15 Minute Mandarin Chinese

Introductory Mandarin Chinese language course, fully updated and refreshed, with a redesigned free audio app.

Teach yourself Mandarin Chinese in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.

15 Minute Mandarin Chinese by DK is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure, spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework—simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, allowing you to track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that lets you hear Mandarin Chinese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin Chinese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Mandarin Chinese than with 15 Minute Mandarin Chinese.