Chinese English

The Funeral Cryer long ago accepted the mundane realities of her life: avoided by fellow villagers because of the stigma attached to her job and underappreciated by her husband, whose fecklessness has pushed the couple close to the brink of breakup. But just when things couldn't be bleaker, she takes a leap of faith—and in so doing, things start to take a surprising turn for the better.

Includes 2,300 Chinese phrases and a total of 38 situations, from the most famous language & travel guide book!Over 3 million copies sold in this bestseller hit series in Japan! You can listen basic expressions such as, “My name is ....” and “How are you?”, as well as words that you want to know how to pronounce such as “Hui guo rou” and “Dao xiao mian”.

Learn essential American and British English in this complete beginner audio course. Get Talking English in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Practice the words and phrases you need for meeting colleagues and friends, booking a hotel, making plans, shopping, and more. Progress in your understanding of naturally paced conversations. Use the "learning plus" sections to extend your vocabulary.

In public life and in Shih's own, "Asian Americanness" has changed shape constantly, directed by the needs of the country's racial imaginary. A memoir in essays, Chinese Prodigal examines the emergence of "Asian American" identity in a post-Civil Rights America in the wake of Vincent Chin's death. Shih guides us through the roles offered to Asian Americans to play, illuminating what these issues have to teach us about American values and about the vexed place Asians and Asian Americans inhabit today. Shih masterfully captures the intimate costs of becoming an American.

There lived a Chinese man in Mexico; he had a farm and lived in a hut. His name is Chico, he was known by everyone in the community because of his hut. He lived alone with his little dog. Chico had relocated to Mexico when he lost his parent.

The completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869 is usually told as a story of national triumph and a key moment for American Manifest Destiny. The Railroad made it possible to cross the country in a matter of days instead of months, paved the way for new settlers to come out west, and helped speed America's entry onto the world stage as a modern nation that spanned a full continent. It also created vast wealth for its four owners, including the fortune with which Leland Stanford would found Stanford University some two decades later.

In the twilight of the 21st century, Alton B. Tapscott battles hurricanes, his children, the trappings of polite society, organized religion, and the inescapable control of technology—his only weapons being his cat, a pair of prescription arthritic socks, and his new Wi-Fi-enabled hearing aid.

English for Mandarin Speakers Phase 1, Unit 1 contains 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. The lesson contains full practice for all vocabulary introduced in this unit.

This book details the history, rituals, and beliefs of the major traditional religions of China: universal animism, polydemonism, specters, ancestral worship, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. He thought that one spiritual essence could be detected beneath a great variety of religious, philosophical, and even political expressions in China, and his lifework was the discovery and exposition of that essence.

This course offers a simple way to learn Mandarin Chinese with a focus on commonly used words and phrases. As a complete beginner this course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of the language in a practical way. Through this course you're taking the first step towards unlocking new opportunities and experiences. Mandarin Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and having even a basic understanding can open doors to new friendships, business prospects, and cultural insights.

Chinese takeaway restaurants may be located all over the world. Every major city has a Chinatown, and more and more stores are stocking Asian ingredients, making it simpler to prepare authentic Chinese recipes.

My journey into the Chinese mainland began in 2004 when I disembarked a ferry boat in Shekou, Shenzhen, and entered a dystopian Shangri-la. These contradictory words are the best I can describe a bizarre yet wondrous new experience in China.

This is an audio version of the same-named video course. This mini-course will walk you through the process of taking notes on Chinese. And also, you will learn to select the best notebook and use it effectively. Most importantly, you will learn to use colors to make your notes easy to read and to help you understand Chinese.

Give your child the chance to meet Confucius in this biography book. Listening to biographies will not only reveal personal decisions, it will also showcase the circumstances of why such decisions were made. Encourage your child to listen and learn from Confucius. Identify him as the founder of Confucianism, and even explain some of this teachings. Begin today.

You learn to speak Chinese by doing. With the Can Do Chinese Audiobook, you'll be able to DO everyday tasks in Chinese, such as introduce yourself, talk about the weather, shop for groceries, and much, much more.

Discover the Cradle of Intellectual Thought: From the mystical valleys of the Indus to the imperial courts of Japan, "Eastern Civilization" unravels the vibrant histories of India, China, and Japan. This captivating guide is your window into the ancient worlds that shaped modern thought.

Do you want to learn more about ancient China? Look no further than 500 Interesting Facts About Ancient China. This audiobook is packed full of exciting facts and historical information that will captivate listeners.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is undergoing a significant transformation, with major players like Tesla facing increasing competition from Chinese EV makers and other international and domestic automakers.

Master Chinese with Learn Chinese - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Chinese vocabulary fast! Start speaking Chinese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Chinese - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our Chinese language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the Chinese language.

Morning service in the quiet village church. Josie Welford, licensee of the White Hart, is daydreaming during Father Tim Martin’s sermon. The peace is shattered when a filthy Chinese youth flings himself into the church demanding sanctuary. The Church must decide whether to accede to a request that no long has legal standing or to hand Tang over to the authorities. Josie’s friend and long-term lodger, Nick Thomas, fears for the boy’s life.