Basic Spoken Chinese: An Introduction to Speaking and Listening for Beginners (DVD and MP3 Audio CD Included)

This is a beginning-level course in spoken Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly speaking and comprehending Mandarin Chinese.

Along with its sister book Basic Written Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Spoken Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese is not enough; you have to work smart in order to learn this very different language efficiently. An accompanying MP3 audio–CD and separate software CD reinforce listening comprehension correct pronunciation. No matter why you've chosen to learn Chinese—for business, travel, cultural studies or another goal—the Basic Chinese approach of two separate but integrated tracts in spoken and written Chinese will help you learn this language most efficiently and successfully.

• Detailed explanations in English of Chinese pronunciation, grammar, usage, culture, society, and recommended learning approaches.
• Teacher's Guide is available electronically.
• A written Character Transcript (Simplified and Traditional) is available electronically.