Five Chinese proverbs enlighten the reader with stories from the animal kingdom.

"Whether you're a serious student or simply curious, this book makes the Chinese reading and writing system enjoyable and accessible. A lighthearted mnemonic approach associates the 1,000 most common Chinese characters with visual and verbal clues that make memorization a snap!"--Back cover.

Full of extra hints and tips drawn from the authors' many years of experience teaching Chinese in adult evening classes, Chinese for Beginners focuses on realistic situations you'll encounter when you meet people in China. New words are explained in terms of how you'll actually use them to communicate with new friends. The disc lets you listen and repeat and remember the sentences with ease,

This bilingual dictionary offers a straightforward introduction to Chinese, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where Chinese is spoken.

"More than 130,000 entries and translations"--Cover. The Mandarin Chinese section is arranged by Pinyin phonetics, preceded by a character index by radicals, so words can be loooked up by character or phonetically.

"Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students. Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language. Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes...