Chinese (Mandarin) II, Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs

Mandarin is the official language in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore. The Mandarin dialect is used in most Chinese schools, colleges, and universities, and in most TV programs, movies, and radio stations throughout the country. Mandarin is one of the five official languages of the UN.Comprehensive Mandarin Chinese II includes 30 additional lessons (16 hrs.), which build upon the language skills acquired in Level I. Increased spoken language ability. Also includes a Culture Booklet Level II will double your vocabulary and grammatical structures while increasing your spoken proficiency exponentially. Upon completion of a Level II, you will be able to:* engage in fuller conversations involving yourself, your family, daily activities, interests and personal preferences,* combine known elements into increasingly longer sentences and strings of sentences,* create with language and function in informal situations,* deal with concrete topics in the past, present, and future,* meet social demands and limited job requirements.