Ultimate Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner-Intermediate (Book) [Large Print]

by Living Language

This deluxe course has everything you need to learn Mandarin from scratch or to revive the Mandarin that you learned years ago.Ultimate Chinesecombines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400021022
• ISBN13: 9781400021024
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Living Language
• Length: 393 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

it is a good course

Ultime Chinese is a great course to learn Chinese. It shows you how to write Chinese characters in a slow form and their usage in sentences which help you to learn in a more effective way. In addition, the book uses every day vocabulary and grammar notes which give you the opportunity to learn the language faster. It is a great course for a beginner-intermediate level of the language.

10 X Better Than Last Version

For students who tried the first version of LL Mandarin, this latest is far superior (both to the original LL and competitors). First, it now had grammar fully integrated into the course. So, as you proceed thru the course, you get a clear understanding of basic Chinese grammatical constructs. Second, it now has a separate set of CD's that are designed for book-free learning - i.e. listen while you drive. It would be helpful if the publisher included the text for this section, but it is fairly easy to follow without one. Worth the money - better than anything else I've seen on the market...

A very good book

A very good book for a beginner. You'll get to know some useful phrases and the grammar behind it.

Best in class

The only portion this series misses is the written, but that's not what they were aiming for. I have lived in Shanghai and traveled to various parts of China. The voices on CD are very realistic and relaxed, helping the student to understand ordinary speakers - rather than the "standard" Beijing pronunciation. I urge students to use the CD's alot along with the instructions. I found the grammar explanations far superior to any other text I have seen out there- and through 2 years of formal training and 2 practical (in the street) I have not seen a more balanced approach to subject and grammar (Much better than Pimsleur). My wife is Chinese and agrees with the points I have made here. She said there was a definite improvement after I studied these CD's (as opposed to my classroom instruction - not the teacher's fault though, in case she reads this). Hope this helps!

A good start.

This is a good, thorough introduction to spoken Mandarin Chinese. The dialogues contain pertinent, everyday vocabulary, there is enough grammar to make it possible to comprehend how the sentences are constructed. There are two sets of CD tracks for each lesson. One set helps you practice the dialogues and vocabulary, and the other explains grammar, although I would recommend reading the full grammar explanations in the chapters as well as listening to the recorded ones. I find this book and CD set pleasant to use and easy to follow.