Language Learning
Series: Chinese
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With 1,3 billion people speakers only in mainland China, Mandarin is
the most widely spoken language on earth. Beside having the largest
pool of speakers, it is also the oldest continuous language. The oldest
examples of writing in China go back over 3,000 years all the way
to the Shang dynasty: these are the oracle bone records which were
written on tortoise shells and bovine scapulae for divination purposes.
With this product, you will not just learn to speak Mandarin, but you will also
learn the necessary skills to be on your way to fluency. The system is made
up of two programs on two CD-ROM's, Chinese for Beginners and
Everyday Chinese.
The first of the two software titles was designed to help beginners learn
the basics, focusing on sounds, tones, phonics, romanization and
the basic vocabulary used in everyday conversations. It builds your
knowledge of the fundamentals through lessons that gradually increase in difficulty. Before you
know it, you will be already able to speak and read Mandarin.
Everyday Chinese, the second part of the series, is intended to provide you with
maximum exposure to the language. It helps you increase your
working vocabulary by presenting it in a wide range of situations. Unlike in the Beginners
title, you are encouraged to select the lessons that best suit your needs.
With this software packgage, learning to speak and read is as
simple as pointing, clicking, and listening.
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