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Chinese (Mandarin) I-III
Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs
This Edition: CD
Lessons: 90
ISBN: 9780743557597
Your Price: $695.00
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Also available in: MP3
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Description
Includes 90 lessons and culture notes on 48 CDs, plus 3 culture notes booklet
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. Mandarin is used in Chinese schools, colleges, universities, and in the media. Learn Mandarin Chinese today with Pimsleur.
The Pimsleur® Method has worked for millions all over the world. Totally portable; simple to use; Pimsleur works so you don’t have to. This complete Mandarin Chinese course includes all of Levels I, II, and III – 45 hours of spoken language practice and three hours of Notes providing background on Chinese language and culture. With this product you start from zero, learning first survival phrases and vocabulary, and eventually progressing to a high intermediate level of speaking and understanding Mandarin. Every lesson contains an introductory conversation and isolated vocabulary and structures, as well as full practice of all vocabulary introduced. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Mandarin. At the completion of this course, you’ll speak confidently using your wideranging vocabulary, and experience the language and culture with a deepening insight into a new world.
Culture Notes are included at the end of Unit 30 for each level. Totaling about three hours, these Notes are designed to provide you with background information on the language and insight into the culture. A Notes booklet is also included in PDF format.
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Pros
- It works (9)
- Easy to use (7)
- Perfects accent (6)
- Portable (6)
- Fun (4)
Cons
- No writing component (4)
Best Uses
- Self-improvement (8)
- Travel (8)
- Business/work (5)
- Fun (5)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
Cons
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Chinese (Man) Phases 1-3:
The Mandarin (chinese) language course has been invaluable to myself; it arrived promptly, and a few weeks later, the full course (12 CDs) followed. I am amazed by the ease of which, I am picking up on, and SPEAKING, the Chinese dialect.
I can enter a Chinese carryout, and enjoy a simple dialogue with them, in native tongue, and both of us have a pleasant exchange. HIGHLY RECOMENDED..nothing but good things, to say about the course.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Chinese (Man) Phases 1-3:
I learn Chinese with pimsleur and very happy with the results. I combine private classes and audio course and think that this is the best way to learn new language.
Next year I plan to pass pimsleur course for arabic first and next continue with a teacher.
Audio course is easy and I like this most of all.
Pros
- It Works
Cons
- Expensive
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Chinese (Man) Phases 1-3:
Pimsleur is great if you are starting from scratch (like me). The software is effective, especially for learning the basics of conversation and sentence structure, and introduces you to much of the basic vocabulary you would really need for a visit to China. I am currently studying with a number of chinese students, and after completing half of the first phase, I am able to converse with them at a very basic level. Note that the software teaches you to speak in the Beijing dialect.
Pros
- Convenient
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
- Practical
Cons
- Limited
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Travel
Comments about Chinese (Man) Phases 1-3:
Traditional classroom language courses have good structure and vocabulary, but offer only a handful of opportunities to speak/practice. This program makes you practice constantly throughout each lesson. I love that part. It also teaches grammar and expressions effectively. My criticisms are that it sometimes uses Mandarin instructions randomly after the first 10 lessons in place of English instructions. It also focuses a little too much on dating conversation.
Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Chinese (Man) Phases 1-3:
I work in China a lot and listen to the lessons walking to work from the hotel each morning. I have been able in a short amount of time to start using Mandarin phrases which has really impressed people at work who see my level of interest. I have received multiple comments that my pronunciation is authentic, which is one of the selling points of the software. This program is ideal for the traveler to China and won't teach me the language to use in a business meeting, but I wasn't expecting that. I am quite pleased with the purchase (which was reimbursed by my company).
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