Language students and international travelers are introduced to Mandarin
Chinese in the course of this book's "guided tour" of various regions
throughout China. Instruction in Mandarin Chinese is presented in words,
phrases, and reading passages as follows: First, the passage is printed
in Chinese characters. Next, the passage is given phonetic
pronunciation, using the Western alphabet (Pinyin). What follows next is
a literal, word-for-word English translation of the Chinese. Concluding
is an English translation that presents the passage's general sense and
intended meaning. The online audio presents the text's dialogues and
teach correct Mandarin pronunciation while also giving students practice
in listening comprehension.