Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of conversational Mandarin Chinese with grammar and culture. It covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study.40 lessons, each with a lively, authentic Chinese dialogue that includes the most common and useful expressions for everyday conversation. English translations and explanations of Chinese grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes. Sections that introduce you to reading and writing Chinese characters. Quizzes to check your progress. Summaries of measure words, question formation, and particles. An extensive two-way glossary. While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, Living Language® Ultimate Mandarin Chinese cassette packages include this manual. Praise for Living Language® Ultimate Mandarin Chinese "Sophisticated--easy to follow. This book provides an efficient and highly effective approach to learning Chinese." --Professor Theresa Jen, Bryn Mawr College Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of conversational Mandarin Chinese with grammar and culture. It covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study. 40 lessons, each with a lively, authentic Chinese dialogue that includes the most common and useful expressions for everyday conversation. English translations and explanations of Chinese grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes. Sections that introduce you to reading and writing Chinese characters. Quizzes to check your progress. Summaries of measure words, question formation, and particles. An extensive two-way glossary. While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, Living Language® Ultimate Mandarin Chinese cassette packages include this manual. Praise for Living Language® Ultimate Mandarin Chinese "Sophisticated--easy to follow. This book provides an efficient and highly effective approach to learning Chinese." --Professor Theresa Jen, Bryn Mawr College