Elementary Mandarin Chinese : the complete language course for beginning learners
Kubler, Cornelius C.2019
Book
A beginner‑level Mandarin course built around 24 lessons designed for one academic year. Each lesson introduces a dialogue, vocabulary, grammar notes, reading practice, and coordinated workbook exercises. With clear explanations, free online audio and video, and flashcards, the course supports both classroom learners and self‑study students as they develop basic speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate at a conversational level.
Main title:
Elementary Mandarin Chinese : the complete language course for beginning learners / Cornelius C. Kubler, Ph.D.
Author:
Kubler, Cornelius C., author
Imprint:
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2019]©2019
Collation:
288 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Notes:
Learn to communicate easily in everyday situations -- Authentic dialogues with practical vocabulary and expressions -- Romanized Chinese (pinyin) and Chinese characters for easy access -- Native speaker recordings for listening and pronunciation practice-- cover.Free online audio & video -- cover.In English and simplified Chinese script.
Contents:
Orientation to the study of ChineseCommon classroom expressionsGreetingsMeeting peopleAsking about name and nationalityIntroductions"How many students in your class?"Buying thingsNumbers, dates, and time (I)Numbers, dates, and time (II)Review of lessons 1-12Conversation with a six-year-oldChat at the Chiang Kai-shek MemorialBiographical informationMore biographical information"How do I get to the Beijing Hotel?"Calling for a taxi to the airportLost in BeijingBy bus and street car to the Summer PalaceA weather forecastTalking about the weather in your hometownReview of lessons 14-23Chinese-English vocabulary.
ISBN:
9780804851244 (paperback)0804851247 (paperback)
Dewey class:
495.182421
LC class:
PL1125.E6
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
884879
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | Language Learning | LEARN CHI KUBL | On order (Set: 02 Jul 2026) |