{"product_id":"chinese-for-dummies-9781119475446","title":"Chinese for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun way to learn to speak Chinese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe -- and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone -- Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world's most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you'll want by your side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eteaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcentrates on Mandarin Chinese and features new and revised content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes major updates to all the necessary foundational information needed to speak Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind free conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the Chinese economy continues to grow, the importance of Chinese as a trade language will also increase. If you're a student or business professional who has a basic understanding of the language, you'll be poised to surpass your peers when it comes to dealing with international markets. So get started today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendy Abraham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/19\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119475446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Wendy Abraham\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning public speaker who has taught Chinese language, literature, and culture at universities throughout the U.S. Wendy is the creator and director of international academic, cultural, and travel programs, holds a doctorate from Columbia University, and pursued a PhD in Chinese literature at Stanford University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE access to conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Wendy Abraham \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47566632485021,"sku":"9781119475446","price":47.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_38e63b51-70ac-45f4-95ed-a90be99c2906.jpg?v=1768313752","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/chinese-for-dummies-9781119475446","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}