/ Are you looking for a simple way to learn Mandarin Chinese? / Do you want to progress at your own pace? / Do you want to communicate and get around with confidence? Let the experts be your guide! Beginner's Mandarin Chinese will help you get to grips with the basics and be confident in everyday situations -- without using jargon or requiring any prior language knowledge. With lots of support, practice pronunciation, examples and explanations this flexible course will suit your needs, whether you need a refresher, want to make the most out of a holiday or wish to go on to further study. With Teach Yourself Beginner's Mandarin Chinese you're in control of your learning and you set the pace! The CDs that accompany the book are available separately or in a book/CD pack. They have been specially recorded by native speakers and contain: / dialogues from the book / exercises in listening and speaking