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One Minute Mandarin Peter Coyne

One Minute Mandarin By Peter Coyne

One Minute Mandarin by Peter Coyne


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A guide for professionals travelling to China who don't have the time to study Mandarin extensively, but want to learn the essential phrases to get by on the street and in meetings. It covers the basics of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

One Minute Mandarin Summary

One Minute Mandarin: A beginner's guide to spoken Chinese for professionals by Peter Coyne

Heading off to China for a business trip? Don't know a word but want to impress? Grab One Minute Mandarin and make the most of your travelling time!One Minute Mandarin is designed for anyone who hasn't got time to study Mandarin seriously, but wants the essential phrases to get by in the street and in meetings. It is written in pinyin rather than Chinese script to make learning easy, and it covers the basics of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, with an emphasis on spoken Mandarin.It includes invaluable phrases and quotes that can be worked into speeches, and tips on etiquette and culture that will make even a brief stay in China a richer experience.One Minute Mandarin is accompanied by audio files which can be downloaded from the Allen & Unwin website. You can use it to tune in your ear to key phrases in Mandarin and practise your pronunciation.

About Peter Coyne

Peter Coyne has had 30 years exposure to life and language in China as a student, teacher, corporate executive, business consultant and government official. He holds a Masters in Asian Studies from the Australian National University and is currently working in Taipei. This book is based on his experience of teaching Mandarin to CEOs and other leaders.

Table of Contents

IntroductionChinese pronunciationA guide to pinyin spelling1 How do you do Mr Wang?2 I am very happy to meet you3 Welcome to China!4 Long time no see!5 He/she in Chinese6 Can you speak English?7 Let me invite you to dinner8 Who is he?9 What time is it now?10 I like to eat Chinese food11 May I? OK?12 We are old friends13 Beijing is beautiful14 No problem15 How do you know that?16 What is this?17 Let me think about it18 Heavens above!19 Climb higher see further20 Ladies and Gentlemen!21 A beginner's vocabulary for adults22 An introduction to the Chinese writing systemAppendix: Common Chinese surnames and forms of addressBibliography

Additional information

GOR005400079
9781741754599
1741754593
One Minute Mandarin: A beginner's guide to spoken Chinese for professionals by Peter Coyne
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
20080501
168
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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