Infinity Knowledge Book | 15 Minute Mandarin Chinese: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Language Learning)
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15 Minute Mandarin Chinese: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Language Learning)

  • Writen by D.K. Publishing
  • Publisher Dorling Kindersley
  • ISBN 9780241601389
  • Publication Date 2024

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK’s 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast.
The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework – you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.
-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.
-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.
-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book’s easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there’s no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Learn more languages with DK’s 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more!

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DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Arabic fast.
The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Arabic vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

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-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.
-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.
-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.
-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

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At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin and more!

Teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast.

The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping.

Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.

Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover:

-Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new -vocabulary.
-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.
-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.
-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter

The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more!

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