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Listen to the key words and phrases in Chinese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. All essential words and phrases for modern life in China are here, with topics covering home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Chinese culture and enhance your experience of China and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations and festivals.

This course includes Lessons one through five from the Mandarin Chinese Level 5 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese.

This audiobook contains 2500 of the most common Chinese words so that you can get a head start compared to those still learning Chinese in a more traditional way. Usually, Chinese textbooks rely on learners to learn the characters. But here, Pinyin is introduced, allowing learners to quickly remember every word. As you will discover, these words will be more than enough for your travels, and you’ll start to be able to have conversations in Chinese.

During a chance encounter, two nearly identical boys, one a poor beggar and the other a prince, decide to exchange places. The pauper, now living in the royal palace, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is; while the Prince, dressed in rags, lives on the street enduring hardships he never thought possible. Both children soon discover that neither life is as carefree as they expected.

“Listen to HSK4 (I)” is the first volume of a two-part audiobook series designed to help you master HSK4 vocabulary. This volume features the first 300 essential words needed for HSK4 success. Across the entire series, you’ll be guided through a total of 625 keywords, building a comprehensive foundation in Mandarin Chinese.

If you have not studied Taiwanese Mandarin and simply want to master basic phrases useful for travel without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you. These short and effective audio lessons will also teach you travel tips and the "do's" and "don'ts" from our experienced host. This is not a vocabulary builder with just words and their translations. Unlike other audiobooks, we actually teach Taiwanese Mandarin and Taiwanese culture. Each lesson is taught by a professional, bilingual teacher.

This guide is ideal for beginners, making it easy to start learning Mandarin Chinese. Whether you plan to visit China, converse with Mandarin-speaking acquaintances, or simply grasp the basics, this guide will help you quickly learn essential Mandarin words and expressions.

This audiobook is divided into units. While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Chinese [Mandarin].

When face-to-face with a real Chinese speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Chinese or communicate if there’s an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘"yes", then this book is for you. We have compiled 50 Chinese stories along with their translations, providing new Chinese speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel, and even what to say during an emergency! Our Chinese dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time.

This course includes Lessons 6-10 from the Mandarin Chinese Level 5 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese.

This course includes Lessons 16-20 from the Mandarin Chinese Level 5 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese.

Learning Cantonese is as easy as listening to music—with the Learn Cantonese with Music audiobook. Just press play, and you'll hear Cantonese words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along! You'll learn the 180+ most common Cantonese words and phrases while relaxing at home or while driving to work. Learn Cantonese with Music is the easiest way to start learning Cantonese without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.

Master the basics of Cantonese conversation! Start speaking Cantonese in minutes and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Beginner Cantonese. Our native Cantonese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

Thirty classic Chinese tales, carefully selected from Chinese history and literature, capture scenes, perspectives, and attitudes reflecting the Chinese spirit across thousands of years. Editor's commentary follows each story, comparing eastern and western culture through anecdotal and academic analysis. Easily accessible to learners of all ages and abilities, this collection is an excellent introduction to Chinese culture, as well as the perfect resource for listeners who want to reconnect with their heritage.

This course includes Lessons 26-30 from the Mandarin Chinese Level 5 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese.

Are you looking to take your Chinese language skills to the next level? Listen to HSK1 is here to help! This audiobook was designed with the needs of serious Chinese learners in mind. With fifteen audio files, you’ll learn all the words from the HSK 1 vocabulary and their English translation. To make sure that you can really understand and perfect your pronunciation, each audio file also includes example sentences with an accompanying English translation.

Tailored to learners who have mastered the basic tones, words, and phrases of Mandarin Chinese, this audiobook will help you to learn complex sentence structures and expand your vocabulary, enabling you to better express yourself and have more meaningful conversations.

This course includes Lessons 26-30 from the Mandarin Chinese Level 4 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese.

Are you looking to ace your HSK2 exam? Good news! Introducing Listen to HSK2. This audiobook contains all the 170 words you need to know for the HSK2 exam. With 17 audio files and 10 words in each, you’ll never miss a vocabulary word again! Each word comes with its English translation, example sentence and the English translation of the example sentences. Our expert teacher reads each example sentence twice—the first time slowly, to enable easier pronunciation and imitation, and the second time quickly, to help you practice your comprehension of normal-speed Chinese speaking.

Want to learn Chinese for professional reasons? Then take your Chinese to the next level with Learn Chinese: Ultimate Guide to Speaking Business Chinese. You will learn how to communicate in business environments and make a great impression. With this audiobook, you master business-level Chinese conversations, phrases, and vocabulary.