Chinese for dummies
By: by Dr. Wendy Abraham
Edition: 2nd edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9781118436660
Subjects: Textbooks for foreign speakers; Chinese language; Self-instruction; English; Sound recordings for English speakers
Description: Outlines basic Chinese grammar, and offers useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue.  Includes an audio CD that features actual Chinese conversations by native Chinese speakers, which allows you to hear how Chinese is really spoken.  Written by a leading Chinese language teacher in the United States.  --Publisher's description.

Outlines basic Chinese grammar, and offers useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction -- -- Getting started.; title: Chinese in a nutshell --; title: The written word: checking out Chinese characters --; title: Warming up with the basics: Chinese grammar --; title: Getting started with basic expressions: Nǐ hǎo! --; title: Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight --; title: Speaking Chinese at home -- -- Chinese in action.; title: Getting to know you: making small talk --; title: Dining out and shopping for food --; title: Shopping made easy --; title: Exploring the town --; title: Taking care of telecommunications --; title: Chinese at school and at work --; title: Recreation and outdoor activities -- -- Chinese on the go.; title: Planning a trip --; title: Making cents of money --; title: Getting around --; title: Asking for directions --; title: Finding a place to stay --; title: Handling emergencies -- -- the part of tens.; title: Ten ways to learn Chinese quickly --; title: Ten things never to do in China.