters.< br> & #183; Reference sections on letter-writing tips, e-mail etiquette, and internet resources.< br> & #183; Special supplemental vocabulary sections cover topics from & quot; Family and Relationships& quot; to & quot; On the Job& quot; to & quot; Sports and Recreation& quot; and & quot; Around Town.& quot;

Complete Chinese: The Basics contains everything a beginner needs-a coursebook with 40 lessons, three hours of recordings on three CDs, a quick-reference learner's dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card-all in a convenient and compact package. The course teaches the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language and usage, beginning with simple words and progressing to complex phrases and sentences.

KEY FEATURES:

-Coursebook, dictionary, three hours of recordings, and wallet phrase card-all for $24.95.

-All text is in the pinyin alphabet, the standard phonetic alphabet used for Chinese.

-Grammar summary at the end of the course includes 100 basic Chinese characters.

-Reference sections on letter-writing tips, e-mail etiquette, and internet resources.

-Special supplemental vocabulary sections cover topics from Family and Relationships to On the Job to Sports and Recreation and Around Town.

Containing everything a beginner needs, this coursebook offers 40 lessons, three hours of recordings on three CDs, a quick-reference learner's dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card--all in a convenient and compact package.