Learning Languages - Chinese - Ch. Multimedia

This double CD provides listening material and accompanies the book "Teach Yourself Beginner's Chinese".

China's capital Beijing is located in the northeast of this vast country, divided into north and south by Chang'an Avenue, and into east and west by the Forbidden City and Tianaman Square. Beijing's vibrant mix of ancient monument's and bustling modern life make it an intriguing destination.

Traveler Megan McCormick begins her journey at the infamous Tiananmen Square, the former stage of the Cultural Revolution rallies. From here she travels to the Forbidden City, kept out of bounds for 500 years. She ends her journey ... read more

China Highlights is a concise and comprehensive first introduction to China and the Chinese culture. Viewers will gain a quick understanding and appreciation through the 18 carefully selected topics such as sports, food, fashion, family, festivals, people, society, language, literature, history and the arts. China Highlights is informative and yet easy to digest. It is also ideal as a Chinese language classroom resource. Suggested activities are included to provide instructors with ideas on classroom activities that will enhance st... read more

Introduces Mandarin Chinese to children in a fun and easy-to-grasp manner. Useful phrases and vocabulary words for everyday situations such as greetings, playing, and eating are included.

This is a fun, portable way to learn language basics. Not just another audio language program, the "On the Move series" features an engaging, natural approach to language learning ideally suited for today's hurry-up world. Unlike other audio programs that feature dreary drill formats and seemingly endless word lists, these innovative programs convey all the vitality and color of the cultures in which the languages are spoken. A lively narrator guides listeners through each course, at times meeting up with two other native speakers ... read more

Nine-year-old Qinbo and her family live in Ningbo, a port city in China. We see Qinbo's father prepare breakfast and bike to work, follow her mother to work on a motor bike, and go to school with Qinbo on a public bus. We visit the parents' work sites, sit in on lessons at school, take a peek at students' after-school activities, and watch Qinbo, her friend, and family as they do karioki together in the evening.
Kun's mother and father grow bonsai in the mountains around their village near Ningbo. We follow Kun as he walks a... read more

This pack is compatible with any iPod. With more than 40 million sold, iPod commands an impressive 82 percent of the MP3-player market. The author Alex Chapin is a celebrated innovator of digital language-learning systems.

A complete language lesson in a tin - each set includes a 94 page phrase book and a one-hour audio CD that will have you conversing like a native in no time.

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What does Issue 1 contain? Monthly focus : Greetings and self-introduction Chinese basics : greeting friends in Chinese Sitcom : Love at first sight - a show about making friends Talk show : Introducing yourself in a Chinese rap song Sentence patterns : asking for directions in Beijing and Taipei 3D theater : Let's work out!, a 3D animation about introducing others in a gym Asian attractions: time for Chinese noodles

My Family. Live Interactive Chinese 2 Kit covers the themes : How to Introduce your family, asking for directions and the animation "skateboard mishap" provides sentence patterns about parts of the body and where you hurt.

Food. This is the third issue in the elementary set of 8 issues subscription for learning Chinese. Sold separately at this price, this issue includes the themes of food, asking directions, expressing willingness and leisure activities. Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD.

Interests and Hobbies. This is the fourth issue of Live Interactive Chinese Basic. This issue includes the themes of interests and hobbies, at the theatre, beverages, and making conversation. Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD packaged within the magazine in a new format.

Phone Conversations. Issue 5 focuses on the theme of phone conversations - ordering by phone, inviting friends by phone/SMS, getting through on the phone. More "asking directions" are included and the city of focus in this issue is Shanghai. Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD packaged within the magazine in a new format.

Making Appointments. The focus theme for issue # 6 is "Making an appointment". The Asian attraction is "Seasonal Supplements"... an excellent cooking article. Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD packaged within the magazine in a new format.

Emotions. The monthly focus for this issue is "Expressing emotions" and the Asian attraction is "Food that brings good fortune" - excellent cultural materials for you through DVD and CDROM. Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD packaged within the magazine in a new format.

The monthly focus for this issue is "Transportation"... go shopping, take the wrong subway and learning about the fast food culture in "Asian attractions". Includes DVD, CDROM/MP3 and audio CD packaged within the magazine in a new format.

Man has constructed many remarkable monuments, but only one can be seen from space. The Great Wall of China remains the most soaring architectural achievement of the Chinese people but its not the only one, as this entertaining and informative program reveals. Highlights include dazzling graphic re-creations of a Chinese village from seven thousand years ago, the terracotta army of the First Chinese Emperor and Beijings Forbidden City. Features superb 3D graphics, State-of-the-art computer generated animation, all new location foot... read more

This 30-lesson course includes a thorough textbook that covers phonetics, vocabulary, and a practical analytical grammar. Graded lessons offer both characters and phonetic transcriptions, reading exercises, and practice in translation and writing. The "Pin yin" transcription system of mainland China is employed, with a conversion table for those familiar with the earlier Yale and Wade systems.

The Great Wall of China is the one of the most massive building achievements in history. Winding 6000 kilometers through undulating mountains it is the only man-made structure visible with the naked eye from space. Examine the mysteries of one of the most awe-inspiring monuments in the world with modern engineers and leading historians.