Chinese For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 22. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-8375-9 (ISBN)
Description
Chinese language and culture are becoming increasingly appealing to people both in and out of the business world. Chinese For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their skills in basic Chinese. Focusing on China's official dialect, Mandarin, this easy-to-follow guide covers proper pronunciation, basic grammar and numbers, vocabulary, and proper etiquette and gestures. Readers will discover how to make small talk, order food in restaurants, make travel arrangements, and be both a gracious guest and a wonderful host, as well as understand the basics of Chinese culture.
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Dr. Wendy Abraham has taught Chinese language, literature, culture, and religion at universities throughout the U.S. She is currently finishing her second doctorate in Chinese Literature at Stanford.
Content
Introduction. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: Getting to Know a Little Chinese. Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Chinese Grammar and Numbers. Chapter 3: Introductions and Greetings: Ni Hao! Part II: Chinese in Action. Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk. Chapter 5: Eating and Drinking: Ganbei! Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy. Chapter 7: Exploring the Town. Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports. Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone. Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House. Part III: Chinese on the Go. Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money. Chapter 12: Taking the Road Less Traveled: Asking for (and Giving) Directions. Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel. Chapter 14: Transportation. Chapter 15: Traveling Abroad. Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Chinese Quickly. Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Do in China. Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions. Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Chinese. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Chinese Verbs. Appendix B: Chinese--English Mini--Dictionary. Appendix C: Answer Key. Appendix D: About the CD. Index.