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Learn Chinese: A Beginner's Guide to Mandarin Chinese (Simplified Chinese): A practical self-study guide for the beginner student.

Learn Chinese: A Beginner's Guide to Mandarin Chinese (Simplified Chinese): A practical self-study guide for the beginner student.

          
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The initial challenges that face students of Mandarin can be overwhelming at times and to master the different disciplines require dedication and perseverance:

  • Tonal Language: Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, meaning the meaning of a word can change based on the tone in which it's spoken.
  • Character-Based Writing System: Mandarin Chinese uses thousands of characters rather than an alphabet.
  • Grammar Differences: The grammar structure of Mandarin Chinese differs significantly from that of many Indo-European languages, which can take time to grasp for learners accustomed to a different linguistic framework.
  • Cultural and Conceptual Differences: Chinese culture and language reflect unique ways of thinking and expressing ideas.
  • Limited Familiarity: For many learners, Mandarin Chinese may be their first exposure to a non-Indo-European language, making it seem more difficult due to unfamiliarity.
  • Lack of Exposure: Depending on the learner's environment, there may be limited opportunities for immersion in Mandarin Chinese, which can slow the learning process.
  • Complexity of Pronunciation: Mandarin Chinese has a variety of sounds and pronunciations that can be difficult for non-native speakers to reproduce accurately, especially due to the presence of sounds that don't exist in other languages.

With the aim of simplifying the process, we have compiled a guide aimed at making the content matter clear and comprehensible through a slow and steady approach:

  • Basic concepts are explained and multiple examples are given to clarify.
  • Grammar patterns are included in dialogs from the start.
  • New characters (vocabulary) are gradually introduced in a step-by-step process that describes the fundamental mechanics of Mandarin, but still keeps it manageable and fun.
  • Audio files are provided for all vocabulary

A student with a thorough understanding of the basics, can rely on this foundation to excel at Mandarin studies.

As such, this book will suit any home-school curriculum as well.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780620713535
  • Publisher: A.D. Schoeman Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: A.D. Schoeman Publishing
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 436
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: A Beginner's Guide to Mandarin Chinese (Simplified Chinese): A practical self-study guide for the beginner student.
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0620713534
  • Publisher Date: 09 Jun 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 752 gr


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