This language learning book introduces the learner to all the basics of the Chinese language and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. It enables users to begin efficiently communicating from the very first day, and its compact size makes it an excellent tool for travelers or business people looking to learn Chinese on the road without giving up on any content.

This Mandarin language learning book includes:

• Useful notes on the Chinese script, pronunciation, sentence structure, vocabulary, and grammar
• Sections covering greetings, requests, idiomatic expressions and everyday situations
• Cultural information about Chinese etiquette as well as do's and don'ts
• A glossary of the most commonly-used Mandarin Chinese words and phrases
• Companion audio with many hours of native-speaker recordings of the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises.

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.