Complete Chinese (Mandarin): The Basics (Book) (Complete Basic Courses)

Complete Chinese: The Basics teaches the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language and usage, beginning with simple words and progressing to complex phrases and sentences. . This book can be purchased alone or as part of the complete course package which also includes a CD with 3 hours of recordings, a learner's dictionary, and a bonus wallet phrase card.. KEY FEATURES:·All text is in the pinyin alphabet, the standard phonetic alphabet used for Chinese, so learning is faster and easier·100 basic Chinese characters in a Grammar Summary at the end of the course·Additional reference sections on letter-writing tips, e-mail etiquette notes and internet resources ·Special supplemental vocabulary sections cover topics from "Family and Relationships" to "On the Job" to "Sports and Recreation" and "Around Town" . Also available: Complete Chinese (CD Package, ISBN 1-4000-2272-X) and Complete Chinese Learner's Dictionary (ISBN 1-4000-2274-6)