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Pimsleur covers the world of languages. You can choose from over 50 languages, many with multiple levels, ranging from the most popular to the exotic.
Learn Mandarin Chinese with The Pimsleur Method
Speak Mandarin Chinese like a native!
It’s now possible to speak and understand a foreign language effortlessly. The world-famous Pimsleur Method™ combines well-established research, most-useful vocabulary and a completely intuitive process to get you speaking right from the first day. All Pimsleur® courses feature real-world context and flexible vocabulary enabling you to learn your new language in a fluid, natural way. Pimsleur gives you everything you need. It’s the simplest way to start speaking a new language today.
Pimsleur Mandarin Chinese
This course teaches Mandarin, also known as Standard Chinese. Mandarin is the official spoken language in Mainland China and Taiwan. It is also widely spoken in Singapore and Malaysia, and it is one of the five official languages of the UN. Learn Mandarin Chinese today with Pimsleur.
Language Programs - Audio
Whether you want to perfect your accent, learn critical vocabulary, or understand conversations at native speed, the world-famous Pimsleur method gets you to proficiency fast. Choose from our instant MP3 delivery format or physical audio CDs.
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Mandarin Chinese I
Learn to carry on simple conversations with a near-native accent: ask for and give basic directions, exchange money, handle basic travel, and deal with social demands confidently. 30 Units plus Culture Notes - 16 hours.
Mandarin Chinese II
Increased confidence and fluency allow you to communicate ideas with greater accuracy and detail and a near-flawless accent. You’ll understand and speak using longer, more complex sentences. 30 Units plus Culture Notes – 16 hours.
Mandarin Chinese III
You’ll be able to move easily between formal and informal conversations in Mandarin Chinese, and to hear and use subtle nuances in a variety of situations. 30 Units plus Culture Notes – 16 hours
Featured Introductory Program
An affordable way to begin serious language study.
Chinese (Mandarin), Conversational
The Conversational program includes the first 16 lessons from the Pimsleur Mandarin Chinese I, 30-Unit program. 8 hours. Effective language learning with real-life, spoken practice sessions.
Buy in Increments
Buy as you go. Digital MP3 downloads available in 5 lesson bundles.