Chinese Language Learning

Many people are curious about China, yet somehow that curiosity has not translated into a better understanding of this remarkable culture and its countless stories. China Simplified books explore the language, history, and more in quick-listen, engaging formats making the country and culture super-accessible for a busy world; "untangling the noodles" for you!

This book invites you on a fascinating journey through timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. Spanning a diverse range of themes such as strategic thinking, effective communication, meaningful relationships, the art of learning, emotional wellbeing, and the pursuit of achievement and success, these idioms resonate deeply in our modern existence, transcending cultural boundaries to offer universal wisdom.

While Max and Ethan play soccer in the backyard, what could go wrong? Oh no! A gigantic bumblebee stings him on the neck and he’s allergic! Will Maxx be ok? Can Doctor Z. help him? With all the fun of an amazing adventure, Marvelous Maxx and the Bumblebee is sure to capture the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. You won't just enjoy the story, you will feel a part of it and learn a lot! Listen along in Chinese (simplified) with a pinyin and English parallel text carefully manually translated by native speakers, helping children learn new words in a fun way.

We live and work in a global market - but English is still regarded as the international language of business. It is the most widely spoken second language in the world and those who can speak it with clarity have a great advantage. Used properly, speech can help us to achieve a greater level of success. Clear speech sends out the message 'I am in control, I can take charge,' inspiring confidence in those around you.

Saint Mother, a goddess on Mount Hua, fell in love with Liu Yanchang, an immortal. The two of them had a son named Chenxiang. God Erlang, Saint Mother’s brother, was quite unhappy about this situation. He grabbed the lotus lantern from Saint Mother and imprisoned her under Mount Hua. At the age of eight, Chenxiang decided to set off on his own to rescue his mother....

It’s International Food Day at school, yum! Oh no! Lucas starts having a major allergic reaction! Can Maxx and their teacher, Ms. Ori, help? Will Lucas be ok? Can Doctor Z. figure out the mystery of the hidden peanut? 今天是学校的国际食品日嗯 糟糕了 卢卡斯开始 出现严重的过敏反应麦克斯和奥里老师能帮上忙吗卢卡斯会好吗张医生能解开隐藏花生的奥秘吗.

You should have experienced situations when people do not understand you when you are in a foreign country. Especially when you are ordering food, you probably want to go to the kitchen and instruct on how to cook or even cook for yourself. This happens even more when you are asking for direction. People give you a random answer and try to get over it.

Each course in this language learning series has 12 lessons of 5-11 minutes each, covering the things you most need to know. Either take the lessons one after the other or pick and choose the topics that you prefer. It's as easy as 1-2-3, and you can get to grips with the language quickly because you hear it, rather than just reading it. Includes complete course script with 96 test questions.

The Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. On that day, people would eat zongzi and run dragon boat races in commemoration of a patriotic poet….

This innovative new music-based technique makes learning Chinese fun and easy. You will learn over 300 useful phrases effortlessly. Simply listen to a one-minute lesson in English followed by the same lesson again in Chinese. Follow along in the book and then as the lesson plays a third time without voices, you read along to practice.

This audiobook illustrates the beauty of the Chinese language for westerners in a way not seen before. This will surely be the most fun, unique and effective product you purchase to learn or maintain the Chinese Language! Send us an email to receive your complimentary study guide

English for Cantonese Chinese Speakers Phase 1, Units 6-10 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Each lesson in English for Cantonese Chinese Speakers Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

English for Cantonese Chinese Speakers Phase 1, Units 16-20 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Are you ready for a new way to learn the alphabet? This isn't your average ABCs. Those of you who remember, "She sells seashells by the seashore" will enjoy this book immensely. A twist has been added to the basic "A is for apple" that will make learning the alphabet crazy fun. Alliteration, the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words, has been used for each letter of the alphabet.

Mandarin Chinese can be very difficult to learn for English speakers. It can be really difficult if you're not that interested in the language. With basketball being a game loved all around the world, we have decided to make learning Chinese fun through the game of basketball ( lán qiú). Therefore, in this simple translation book, we have a list compiled of over 100 easy-to-understand, fun basketball terms that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Mandarin Chinese tongue.

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Chinese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language. Learning has never been so fun... or so easy!

The 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

Do you want to master the vocabulary required to conduct conversations freely in various situations? Listen to "English Vocabulary Master - Phrasal Verbs in Situations". This audio course on an intermediate/advanced level is aimed to teach and consolidate knowledge of the most popular phrasal verbs that occur most frequently in everyday conversations and written texts. Learning takes place through the association of meanings in contexts.

Do you want to speak English fluently in various situations? Listen to "English in Situations. Holiday Travels - New Edition". This audio course at intermediate level masters the conversational skills required to communicate freely in everyday situations. Each lesson presents a new subject of typical conversations and teaches how to form sentences independently - ask questions, make requests, pass on information and solve every day problems connected with travelling and going abroad.