One Minute Mandarin

A Beginners Guide to Spoken Chinese for Professionals

Peter Coyne

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Allen & Unwin
01 May 2008

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Designed for business travellers who are too busy to do an intensive course, this thematic book provides essential phrases in pinyin, along with some basic grammar, plus tips on etiquette and culture. Downloadable MP3 files from the publisher’s website ensure correct pronunciation and ear training.

From the Publisher:
Heading off to China for a business trip? Don't know a word but want to impress? Grab One Minute Mandarin and make the most of your travelling time!..One Minute Mandarin is designed for anyone who hasn't got time to study Mandarin seriously, but wants the essential phrases to get by in the street and in meetings. It is written in pinyin rather than Chinese script to make learning easy, and it covers the basics of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, with an emphasis on spoken Mandarin...It includes invaluable phrases and quotes that can be worked into speeches, and tips on etiquette and culture that will make even a brief stay in China a richer experience...One Minute Mandarin is accompanied by audio files which can be downloaded from the Allen & Unwin website. You can use it to tune in your ear to key phrases in Mandarin and practise your pronunciation.

By: Peter Coyne
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 228g
ISBN: 9781741754599
ISBN 10: 1741754593
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

IntroductionChinese pronunciationA guide to pinyin spelling1 How do you do Mr Wang?2 I am very happy to meet you3 Welcome to China!4 Long time no see!5 He/she in Chinese6 Can you speak English?7 Let me invite you to dinner8 Who is he?9 What time is it now?10 I like to eat Chinese food11 May I? OK?12 We are old friends13 Beijing is beautiful14 No problem15 How do you know that?16 What is this?17 Let me think about it18 Heavens above!19 Climb higher see further20 Ladies and Gentlemen!21 A beginner's vocabulary for adults22 An introduction to the Chinese writing systemAppendix: Common Chinese surnames and forms of addressBibliography

Peter Coyne has had more than 30 years exposure to life and language in China as a student, teacher, corporate executive, business consultant, and government official.