An easy way to learn Chinese - with games and activities
Most people will tell you understanding Chinese is hard, but we've made
learning this increasingly important language as simple as can be with
fun games and activities. With simple tracing, diagrams, stories and
memorable phrases, this book for the absolute beginner will have you
mastering pinyin, so you can write and pronounce Chinese words,
understanding perfect pitch and tone, simple grammar rules and basic
vocabulary. This practical, useful guide will easily equip you with the
fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, covering all the material needed to
pass HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Level 1. Discover Chinese characters,
practise writing them and explore the stories behind the ancient
graphics. Fall in love with this fascinating language and ignite a
passion for a captivating culture.
There are chapters on People: how to refer to yourself and others; Time:
indicating and asking about time; Encounters: Greetings, interactions
and introductions; Travelling: Transport and places; Food and Drink:
Eating and shopping; Home: Around the house and describing locations;
Activities: Actions and activities; Descriptions: How to describe
things, including the weather; Work and Study: Learning and jobs. Each
chapter includes a language lesson with Longlong the Dragonand Xiongmao
the Panda, as well as an activity and an in-depth look at the basic
characters.
Written by Freya Yang, a native speaker and enthusiastic teacher of the
language with experience of teaching both children and adults. Her use
of original, engaging and easy-to-follow activities means learning is so
simple, you won't even know you're doing it!
Using simple, easy-to-understand games and activities and a friendly
conversational style as well as fun illustrations, this modern language
book is perfect for enthusiastic beginners.
