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Colloquial Chinese: The Complete Course for Beginners, 2nd Edition

Kan Qian

Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, Colloquial Chinese offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Chinese. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

What makes Colloquial Chinese your best choice in personal language learning?

  • Interactive – lots of exercises for regular practice
  • Clear – concise grammar notes
  • Practical – useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide
  • Complete – including answer key and reference section

Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Chinese is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Mandarin Chinese.

Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on two CDs or in MP3 format, or comes included in the great value Colloquial Chinese pack. Recorded by native speakers, the audio complements the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and pronunciation skills.

Sample Lesson 1 of the Colloquial Chinese course here. This exclusive web sample includes interactive exercises and audio linked directly to the relevant dialogues and vocabulary.