Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: Chinese provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic Chinese phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel.

Want to learn Chinese fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Mandarin Chinese language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Chinese in just 12 weeks with DK’s Complete Language Pack, which includes an easy-to-follow course, a pocket-sized Chinese phrase book, and a guide to the essentials of Chinese grammar. The course book in this comprehensive starter pack is DK’s 15 Minute Chinese, which has 12 chapters spanning a range of practical themes, including socializing, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each chapter is broken down into 15-minute lessons, which combine vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour photographs. Review modules help you track your progress and identify where you need further practice. The Complete Language Pack also contains a visual Chinese phrase book - including the essential words and phrases you need to get by in Chinese - and a guide to the basics of Chinese grammar. Two free audio apps (one for the 15 Minute book and one for the phrase book) enable you to hear Chinese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the apps alongside the Language Pack’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Chinese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to brush up your Chinese, the Complete Language Pack makes Chinese language learning quick, easy, and fun.

Want to learn Chinese fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Mandarin Chinese language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Chinese in just 12 weeks with DK’s Complete Language Pack, which includes an easy-to-follow course, a pocket-sized Chinese phrase book, and a guide to the essentials of Chinese grammar. The course book in this comprehensive starter pack is DK’s 15 Minute Chinese, which has 12 chapters spanning a range of practical themes, including socializing, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each chapter is broken down into 15-minute lessons, which combine vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour photographs. Review modules help you track your progress and identify where you need further practice. The Complete Language Pack also contains a visual Chinese phrase book - including the essential words and phrases you need to get by in Chinese - and a guide to the basics of Chinese grammar. Two free audio apps (one for the 15 Minute book and one for the phrase book) enable you to hear Chinese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the apps alongside the Language Pack’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Chinese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to brush up your Chinese, the Complete Language Pack makes Chinese language learning quick, easy, and fun.

A classic bilingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labeled pictures to help children learn key Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. Written in Mandarin Chinese with a standard 'pinyin' pronunciation guide in Roman letters. Includes an English/Chinese word list. Readers can hear how to pronounce every word by listening to a native Chinese speaker on the Usborne Quicklinks website. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed and pictures updated.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. The ideal Mandarin Chinese language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks. Topics covered: introductions, eating and drinking, making arrangements, travel, getting about, accommodation, shopping, work and study, health, at home, services, leisure and socialising, with a menu guide and two-language dictionary.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. The ideal Mandarin Chinese language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks. Topics covered: introductions, eating and drinking, making arrangements, travel, getting about, accommodation, shopping, work and study, health, at home, services, leisure and socialising, with a menu guide and two-language dictionary.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. The ideal Mandarin Chinese language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks. Topics covered: introductions, eating and drinking, making arrangements, travel, getting about, accommodation, shopping, work and study, health, at home, services, leisure and socialising, with a menu guide and two-language dictionary.

A practical fill-in workbook for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese with everyday words, essential vocabulary, and hands-on practice. A fascination introduction to the Chinese writing system, Easy Peasy Chinese Workbook shows you how to write more than 200 of the most useful characters. This straightforward workbook helps to develop and perfect Mandarin Chinese writing skills and is the perfect companion to DK's Easy Peasy Chinese. Sections follow a logical progression, starting with different character strokes and everyday words, such as "hello" and "thank you", and progressing to the essential vocabulary needed to tell the time, order in a restaurant, or buy a train ticket. For children aged 7+ who are learning Mandarin at school, and for adults learning the language for travel, this book is ideal for beginners of all ages. Its clear modern design, inventive visuals and clear explanations make learning Chinese both accessible and fun!

A practical fill-in workbook for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese with everyday words, essential vocabulary, and hands-on practice. A fascination introduction to the Chinese writing system, Easy Peasy Chinese Workbook shows you how to write more than 200 of the most useful characters. This straightforward workbook helps to develop and perfect Mandarin Chinese writing skills and is the perfect companion to DK’s Easy Peasy Chinese. Sections follow a logical progression, starting with different character strokes and everyday words, such as "hello" and "thank you", and progressing to the essential vocabulary needed to tell the time, order in a restaurant, or buy a train ticket. For children aged 7+ who are learning Mandarin at school, and for adults learning the language for travel, this book is ideal for beginners of all ages. Its clear modern design, inventive visuals and clear explanations make learning Chinese both accessible and fun!

A practical fill-in workbook for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese with everyday words, essential vocabulary, and hands-on practice. A fascination introduction to the Chinese writing system, Easy Peasy Chinese Workbook shows you how to write more than 200 of the most useful characters. This straightforward workbook helps to develop and perfect Mandarin Chinese writing skills and is the perfect companion to DK’s Easy Peasy Chinese. Sections follow a logical progression, starting with different character strokes and everyday words, such as "hello" and "thank you", and progressing to the essential vocabulary needed to tell the time, order in a restaurant, or buy a train ticket. For children aged 7+ who are learning Mandarin at school, and for adults learning the language for travel, this book is ideal for beginners of all ages. Its clear modern design, inventive visuals and clear explanations make learning Chinese both accessible and fun!

Chinese idioms are set phrases which normally consist of four characters. They have evolved over thousands of years and make the Chinese language richer and more colourful. Most Chinese idioms originate from myths, fables and historical events. As a result, they do not conform to modern Chinese grammatical structure or syntax; normally they are very concise and abbreviated. They aim to convey the moral behind the story instead of narrating the story itself. A Chinese idiom story will not only tell you the meaning of a phrase, but will also help you to learn more about Chinese culture. The example sentences in this book show how idioms are used in context. Have fun!

Chinese idioms are set phrases which normally consist of four characters. They have evolved over thousands of years and make the Chinese language richer and more colourful. Most Chinese idioms originate from myths, fables and historical events. As a result, they do not conform to modern Chinese grammatical structure or syntax; normally they are very concise and abbreviated. They aim to convey the moral behind the story instead of narrating the story itself. A Chinese idiom story will not only tell you the meaning of a phrase, but will also help you to learn more about Chinese culture. The example sentences in this book show how idioms are used in context. Have fun!

Chinese idioms are set phrases which normally consist of four characters. They have evolved over thousands of years and make the Chinese language richer and more colourful. Most Chinese idioms originate from myths, fables and historical events. As a result, they do not conform to modern Chinese grammatical structure or syntax; normally they are very concise and abbreviated. They aim to convey the moral behind the story instead of narrating the story itself. A Chinese idiom story will not only tell you the meaning of a phrase, but will also help you to learn more about Chinese culture. The example sentences in this book show how idioms are used in context. Have fun!

Do you want to learn the world's most spoken language? This easy-to-use beginner's guide and audio app will get you speaking basic Mandarin in no time. With useful tips, practice exercises, and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, Easy Peasy Chinese teaches you how to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese step by step. The accompanying audio app will help you perfect your pronunciation and quickly get to grips with the Mandarin tones. Aimed at children aged 8+, but of appeal to beginners of all ages, it will teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to get by in China, so you can introduce yourself, read and write numbers, and chat about the weather, food, and interests. What's more, you can give yourself a Chinese name, haggle over shop prices, and learn all about the national culture. The book covers Pinyin, the system used to spell out Chinese characters using Roman letters, and introduces the Chinese writing system, including more than 200 of the most frequently used Chinese characters. Bold illustrations and photographs, and a compact, super-stylish design help make the process of learning fun and accessible. There is no Great Wall stopping you from learning now.

Chinese idioms are set phrases which normally consist of four characters. They have evolved over thousands of years and make the Chinese language richer and more colourful. Most Chinese idioms originate from myths, fables and historical events. As a result, they do not conform to modern Chinese grammatical structure or syntax; normally they are very concise and abbreviated. They aim to convey the moral behind the story instead of narrating the story itself. A Chinese idiom story will not only tell you the meaning of a phrase, but will also help you to learn more about Chinese culture. The example sentences in this book show how idioms are used in context. Have fun! .Прилагаемый к изданию диск (CD-ROM) упакован в специальный целлофановый конверт и вложен внутрь книги.

Chinese idioms are set phrases which normally consist of four characters. They have evolved over thousands of years and make the Chinese language richer and more colourful. Most Chinese idioms originate from myths, fables and historical events. As a result, they do not conform to modern Chinese grammatical structure or syntax; normally they are very concise and abbreviated. They aim to convey the moral behind the story instead of narrating the story itself. A Chinese idiom story will not only tell you the meaning of a phrase, but will also help you to learn more about Chinese culture. The example sentences in this book show how idioms are used in context. Have fun! .Прилагаемый к изданию диск (CD-ROM) упакован в специальный целлофановый конверт и вложен внутрь книги.