{"product_id":"chinese-for-dummies","title":"Chinese For Dummies","description":"China has become a major influence in the world today. Not only is China full of opportunities in business and politics, but Chinese culture, such as movies and literature, are also making their way into the western world. And with Chinese as the second most widely- spoken foreign language in America, more and more Americans are exposed to its language and culture. This revised edition of \u003ci\u003eChinese for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you the basics of Mandarin Chinese and culture points that will make great impressions while communicating. \u003cp\u003eMany Americans are taking time to learn Chinese, especially since it is becoming one of the most widely used languages in the world. Currently, there are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 1 billion people speak some form of Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore Chinese speakers in the United States than French or German speakers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e102.6 million internet users who obtain access using Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 25 million people worldwide who are learning Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how to communicate effectively in Chinese as well as inform you on Chinese culture. Some of the topics this book covers include:\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 will introduce an often daunting language to you in a fun-and-easy \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e manner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089224478975,"sku":"*R0045244*","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/26654283482355.jpg?v=1769108927","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/chinese-for-dummies","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}