We have created a revolutionary way to help you learn to speak Chinese. Our incredible new method has literally cracked the code of learning Mandarin for English speakers, simply because our entire curriculum was written from an English speaker’s perspective. We believe this method will help you overcome the difficulties often experienced during the attempt at learning the Chinese language. Our state-of-the art program is well organized, complete and is written in a step-by-step format. You simply have to follow the instruction of each course and you will learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese easily and eventually fluently. Getting the Best Results Possible ! Once you master the basics of Mandarin, you can then move on to more advanced work perfect for traveling and business trips. If you are a professional who travels to China on a regular basis or deals with Chinese business markets, our books will help you with grammar, real estate sales, retailers, hospitality workers and even how to speak Chinese in a Chinese restaurant.You will learn how to converse using perfect grammar and will obtain perfect sentence structure while speaking Mandarin

Everyone loves Chinese food. How fun it would be to learn Mandarin while learning to cook! The cooking method is explained in a manner allowing one to speak and cook authentic dishes at the same time. From this book, you will … Learn to cook Chinese food at home Learn Chinese cooking and Mandarin at the same time Learn how to order Chinese dishes at a Chinese restaurant using Mandarin By studying this section, you will know how to communicate Chinese cooking methods and ingredients in Mandarin. There are detailed recipes written in English at the back of this book. Learn to speak and cook Chinese in an easy and fast way. Cook and enjoy your Chinese food!

For those who are in the Retail Industry If you are working in the Retail Industry you might be amazed at the increase in Chinese tourists or customers in your business. “Easy Chinese for Retailers” will help you learn Chinese language related to this professional field and use these language skills to serve your clients. “Easy Chinese for Retailers” covers Retail Industry related to vocabulary, advanced grammar, sentence structure, and a brief introduction to the preference of Chinese tourists in each lesson. You will learn Chinese language related to this professional field and use these language skills to serve your Chinese clients This book contains a brief introduction to the preference of Chinese customers in each lesson.

For those are in the Real Estate Industry If you are working in the real estate industry you might be amazed at the increase in Chinese buyers in your business. “Easy Chinese for Real Estate Sales” will help you learn Chinese language related to this professional field and use these language skills to serve your clients. “Easy Chinese for Real Estate Sales” covers Real Estate Industry related to vocabulary, advanced grammar, sentence structure, and a brief introduction to the preference of Chinese buyers in each lesson.

What are you going to learn from this book? Expand your Chinese words and learn grammar basics at the same time Apply your newly learned grammar skills to everyday mandarin conversations. Acquire clear sentence structure and a basic foundation for speaking Mandarin. Lesson One Pronoun (1) Singular & Plural Pronoun-possessive Chinese words related to family, work place, school, and social life Lesson 2 Pronoun (2) Review: when, who, where, what, how many and how much Learn: when, what time, why, how (ways of feelings), and how old Lesson 3 Adjective Learn color, size, and volume For example: (1) I want a medium size coffee (2) He has 3 red apples. Lesson 4 Comparative and Superlative This apple is the biggest. The color is the blackest. My car is the most expensive. Lesson 5 Preposition & Direction Learn to ask & tell the position and direction. For example: (1) The flower is inside the box (2) Please drive east. Lesson 6-8 Tense Past, present, perfect, and future tense I have eaten pizza. I had eaten pizza. I already ate pizza. I am going to eat pizza. I want to eat pizza. Lesson 9-10 Ways of asking questions and common answers You will get trained and be familiar with the colloquial conversation in these two lessons.

The Routledge Course in Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use and structures, while placing strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills. The complete course consists of Textbook Level 1, Workbook level 1 - including free CDs, Textbook level 2 and workbook level 2 -including free CDs. All books are available separately in simplified as well as traditional characters and take the students from complete beginner to post-intermediate level. Textbook Level 2 incorporates the innovative features of Level 1 including the separation of vocabulary from characters, a "basic to complex" introduction of grammatical structures, a comprehensive companion workbook with extensive practice in all language skills and functions, and a Teachers’ Manual. Level 2 adds a "Narrative" Component to support the learner as they move from spoken Mandarin to formal written Chinese, and from the comprehension and production of short sentences to paragraphs and essays. Level 2 of this Course in Modern Mandarin bridges the gap that characterizes the transition between basic level Chinese courses and more advanced work. The Narrative Component includes: Model narratives that introduce formal written Chinese with explanations of the features of each narrative. Focus on narrative function including description, comparison, explanation, persuasion, and hypothesis. Reading and writing assignments that guide students to internalize model structures, to read for information, and to compose original essays for specific purposes. The course is also fully supported by an interactive companion website which contains a wealth of additional resources for both teachers and students. Teachers will find lesson plans in both English and Mandarin, providing a weekly schedule and overall syllabus for fall and spring, as well as activities for each lesson and answer keys. Students will be able to access downloadable character practice worksheets along with interactive pronunciation, vocabulary and character practice exercises. All the audio material necessary for the course is also available online and conveniently linked on screen to the relevant exercises for ease-of-use. For more information about the course and to access these additional resources, please visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415472517 For bundle discounts please visit: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415533089/

A three-level series of grammar reference and practice books for teenage and young adult learners. Active Grammar Level 1 covers all the grammar taught at A1-A2 (CEF) level. The book presents grammar points in meaningful context through engaging and informative texts, followed by clear explanations and useful tips that highlight common mistakes usually made by low-level learners. Exam-style exercises provide plenty of challenging practice and encourage students to apply their own ideas creatively to grammar learning. A large number of contrastive revision exercises in the book and on the CD-ROM allow students to assess and monitor their progress at regular intervals. This version without answers and CD-ROM is suitable for classroom use and self-study.

"A breath of fresh air… Its dual track for spoken and written language finally gives American students a chance to develop oral proficiency without being slowed down by the character writing… An ideal textbook for any program that seeks to advance rapidly in spoken Chinese and to fully prepare the students for their encounter with China. --Dr. Jingqi Fu, Associate Professor of Chinese, St. Mary's College of Maryland"

This book is a great resource of IDEAS for common composition topics. And to show how these ideas can link to become a continuous story, a MODEL COMPOSITION on the same topic is included for reference. The varied topics are written in different styles, intended to present different text types. Each topic begins with ideas in short phrases for the paragraphs in a composition. Interesting words used are printed in bold, and these words are explained in the “Vocabulary” box at the bottom of every IDEA page. A complete composition on the same topic is presented showing how the ideas are linked and how the paragraphs flow. Students can learn how to present their ideas in short descriptive phrases when working on their drafts. The model compositions also show the various techniques and ways of linking ideas and sentences. By reading more, a student will be able to express himself clearly and write better compositions. Students will find this book useful as a learning resource for composition writing.

Extensively revised, the fifth edition of this successful textbook offers a practical framework for approaching and carrying out business in China. Building on the strengths of the previous editions and on the 30-year China business experience of the author, the book provides a guide to market entry, managing operations, and marketing in this unique social and cultural environment, including: Why foreign businesses in China need to understand and interact with government in China, both central and local, and how best to do this New and revised case studies, including case studies on successful companies entering and operating in China such as Volkswagen, Hermes, Honeywell and Diageo An in-depth focus on internet marketing in China Choosing business partners and negotiating Dos and don’ts. Updated to include information on new government policy on trade partnerships, commercial law, and anti-corruption drives, the fifth edition of Doing Business in China will continue to be the preferred text for international students of Chinese business and management studies and for practitioners with an eye on China.