An easy way to learn Chinese with games and activities
Most people will tell you understanding Chinese is hard, but weve made learning this increasingly important language as simple as can be with fun games and activities. With simple tracing, diagrams, stories and memorable phrases, this book for the absolute beginner will have you mastering pinyin, so you can write and pronounce Chinese words, understanding perfect pitch and tone, simple grammar rules and basic vocabulary. This practical, useful guide will easily equip you with the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, covering all the material needed to pass HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Level 1. Discover Chinese characters, practise writing them and explore the stories behind the ancient graphics. Fall in love with this fascinating language and ignite a passion for a captivating culture.
There are chapters on how to refer to yourself and others; indicating and asking about time; Greetings, interactions and introductions; Transport and places; Food and Eating and shopping; Around the house and describing locations; Actions and activities; How to describe things, including the weather; Work and Learning and jobs. Each chapter includes a language lesson with Longlong the Dragonand Xiongmao the Panda, as well as an activity and an in-depth look at the basic characters.
Written by Freya Yang, a native speaker and enthusiastic teacher of the language with experience of teaching both children and adults. Her use of original, engaging and easy-to-follow activities means learning is so simple, you wont even know youre doing it!
Using simple, easy-to-understand games and activities and a friendly conversational style as well as fun illustrations, this modern language book is perfect for enthusiastic beginners.

Freya Yang

National Trust Books

London: Batsford

Batsford Ltd

Portico

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

London, 2018

Obscured back cover.

128 pages : 26 cm
Thanks to games, simple tracing, diagrams, and other fun activities, you can effortlessly master the intricacies of the Chinese language. This guide for the absolute beginner equips you with the fundamentals of Mandarin and helps you become proficient at pinyin, so you can pronounce any Chinese word, understanding perfect pitch and tone, basic grammar, and vocabulary. Discover and practice writing Chinese characters and explore the stories behind the ancient graphics. Written by native speaker and enthusiastic teacher Freya Yang, this modern language book is perfect for beginners.--Amazon.com

2023-10-09