Learn to Speak and Understand Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs
If you're looking to learn Italian but don't have a lot of time, then the best way to pick up Chinese is by using Pimsleur Chinese Audio courses.
Learning with Pimsleur Chinese
An Audio Only Approach to Learning the Chinese Language
The Pimsleur method takes into account that most people simply don't have the time to sit down and learn the Chinese language. This is why the course is audio focused.
The Comprehensive Chinese I course includes 30 lessons of essential grammar and vocabulary -- 16 hours of real-life spoken practice sessions -- plus an introduction to reading.
The Comprehensive Chinese I course includes 30 lessons of essential grammar and vocabulary -- 16 hours of real-life spoken practice sessions -- plus an introduction to reading.
DON'T GET TOO EXCITED ABOUT FREE PIMSLEUR DEALS!
Remember: Read the Fine Print & Look for Trusted Sources
Pimsleur is without question one of the best learning programs available. Quite a few vendors sell it; often with flashy deals. BE CAREFUL- read the fine print!A "Free" course may wind up costing you more than the average price Pimsleur sets go for!
Don't be fooled. Find a trusted resource. The recommended resources below are from the only online retailer registered and on good terms with the Better Business Bureau. I repeat! www.ultimatelanguagestore.com is the only online Pimsleur retailer that is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Check out their Better Business Bureau Membership
The Ultimate Language Store buys back your set for $120 (CDs) and $85 (Audio Chips) for up to a year after purchase.
Call them at 888-310-3643
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Where to Buy Pimsleur Cheaply and Confidently
- Pimsleur Chinese 1
- Learn to speak Chinese at an intermediate level in just thirty easy lessons with this highly effective course.
Sell it back when you're done for $120, guaranteed. - Pimsleur Chinese 2
- Will build on your knowledge and brings you up to the "Mid-Intermediate" level on the ACTFL scale. This course will provide the foundation skills for bilingual (spoken language) work requirements.
Sell it back when you're done for $120, guaranteed. - Pimsleur Chinese 3
- This part of the program will thrust you forward to the "High Intermediate" (the level before "Advanced") on the ACTFL scale. The emphasis turns to more complex self-expression and focuses on expanding conversation skills and more complex language structures.
Sell it back when you're done for $120, guaranteed. - Chinese Language Learning
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Dr. Pimsleur: The Language Master
Dr. Paul Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and testing and was one of the world's leading experts in applied linguistics. He was fluent in French, good in German, and had a working knowledge of Italian, Russian, Modern Greek, and Mandarin Chinese.Take advantage of his experience.
Pimsleur Chinese I
Upon completion of this Pimsleur Level I program You will be able to do the following:
- initiate and maintain face-to-face conversations
- deal with every day situations -- ask for information, directions, and give basic information about yourself and family,
- communicate basic information on informal topics and participate in casual conversations
- avoid basic cultural errors and handle minimum courtesy and travel requirements,
- satisfy personal needs and limited social demands
- establish rapport with strangers in foreign countries
- begin reading and sounding out items with native-like pronunciation.
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Great Stuff on Amazon for Learning Chinese
Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1: A Revolutionary New Way to Learn and Remember the 800 Most Basic Chinese Characters
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/13/2009) 
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Chinese Mandarin Talk Now Software Course
An Excellent Way for Children and Adults to Learn Basic Chinese
Get started today with Talk Now! Chinese Mandarin, the fast and easy way to learn a new language. Perfect for all ages, the CD teaches basic Mandarin vocabulary and phrases, and then tests what you have learned with fun games and quizzes.* Nine useful topics - first words, food, colors, phrases, parts of the body, numbers, time, shopping and countries.
* Speech recording - compare your pronunciation with the native speakers'.
* Intelligent Software - remembers words you get wrong and targets your weaker points.
* Automatic Localization - learn from your own native language (more than 100 available).
* Awards - collect points and gain bronze, silver and gold certificates.
* Learn on the move - with the printable dictionary and new iPod feature!
If you looking for an inexpensive ($29.99) and yet effective starter course, then the Beginner Chinese Mandarin Language Course is the way to go!
EuroTalk Mandarin Vocabulary Builder
Chinese Mandarin Software Course for Children
Primarily aimed to meet the requirements of children from 4-12, Vocabulary Builder Mandarin has proved popular with adults too!* Speech recording the chance to record cartoons and play them back in your own "cinema".
* Nine games of varying difficulty, with points awarded for correct answers.
* 3 Options learn, games and record
* Beautiful illustrations to reinforce your learning.
* Gold award for completing all of the language games.
* Over 100 words including colors, numbers, actions and simple sentences.
* Help from the friendly tiger he speaks over 50 languages!
Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
If you looking for an inexpensive ($29.99) and yet effective starter course, then the Mandarin Vocabulary Builder Language Course is the way to go!
TELL ME MORE® Chinese Learning
The Most Advanced Chinese Learning Software Available
TELL ME MORE®, the world's leading software for language learning, is valued by users and teachers alike for its speech recognition technology and rich linguistic content.TeLL me More now counts more than 5 million satisfied users worldwide.
Focusing on Mandarin Chinese, simplified writing and Pinyin, TeLL me More covers all the essential areas of language learning: command of over 800 basic characters, comprehension, pronunciation, written expression and grammar.
Developed in collaboration with INALCO (National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations), TeLL me More Chinese is the first language learning software based on speech recognition that can analyze the four tones of the Chinese language perfectly.
This package offers 3 levels: Beginner, Advanced, and Advanced + . It includes more than 300 hours of learning and 1,500 exercises.
To learn more about the most advanced Chinese course available, then visit the Tell Me More Chinese Course is the way to go!
Mandarin -The 100 Word Exercise Book
This book focuses on word formation, pronunciation, tips and the alphabet. There are various games and activities to play, as well as 100 tear-out flashcards for accelerated learning.If you looking for an inexpensive ($17.00 Free Shipping) and yet effective starter course, then the 100 Mandarin Exercise Book is the way to go!
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