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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.
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with the Pimsleur App by carrying on simple conversations using essential vocabulary and grammar. Learn the basics of the Mandarin Chinese language, plus how to read pinyin with correct pronunciation and accent. Culture Notes are included to give you some insight into the Chinese language and culture. (17 hours)
Increase your confidence and Mandarin Chinese fluency and start communicating on the fly with a near-native accent. Double your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and continue to practice your pinyin reading skills. Learn Mandarin Chinese fast and easily. Additional Culture Notes are included to give you further insight into the Chinese language and culture. (17 hours)
Communicate abstract concepts and meet everyday requirements in Mandarin Chinese while building on your pitch-perfect accent. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese naturally and enjoy conversations on many new subjects. Reading practice will expand your vocabulary and Culture Notes will give you more insight into the Chinese language and culture. (17 hours)
Increase your fluency and learn to speak Mandarin Chinese at a more accelerated pace with expanded vocabulary, more complex structures, and dynamic conversations. Learn to speak with the ease and flexibility of a native speaker. Reading practice will improve your accent and provide useful vocabulary and Culture Notes will give you insight into the Chinese language and culture. (18 hours)
Progress to an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese in this fast-paced language program packed with relevant vocabulary and advanced usage, plus learn to read select Chinese characters. (16 hours)
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with the Pimsleur Method by carrying on simple conversations using essential vocabulary and grammar. Learn the basics of the Mandarin Chinese language, plus how to read pinyin with correct pronunciation and accent. (16 hours)
Increase your confidence and Mandarin Chinese fluency and start communicating on the fly with a near-native accent. Double your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and continue to practice your pinyin reading skills. Learn Mandarin Chinese fast and easily! (16 hours)
Communicate abstract concepts and meet everyday requirements in Mandarin Chinese while building on your pitch-perfect accent. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese naturally and enjoy conversations on many new subjects. Reading practice will expand your vocabulary. (16 hours)
Increase your fluency and learn to speak Mandarin Chinese at a more accelerated pace with expanded vocabulary, more complex structures, and dynamic conversations. Learn to speak with the ease and flexibility of a native speaker. Pinyin reading practice will expand your vocabulary. (17 hours)
Progress to an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese in this fast-paced language program packed with relevant vocabulary and advanced usage, plus learn to read select Chinese characters. (16 hours)
Featured Introductory Program
Lessons 1-16 from the Mandarin Chinese Level 1 program on 8 CDs (8 hrs). Each lesson contains an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Learn the essentials - greetings, numbers, meals, shopping, directions, time, and more.
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Learn Mandarin Chinese - start as a beginner with basic phrases, vocabulary and grammar, and progress to an intermediate level of speaking and understanding. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese with fluency, ease, and a near-native accent, plus learn to read pinyin and selected Chinese characters. (80 hours)
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with the Pimsleur App by carrying on simple conversations using essential vocabulary and grammar. Learn the basics of the Mandarin Chinese language, plus how to read pinyin with correct pronunciation and accent. (16 hours)
Increase your confidence and Mandarin Chinese fluency and start communicating on the fly with a near-native accent. Double your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and continue to practice your pinyin reading skills. Learn Mandarin Chinese fast and easy! (16 hours)
Communicate abstract concepts and meet everyday requirements in Mandarin Chinese while building on your pitch-perfect accent. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese naturally and enjoy conversations on many new subjects. Reading practice will expand your vocabulary. (16 hours)
Increase your fluency and learn to speak Mandarin Chinese at a more accelerated pace with expanded vocabulary, more complex structures, and dynamic conversations. Learn to speak with the ease and flexibility of a native speaker. Pinyin reading practice will expand your vocabulary. (16 hours)
Progress to an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese in this fast-paced language program packed with relevant vocabulary and advanced usage. Continue to practice reading pinyin with an introduction to selected Chinese characters. (16 hours)
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30-Minute Core Pimsleur Audio Lessons |
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Flashcards, quizzes, intro conversation transcripts, and more |
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$150.00
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