{"product_id":"9781118436660","title":"Chinese For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fast and easy way to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChina has become a major influence in the world today, and Mandarin Chinese is the world's most widely spoken language. Not only is China full of opportunities in business and politics, but Chinese culture, continues to make its way into the western world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an updated CD including real-life conversations, \u003ci\u003eChinese For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e expands grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations—and includes a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEveryday conversations, including phone dialogue and small talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaking in perfect pitch and tone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-understand grammar rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting around in a Chinese-speaking country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultural references like maintaining face, dining etiquette, and social mores\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included is an audio CD that features actual Chinese conversations by native Chinese speakers, which allows you to hear how Chinese is really spoken. Written by a leading Chinese language teacher in the United States, \u003ci\u003eChinese for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces an often-daunting language to you in a fun-and-easy For Dummies manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011449405680,"sku":"9781118436660","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118436660_p0.jpg?v=1763694188","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118436660","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}