Pre-Owned Modern Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: With Online Audio [With 2 CDs] (Paperback) 0764194569 9780764194566

(back cover) The Easy Way to Learn Modern Mandarin Chinese First, you see a passage written in Chinese characters . . . Second, you read and pronounce the passage as it'e(tm)s presented phonetically in the Western alphabet (Pinyin) . . . Third, you read its literal, word-for-word English translation from Mandarin Chinese . . . Finally, you get an English translation that presents the passage'e(tm)s general sense and intended meaning. And as you learn the language, the author takes you on a fascinating 'eoeguided tour'e? of China'e(tm)s various regions. Two enclosed audio CDs present the text'e(tm)s vocabulary and dialogues while they teach you correct Mandarin pronunciation and give you practice in listening comprehension. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780764194566 ISBN10: 0764194569 Contributors: Mey, Monika,