Looking to write Chinese characters like a native?Your journey starts today!With the rapid growth of the Chinese economy and their business influence spreading across the world in every possible way, both the Chinese culture and language have been attracting unprecedented numbers of learners from every corner of the world over the last 20-30 years.In fact, in most developed countries, Mandarin has been offered as a popular second language along with English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Some learners even take one step further – landing their ideal job in China and living their dream lives in that beautiful, historic nation.However, the writing of Chinese characters remains as a challenge for most learners, particularly beginners. Thankfully, with the help of the Pinyin system, a learner can instantly pronounce any Chinese character. This is where our Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook comes in: an easy step-by-step workbook demonstrating how to write Chinese characters, stroke by stroke. How the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy works:Covering all characters and vocabulary needed to pass the newest version of the HSK level 1 Exam. Illustrating the corresponding pinyin, radical, English definition, stroke counts and common words for each character. Designated writing practice boxes are provided along with each character and vocabulary compounds.High-quality images and multiple types of practical exercises are also included at the end of each chapter for you to check your progress along the way.Finally, challenging audio exercises read out by a native speaker for you to fully immerse in the sound.Start dominating the art of writing Chinese characters with the Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy workbook series – you’ll write them and pass your exams like a native in no time!Pick up your copy of Mandarin Chinese Characters Made Easy today and level up your Chinese characters writing! Read more

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a language that has been proven to succeed every time.Unlike more traditional language learning courses, Paul Noble’s unique method has no grammar tests, no memory drills and no chance of failure. Whatever your experience with languages, whether you’re an absolute beginner or someone with basic knowledge who wants to improve their ability, this is the course to get you speaking Mandarin Chinese quickly, easily and effortlessly. Just listen, interact and learn wherever you are.In this audiobook, Paul will introduce you to the basics of Mandarin Chinese and guide you through over 15 hours of everyday scenarios that will build your confidence. You will learn a huge range of vocabulary in no time at all and be able to quickly make your new knowledge work for you in a variety of situations like asking for directions, eating out and talking about yourself. Two native-speaking Mandarin experts (male and female) will help you to perfect your pronunciation as you progress through the course.Language learning has finally become fun, enjoyable and accessible. A downloadable booklet is also included to use as a reference and revision tool. This download contains the entire course – Parts 1, 2 and 3. To continue your language learning journey once you’ve completed this course, download Next Steps in Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble for Intermediate Learners – Complete Course.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

The Pimsleur Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You'll be speaking and understanding in no time flat!Each lesson in lessons 1 to 5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese. Read more

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take your Mandarin Chinese to the next level with Paul Noble's simple, relaxed approach to learning that has been proven to succeed every time. Unlike more traditional language learning courses, Paul Noble’s unique method has no grammar tests, no memory drills and no chance of failure. Just listen, interact and learn wherever you are. In this audiobook, Paul will help you build on your existing Mandarin Chinese knowledge and give you the confidence to independently construct sentences and speak Mandarin Chinese fluently in a variety of scenarios. Language learning has finally become quick, easy and effortless. This 12-hour course also includes a handy downloadable booklet to help reinforce your learning. Next Steps is an intermediate course, for non-beginners, which follows on from the Learn Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

So, you’ve decided to learn Chinese. Now what?One of the toughest languages to learn, it’s never been easy to find story material in Chinese.… However, we’ve created a book that will change all of that.Language learning isn’t just about lessons or practice – it’s about consistency. You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting material can be so essential for somebody wishing to learn a new language.Therefore, in this book, we have compiled 20 easy-to-follow, compelling, and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Chinese (Mandarin) tongue.How Chinese Short Stories for Beginners works:Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and/or thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn a bit more about the Chinese culture.Having trouble understanding Chinese? No problem – apart from the English translation, we’ve also provided you with the Pinyin romanization of the Chinese language, so that you never have trouble understanding Chinese again!The summaries follow a synopsis in Chinese and in English of what you just heard, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble.At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Again, Pinyin romanization is included to make things super easy for you!Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Chinese, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Whether it’s true or false, or if you’re doing the single answer questions, don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Chinese Short Stories for Beginners and level up your Chinese, right now!PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Can learning another language be as easy as speaking your own? Yes - with Pimsleur it's that easy. Learn on your own time, at your own pace, and wherever you choose.Chinese (Mandarin) Level 2 Lessons 21-25 builds on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Mandarin Chinese. Read more

Young children have big feelings. They need to have the language to describe what they’re feeling. This is the focus of Little Bun: A Bilingual Storybook About Feelings.Little Bun is learning how to express his emotions with words. Little Bun is sharing how he feels so people around him can understand him and support him.In this delightful story, readers will:learn twelve key feeling words that can be used throughout the day;understand how to identify their feelings and share them using proper vocabularyuse emotion words in different scenariospractice feeling words and sentences in two languagesdevelop social skills using the story to role play with parents, siblings, and caregiversand much more…This is a children’s bilingual storybook written in English, Simplified Chinese, and Pinyin pronunciation support.Little Bun: A Bilingual Storybook About Feelings is a story that guides young children to identify their feelings, helps parents/caregivers acknowledge children’s emotions, and supports their developing social-emotional skills.This book is written by the mother-daughter duo, Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and Emily Blodgett. Little Bun marks a milestone for the co-author’s bilingual journey. The creation of Little Bun originated from one of the authors’ favorite foods from their Taiwan Chinese heritage culture - bāo zi, steamed buns with sweet or savory fillings. Read more

Ronny the Frenchie Is Here to Teach Your Kids Beginner-Friendly Chinese Characters to Jumpstart Their Chinese Language Learning - Fun-Filled Learning and Simple Explanations to Make Practicing Chinese EasierEmbark on an exploration of China's rich cultural tapestry and master the art of writing Chinese characters with finesse with Ronny, our lovable bulldog mascot!In this engaging workbook, you'll get to know a little more about the Chinese writing system with a short introduction and the captivating story behind it. As you traverse through its pages, you'll discover some stories behind the strokes and structures that form the foundation of communication in China.Guided by insightful explanations, multiple practice pages, and split-up topics for ease of learning, you'll gradually master the intricate art of writing Chinese characters!Discover:Fun-filled learning for any child: With simple and entertaining explanations given by Ronny The Frenchie, you’ll go on an educational journey that will unlock the world’s hardest language to learn.Character memorization has never been so easy!: With bold and big fonts along with provided transliterations, you’ll be picking up these new words in no time.And more!Whether you're a language enthusiast, a traveler drawn to China's mystique, or simply curious about the world's most intricate writing system, this book is your gateway.Through immersive learning this guide transforms the difficult task of learning characters into something easy to understand and enjoyable.Join us in celebrating the beauty of China's language and culture, one stroke at a time.Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and Grab a Copy Today! Read more

This book is a companion book for HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook and Workbook, designed to help learners to build a strong foundation in Mandarin Chinese Characters in each Lesson.It includes:6 Main Rules of Chinese Stroke Order & Example Characters8 Basic Chinese Character Stroke Groups, Writing Direction & Example CharactersNew Words from Each Lesson 1 - 7 from HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook 1Mandarin Characters in Large PrintPinyin with tonesEnglish MeaningsPopular Phrases in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin and English Definition.Stroke OrderExample Sentences with new WordsDaily Dialogues similar to the conversation of each LessonQuiz and Answers - With Pinyin and English MeaningIt is perfect for beginners who want to master the most important vocabularies of the Chinese Language easily and quickly. Read more

A Fuse #8 Production / School Library Journal “2021 Board Books” Featured Series“Stunning new series...” —Let's Talk Picture Books“Best Children’s Books of 2021” ―Red Tricycle“Attractive paper collages…cut and layered to create arresting images. Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews Bird. Oiseau. Pájaro. In this delightful board book, explore words of the world and learn the names of a variety of colorful birds in the six most widely spoken languages.Curious minds will love the playful, brightly colored collages and multilingual exploration of birds and their names from around the world.This beautiful board book pairs gorgeous collages of eighteen types of birds with their names across the six most popular languages worldwide: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Chinese (Mandarin), and Arabic, as well as the language of universal friendship, Esperanto.This book is the perfect size for little hands, and children (and parents) will enjoy testing out each word and identifying similarities in sounds across languages as well as the names that stand out. The Words of the World board book series encourages multilingual exploration and curiosity about our world among young readers. Each book promotes language learning through playful and sophisticated collages and even includes phonetic pronunciation for Hindi, Chinese, and Arabic. Language is a powerful tool that binds us together across cultures, and developing our skills beyond a single language helps us to expand our ability to: Problem-solve and use critical-thinking skillsConsider other people’s perspectivesBecome aware of our surroundingsA perfect gift to help spark curiosity, a love of learning, and language skills in young readers. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable inks. Read more

Are you or your child learning Chinese?We know that it could be daunting - each stroke’s starting point, direction, and order matter. But learning it doesn’t have to be hard.This Sight Words Practice is designed to teach the correct way to write Chinese.Inside, you will find:100 Sight words with cute characters to attract and keep your child’s attentionWith pinyin spelling, English translation and a picture for each character5 traceable characters for practiceStroke by stroke examples for each characterFull color interiors with big fonts - ideal for children and adults6 word families: animals, family members, foods, vehicles, body parts, fruitsWith words carefully selected so that they can be repeated in daily livesLearn while having a good timeSuch a great way to teach your child the right way to write Chinese.Get your copy now! Read more

This book contains the full text of the first three stories in our best-selling Journey to the West series for people learning to read Chinese. The three stories told here – The Rise of the Monkey King, Trouble in Heaven, and The Immortal Peaches – are unchanged from our original versions except for minor editing and reformatting.These three stories all focus on the adventures of Sun Wukong, the Handsome Monkey King, one of the most famous characters in Chinese literature and culture. His legendary bravery, his foolish mistakes, his sharp-tongued commentary and his yearning for immortality and spiritual knowledge have inspired hundreds of books, television shows, graphic novels, video games and films.The full story of Sun Wukong’s adventures is told in the original Journey to the West, an epic 2,000 page novel written in the 16th Century by Wu Cheng’en. Journey to the West is probably the most famous and best-loved novel in China and is considered one of the four great classical novels of Chinese literature.These stories are written, as much as possible, using the 600-word vocabulary of HSK3. They are presented in Simplified Chinese characters and pinyin, and include an English version and complete glossary. Free audiobooks are available on YouTube’s Imagin8 Press channel, and on our website, www.imagin8press.com. Read more

Open the pages of this book and you'll soon be speaking Mandarin Chinese! Colorful illustrations and simple labels make learning Mandarin Chinese fun. From the basics to cool phrases, this book will give you lots to talk about! Read more

Learn English and Mandarin words with panda cousins Gordon and Li Li in this charming and colorful bilingual first words book!Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words.Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation. Each spread of this sturdy book spotlights a different theme, including greetings, everyday words, numbers, and animals! And every word features the English and Pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice.This is an adorable and informative must-have first words book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to open the door to learning a second language -- and future language success! Read more

LEARN CHINESE WITH ROSETTA STONE: Build the foundation for a new language with Rosetta Stone's picture dictionary! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary such as numbers, colors, animals, and more, using traditional characters. Jump start communication skills with common greetings, questions, and other useful phrases. COLORFUL & FUN: Colorful pages and delightful illustrations bring the language to life for both children and adults!LEARN SOMETHING NEW: Did you know that the Chinese word for pistachio means happy fruit? This is probably because the open shells on the pistachio kind of look like a smile. Find more of these fun language facts throughout the book! PRONUNCIATIONS BY NATIVE SPEAKER: Throughout the book, scan QR codes to hear each vocabulary word pronounced by a native speaker. WHY ROSETTA STONE: For nearly 30 years, learners have turned to Rosetta Stone's award-winning product to build the fluency and confidence they need to speak new languages. BOOK CONTAINS: This is an 80-page book, printed on 60 lb Text Smooth paper, and sized at 8.5" x 10.875". Read more

This book is a companion book for HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook and Workbook, designed to help learners to build a strong foundation in Mandarin Chinese Characters in each Lesson with the Aim to Master Chinese Characters.It includes:6 Main Rules of Chinese Stroke Order & Example Characters8 Basic Chinese Character Stroke Groups, Writing Direction & Example CharactersNew Words from Each Lesson 8 - 15 from HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook 1One Word per PageMandarin Characters in Large PrintPinyin with tonesEnglish MeaningsPopular Phrases in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin and English Definition.Example Sentences for each characterStroke OrderFrom Stroke Order to Tracing Character, From Mi Zi Ge (Rice Field Grid) to Tian Zi Ge ( Field Grid), help you from Zero to Master the character Step by Step.Daily real life Dialogues of Learned Characters at the end of each Lesson - Learn how to use the Word in real Life.Quiz and Answers at the end of each lesson.It is Perfect for Everyone who want to Master the Most Important Vocabularies of the Chinese Language easily and quickly. Read more

The timeless wisdom of Chinese folktales presented in parallel English and Chinese texts!Switch up your bedtime reading with this memorable bilingual anthology. These traditional Chinese tales are fun to read and each one contains a gentle moral telling kids how to be a good person and live a good life. The stories are presented with parallel English and Chinese texts on every page, along with dozens of charming color illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi.The ten traditional folktales in this volume include:"Gold and Silver Hatchets" — Showing children the rewards that honesty can bring"How Can You Weigh an Elephant?" — It takes a small boy to solve an impossible task" How Silk Was Invented" — And how women contributed to the development of Chinese cultureAnd many more!Sure to delight readers of all ages, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales is perfect for parents who want their children to absorb the timeless wisdom of Chinese folk stories and also perhaps learn some Chinese along the way! Read more

With 20 classic Chinese inspirational Sayings in English, Mandarin Chinese Characters and Pinyin throughout the whole book.Chinese Mǐ Zì Gé 米字格 Notebook:“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.”“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”Cool Black Soft Matte Cover with Classic Chinese Dragon Image and Characters1st Page with Sayings in English, Chinese Characters and Pinyin for:2st Page with Sayings in English, Chinese Words and Pinyin for:Interior Page Design Layout: classic Mǐ Zì Gé - Rice Grid Style, the grid resembles Chinese character for rice, 米 mǐ.one top line for date and subjectwith classic Chinese quotes on each pagebottom with page numbers 12 x 12 Cells Per Page80 PagesPage Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm)A4Paper Quality: Standard Amazon Thick White Book PaperPrinting Feature: black and white, double-sided printingPerfect for :Mandarin Chinese beginnersIntermediate Chinese LearnerAdvanced Chinese LearnerLearning Chinese Pinyin, Alphabets, Letters, Characters, Words, Phrases and Sectences.Chinese Grammar PracticeChinese Vocabulary Building, Self-StudyChinese HSK (1,2,3,4,5,6) Test PreparationConfucius Institute Courses and HomeworkChinese Essay Writing and Translation ExercisesChinese Handwriting and Calligraphy PracticeTraditional Chinese Characters Practice (Taiwan and Hong Kong)Simplified Mandarin Chinese Characters Writing (Mainland China)Unique Cool Gifts for Loved Ones Who is learning Chinese Read more

A Fuse #8 Production / School Library Journal “2021 Board Books” Featured Series“Stunning new series...” —Let's Talk Picture Books“Best Children’s Books of 2021” ―Tinybeans“Attractive paper collages…cut and layered to create arresting images. Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews Bird. Oiseau. Pájaro. In this delightful board book, explore words of the world and learn the names of a variety of colorful birds in the six most widely spoken languages.Curious minds will love the playful, brightly colored collages and multilingual exploration of birds and their names from around the world.This beautiful board book pairs gorgeous collages of eighteen types of birds with their names across the six most popular languages worldwide: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Chinese (Mandarin), and Arabic, as well as the language of universal friendship, Esperanto.This book is the perfect size for little hands, and children (and parents) will enjoy testing out each word and identifying similarities in sounds across languages as well as the names that stand out. The Words of the World board book series encourages multilingual exploration and curiosity about our world among young readers. Each book promotes language learning through playful and sophisticated collages and even includes phonetic pronunciation for Hindi, Chinese, and Arabic. Language is a powerful tool that binds us together across cultures, and developing our skills beyond a single language helps us to expand our ability to: Problem-solve and use critical-thinking skillsConsider other people’s perspectivesBecome aware of our surroundingsA perfect gift to help spark curiosity, a love of learning, and language skills in young readers. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable inks. Read more

In English and Mandarin Chinese, Belle Yang's bilingual board books celebrate the natural world with simple concepts and beautiful, bold illustrations.In springtime, when wild geese come to nest, there are eggs for counting. But how many goslings will there be? And how many in the whole paddling family, when Papa and Mama join them? Tonal marks used in the book are explained in a final spread, along with a pinyin translation of the Chinese characters. Read more