{"product_id":"chinese-phrase-a-day-practice-volume-1-9781462915521","title":"Chinese Phrase A Day Practice Volume 1","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Chinese Phrase A Day\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun, and simple way to learn Chinese! Part of Tuttle's best-selling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough more people are studying the Chinese language than ever before, others are still wary of starting because they believe, \"it's too difficult.\" But \u003ci\u003eA Chinese Phrase A Day\u003c\/i\u003e will show absolute beginners that Chinese is in many ways much easier than other languages and it will help intermediate Chinese learners review and improve upon their past studies and practice Chinese everyday. With almost no grammar or tense, no verb conjugation and a consistency that English, Spanish, French and Japanese learners can only wish for, Chinese enables you to start conversing relatively quickly. After a few weeks of gradual progress your ability to read Chinese, write Chinese and speak Chinese will grow tremendously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis calendar like desk companion is divided into monthly topics and builds upon itself, one day at a time. Chinese phrases are kept short, simple and functional. Each of the 365 pages include these four components\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe simplified Chinese characters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe romanized Chinese (\u003ci\u003ehanyu pinyin\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe English phrase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Traditional Chinese characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA related cultural note to put the phrase into context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eAudio for all of the \u003ci\u003eA Chinese Phrase A Day\u003c\/i\u003e entries is available online. Listening and repeating after the native speakers in the audio files will help you to practice Chinese regularly and polish your spoken Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin listening comprehension. To get started, turn to Day One and begin studying the phrase, its meaning, pronunciation and cultural context. Then tear off the sheet and practice writing it a few times. In a matter of days you'll be on your way to reading and writing Chinese!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sam Brier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291851534587,"sku":"9781462915521","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_fe4ba259-0342-437d-b39d-a2058de9481a.jpg?v=1779190613","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/chinese-phrase-a-day-practice-volume-1-9781462915521","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}