Chinese from Zero: Learn Chinese, Find Yourself
Embark on an immersive journey into Mandarin Chinese with Chinese from Zero: Learn Chinese, Find Yourself?the ultimate all-in-one guide for beginners, self-learners, and culture enthusiasts. Authored by Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, PhD, this meticulously crafted ebook combines academic rigor with practical, real-world applications to help you master pinyin, tones, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday dialogs while gaining cultural insights into China's rich history and modern life.
Why Choose Chinese from Zero? Chinese from Zero is designed for total beginners who want to learn Chinese quickly and confidently:
- Comprehensive Lessons: Covering tones, pinyin, basic characters, vocabulary, and grammar in bite-sized, easy-to-follow modules.
- Everyday Dialogues: Real-life conversations?from greetings ("你好" nǐ hǎo) to ordering food ("你吃米饭吗？" nǐ chi mǐfàn ma?)?reinforce your speaking and listening skills.
- Cultural Context: Learn when and how to use phrases like "谢谢" (xièxiè) and "不客气" (bù kèqi), plus insights into Chinese customs, festivals, and social etiquette.
- Progressive Structure: Build confidence through 20+ interactive tables and exercises, including character writing, fill-in-the-blank, and translation drills.
- Self-Assessment: Quizzes and "match and write" exercises at the end of each chapter let you track progress and retain key concepts.
- Practical Vocabulary: 300+ essential nouns, verbs, adjectives, and measure words (个, 本, 位) to navigate travel, shopping, daily routines, and more in China.
- Digital-Ready: Optimized for ebook platforms (Kindle, iBooks, Kobo), with clickable tables of contents, clear typography, and mobile-friendly formatting.
Who Is This For?
- Absolute beginners with zero Chinese knowledge
- Travelers seeking essential Mandarin phrases
- Students complementing classroom studies
- Self-taught learners looking for structured practice
- Professionals working with Chinese speakers
- Culture enthusiasts eager to explore China's language and traditions
Author Credentials Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, PhD, renowned linguist and educator at BRAC Institute of Languages, brings decades of teaching experience, academic research, and curriculum design to every page. His empathetic teaching style empowers you to find yourself through learning.
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