Mandarin Chinese: An Introduction Mobo C. F. Gao
Publisher: Oxford University Press

But there is always a time for me to say?? Sep 11, 2012 - The 25 consonant sounds may vary from what you're used to in English, so it is important to learn from a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. According to the CIA World Factbook, China has the largest population in the world with over 1.3 billion people. Lesson plans for Chinese students from the elementary level to the advanced level are provided. Jun 27, 2009 - There are four tones in Mandarin Chinese, and in this method each tone is associated with a hand movement: a green thumb which is something level like the chime of a bell; a blue finger pointing to the sky in which the voice rises as in a question; a red V of two fingers where a note falls and then rises again; and then finally a short sharp black note of one finger stabbing Strange, I was thinking of you when the teacher mentioned Singapore in the introduction. Jan 9, 2014 - Can you say 2014 "Days are too busy? Sep 11, 2012 - This article lists 25 of the best lesson plans for teaching Mandarin Chinese. As the world becomes smaller through globalization and Chinese becomes one of the most widely spoken languages on earth, learning Mandarin has become a valuable job skill. So far, 18 students have signed up for the introductory course of six weeks. John's is proud to announce the introduction of a course in Mandarin Chinese in the High School, starting as an extra-curricular option this fall.