Survival Chinese Lessons [Paperback]

Joann Pittman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0975423630 | ISBN-13: 978-0975423639 | Publication Date: May 26, 2008 | Edition: 1

This book contains 15 short lessons designed to give you just enough language learning to help you function in very basic situations. This is a must for travelers or those who are going to live in China and are looking for a way to get some of the basics. DVD with pronunciation is included.

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Joann Pittman has lived in China since 1984, working as an English teacher, Director of a Chinese Language Program, Educational Program Director, and most recently as a Cross-cultural Trainer. She has done extensive study and research on Chinese language, history, and contemporary society, and is a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese. She makers her home in Beijing, China. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 51 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975423630
• ISBN-13: 978-0975423639
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,758,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very highly recommended instructional for anyone seeking to vacation or do business in China, August 13, 2008

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This review is from: Survival Chinese Lessons (Paperback)

Just in time for the Olympic Games in China is" Survival Chinese Lessons", a thoroughly 'user friendly' introduction to common Chinese phrases that every visitor can use to make themselves understood. The author of this practical book/CD instruction manual is Joann Pittman, who has lived in the People's Republic of China for the last 23 years as an English teacher, Director of a Chinese language program, Educational Program Director, and as a cross-cultural trainer who has extensively studied and researched the Chinese language and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. A compilation of fifteen short, easy-to-learn lessons of essential phrases, "Survival Chinese Lessons" will teach the aspiring China-bound traveler how to express themselves in simple greetings, thanks, hailing taxies and asking for food. Enhanced with practice dialogues, learning techniques, expansion activities, and a Pinyin sound chart, "Survival Chinese Lessons" is a very highly recommended instructional for anyone seeking to vacation or do business in China.