Pirmleur Mandarin Chinese – Parts I, II, III

Pirmleur Mandarin Chinese – Parts I, II, III

Includes 90 lessons and culture notes 3 culture notes booklet This course teaches Mandarin, also known as Standard Chinese. Mandarin is the official spoken language in Mainland China and Taiwan. It is also widely spoken in Singapore and Malaysia, and it is one of the five official languages of the UN. Mandarin is used in Chinese schools, colleges, universities, and in the media. Learn Mandarin Chinese today with Pimsleur. The Pimsleur® Method has worked for millions all over the world. Totally portable; simple to use; Pimsleur works so you don’t have to. This complete Mandarin Chinese course includes all of Levels I, II, and III – 45 hours of spoken language practice and three hours of Notes providing background on Chinese language and culture. With this product you start from zero, learning first survival phrases and vocabulary, and eventually progressing to a high intermediate level of speaking and understanding Mandarin. Every lesson contains an introductory conversation and isolated vocabulary and structures, as well as full practice of all vocabulary introduced. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Mandarin. At the completion of this course, you’ll speak confidently using your wideranging vocabulary, and experience the language and culture with a deepening insight into a new world. Culture Notes are included at the end of Unit 30 for each level. Totaling about three hours, these Notes are designed to provide you with background information on the language and insight into the culture. A Notes booklet is also included in PDF format.