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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
Author
Publisher
MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of...
Series
Publisher
Tuttle Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Includes standard hanyu pinyin romanizations, compounds and phrases for vocabulary building, step-by-step stroke order guides, special practice boxes with grid lines, extra practice sheets, foundation characters for the HSK A level language proficiency test, over 500 words and phrases containing the basic characters, and English definitions.
7) Mandarin
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book provides an introduction to the Mandarin language, showing where it is spoken and introducing some key basic vocabulary and phrases.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"With useful tips, practice exercises, and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, Get Talking Chinese teaches you how to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese step by step. The accompanying audio app covers all the vocabulary in the book, helping you perfect your pronunciation and quickly get to grips with the Mandarin tones. Aimed at children aged 8+, but of appeal to beginners of all ages, it will teach you all the words and phrases you'll...
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