Learning Chinese

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Speak, Read and Write Chinese with Manga! (Free Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards)

By Haohsiang Liao

Summary

Learning Chinese by Haohsiang Liao offers an engaging introduction to Mandarin Chinese, focusing on practical language skills for beginners. The book combines vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights with clear explanations and exercises. It's designed to make the process accessible, whether you're learning for personal interest or academic purposes.
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Learning Chinese

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're a beginner or intermediate learner looking to deepen your understanding of the Chinese language. It offers practical insights and a structured approach, making it an excellent reference for students and self-learners aiming to enhance their proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Description

Everything you need to learn Chinese is in this book - at a fraction of the cost of expensive language kits!

Learning Chinese teaches you all the basics of the Chinese language, including practical conversations and vocabulary, and how to write the basic characters – with manga comic strips for easy learning! It enables you to begin communicating effectively from the first day. All Chinese words and sentences are provided in Chinese characters and hanyu pinyin romanized form for easy pronunciation, with English translations.

This book includes useful notes and explanations on pronunciation, the Chinese script, greetings and requests, basic sentence structure and vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and etiquette dos and don'ts. A useful bi-directional dictionary of commonly-used Chinese words and phrases is provided at the back.

Key features of this book include:

20 easy lessons with dialogues and manga-style comic strips
Basic sentences and vocabulary used by young people in daily conversations
Designed for self-study learners as well as beginning level classes
Chinese characters and pinyin romanized versions of all texts for easy pronunciation
Free online audio recordings of all the Chinese dialogues, vocabulary, and exercises

Cultural notes are provided to help you understand Chinese customs and norms. Printable flash cards are also available for free online.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Learning Chinese by Haohsiang Liao generally receives praise for its structured approach to teaching Mandarin, with particular emphasis on practical language skills. Reviewers appreciate the clear explanations, useful exercises, and the cultural insights that enrich the learning experience. Some, however, note that supplemental materials could enhance the overall package for learners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804855303

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: b&w manga illustrations; Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Dr. Haohsiang Liao is Senior Lecturer directing the Chinese Language Program at MIT. Before joining MIT, he taught at various universities including Williams, Harvard, and Ohio State.

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