Chinese Language Learning

"The 1000 essential words in Mandarin Chinese". Mandarin is by far the largest of the seven or ten Chinese dialect groups, spoken by 70 percent of all Chinese speakers. Number of native speakers for Mandarin Chinese : 960 million. How to learn a language differently ? Today, language learning is revolutionizing : you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method : a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

Two students are fascinated by outer space, but when their new teacher seems to know more about Mars than anyone could possibly know, they start to suspect that something is unusual. As they encounter inexplicable events, they become convinced their teacher is actually from Mars. How can they prove it and who will believe them? They may be the only ones who can discover the truth!

In sun-soaked Sandy Beach, California, fourth-grader Edgar faces a daunting first day at his new school. When he stumbles upon a mysterious jade pendant dropped during a clash between a masked swordsman and a demonic figure, Edgar’s world flips upside down. He is thrown into the world of the ancient Chinese art of cultivation, a hidden realm of immortals, magic, and danger.

This is the abridged version of the trilogy The Torrents: Family, Spring, and Autumn, masterpieces of Ba Jin, one of the greatest writers of modern Chinese literature. The trilogy recounts the decline of a large feudal family following the May Fourth Movement of 1919. The abridged version of 30,000 words for each title, approximately 1/10 of each of the original, can be listened to by elementary-level students of Chinese with a 2,000-word vocabulary or can be used as an aid to reading the original.

English for Mandarin Speakers Phase 1, Unit 1 contains 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. The lesson contains full practice for all vocabulary introduced in this unit.

Les 1000 mots chinois mandarin les plus courants. Actuellement, savoir parler les langues étrangères est indispensable. Pour pouvoir communiquer au travail, voyager à l’autre bout de la planète ou tout simplement échanger avec l’autre, regarder les nouveaux épisodes d'une série en VO et bien d'autres raisons. Comment apprendre une langue autrement ?

Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In part two, Xiaomao (Pip) leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the heart of the beautiful yet cold-hearted Bingbing (Estella). Xiaomao’s world is turned upside down when his mysterious benefactor is revealed and his deepest secrets are brought into the light of day.

Get the Ultimate Guide to Winning Wars! Sun Tzu's Art of War For centuries, Sun Tzu's Art of War has been the ultimate guide for military strategists, diplomats, and leaders seeking to gain a competitive edge. This comprehensive compendium brings together two of the most respected English translations of this ancient Chinese masterpiece, along with the original text in Chinese annotated with pinyin. Two Classic Translations, One Unparalleled Resource This unique collection features the translations of: Arthur Calthrop, a British officer and scholar who first introduced the Art of War to ...

Most efficient language-learning course ever designed for travelers. Each set contains over 90 minutes of speech: English, then foreign-language equivalent followed by pause for repetition.

Cantonese Chinese Phase 1, Unit 1 contains 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. The lesson contains full practice for all vocabulary introduced in this unit.

Pick up the essentials of the Cantonese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, this Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.

Whatever your experience of learning English, this is the course to get you speaking English quickly, confidently, and with no chance of failure, with 1-million best-selling language coach Paul Noble. Native-speaking British and US language experts will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course.

The Survival Phrases series is designed to provide world travelers with essential phrases in multiple languages and cultural insight you will not find in a textbook. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn vital Cantonese phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip.

By Hangzhou’s picturesque West Lake lived a young man named Xu Xian. He fell in love with Bai Suzhen, a beautiful and kindhearted young lady. The two of them lived happily together, until Fahai, an evil monk, discovered Bai’s secret and tried to separate them by taking Xu away forcibly. To get Xu back, Bai fought against Fahai and summoned a flood using her magic powers.... Would Bai Suzhen succeed against Fahai?

Quickstart Chinese is an audio course for complete beginners. The 140-minute download introduces you to essential holiday language, so you'll learn how to find a place to stay, get around town, order in restaurants, hit the shops, have a drink, and enjoy the nightlife.

This book invites you on a fascinating journey through timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. Spanning a diverse range of themes such as strategic thinking, effective communication, meaningful relationships, the art of learning, emotional wellbeing, and the pursuit of achievement and success, these idioms resonate deeply in our modern existence, transcending cultural boundaries to offer universal wisdom.

Do you want to learn about Hong Kong culture, holidays, and traditions? And do you want to learn a bit of Cantonese along the way? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Cantonese: The Master Guide to Hong Kong Holidays for Beginners is designed for learners of all levels and anyone interested in Hong Kong culture.

Many people are curious about China, yet somehow that curiosity has not translated into a better understanding of this remarkable culture and its countless stories. China Simplified books explore the language, history, and more in quick-listen, engaging formats making the country and culture super-accessible for a busy world; "untangling the noodles" for you!

The Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. On that day, people would eat zongzi and run dragon boat races in commemoration of a patriotic poet….

Mandarin Chinese can be very difficult to learn for English speakers. It can be really difficult if you're not that interested in the language. With basketball being a game loved all around the world, we have decided to make learning Chinese fun through the game of basketball ( lán qiú). Therefore, in this simple translation book, we have a list compiled of over 100 easy-to-understand, fun basketball terms that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Mandarin Chinese tongue.