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Most efficient language-learning course ever designed for travelers. Each set contains over 90 minutes of speech: English, then foreign-language equivalent followed by pause for repetition.

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.

While watching her Chinese immigrant son-in-law learn the English language, it became apparent to the author that prepositions are one of the most difficult concepts to comprehend. Therefore, The Dance of The Caterpillars was written as a fun way to teach prepositions.

This exciting children's book contains twenty-two prepositions, one two-word multiple, and two three-word multiples. It is destined to become a valuable learning tool for children as well as English as a second language students.

Behind the Wheel Chinese Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level Mandarin, providing a flexible, solid and universal foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in Mandarin Chinese. An easy-to-understand companion book is provided in phonetic Pinyin, a system of representing Chinese using the English alphabet. This allows the learner to practice Mandarin quickly and easily without the frustration of learning to read Chinese characters.

Heading off on holiday or a business trip? Looking for a language safety net to get yourself out of sticky situations? Fed up not knowing how to order a drink or a meal? Join Elisabeth Smith and her student Andy for an in-flight Mandarin Chinese lesson as they head off abroad. This course is fast, fun and easy. There’s no grammar or writing practice. Instead it focuses on practical spoken Mandarin Chinese so you can communicate with ease. Learn the 50 most essential words and phrases - just what you need to be understood and enjoy your trip.

Ready to learn Chinese? Whether this is your first time learning Chinese, or if you already know some basic Chinese and just want to improve your speech and expand your vocabulary, our SPEAKIT Chinese course will make speaking and understanding Chinese much easier than you ever imagined! In this course, you'll learn basic words and common sentences, so that you'll be able to understand what people are saying to you and even chat a bit - or at least say the right thing at the right time. That's something, isn't it?

Are you ready for a new way to learn the alphabet? This isn't your average ABCs. Those of you who remember, "She sells seashells by the seashore" will enjoy this book immensely. A twist has been added to the basic "A is for apple" that will make learning the alphabet crazy fun. Alliteration, the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words, has been used for each letter of the alphabet.

Get By in Chinese is devised specifically for travellers. The 70-minute download will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Chinese, and introduces the most relevant language you'll hear when you're there. Listen to the audio a couple of times to practise the key phrases and vocabulary, and familiarise yourself with Chinese pronunciation.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Chinese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language. Learning has never been so fun... or so easy!

VocabuLearn is the only audio language learning system designed to teach the way you learn best...concentrating on vocabulary and helpful expressions. This three-hour program contains over 1,500 commonly-used words and expressions - the building blocks of language. This audio flash-card system will have you communicating effectively in the shortest time possible.

This innovative new music-based technique makes learning Chinese fun and easy. You will learn over 300 useful phrases effortlessly. Simply listen to a one-minute lesson in English followed by the same lesson again in Chinese. Follow along in the book and then as the lesson plays a third time without voices, you read along to practice.

This audiobook illustrates the beauty of the Chinese language for westerners in a way not seen before. This will surely be the most fun, unique and effective product you purchase to learn or maintain the Chinese Language! Send us an email to receive your complimentary study guide

Do you dread making a phone call in Mandarin Chinese? Is your first question always: "Do you speak English?" Do you wish you knew what the person at the other end was saying?

If you wonder whether you've booked a hotel for June or July, whether your train leaves at 5 am or 5 pm, or whether you got that phone number right, then Teach Yourself Phone Mandarin Chinese is for you.

VocabuLearn is the only audio language learning system designed to teach the way you learn best...concentrating on vocabulary and helpful expressions. This three-hour program contains over 1,500 commonly-used words and expressions - the building blocks of language. This audio flash-card system will have you communicating effectively in the shortest time possible.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Chinese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language.

VocabuLearn is the only audio language learning system designed to teach the way you learn best...concentrating on vocabulary and helpful expressions. This three-hour program contains over 1,500 commonly-used words and expressions - the building blocks of language. This audio flash-card system will have you communicating effectively in the shortest time possible.

Quickstart Chinese is an audio course for complete beginners. The 140-minute download introduces you to essential holiday language, so you'll learn how to find a place to stay, get around town, order in restaurants, hit the shops, have a drink, and enjoy the nightlife.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list.

The 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

The complete method. 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.