Comprehensive Chinese (Mandarin)
IIIincludes 30 additional lessons (16 hrs.), which build upon the
language skills acquired in Levels I and II. Increased spoken language
ability. Also includes a Culture Booklet.Level III will increase your
vocabulary and grammatical structures and triple your spoken
proficiency. Upon completion of a level III, you will be able to:*
participate in most informal and some formal discussions on practical,
social, and some semi-professional topics,* form longer sentences while
maintaining the target language syntax,* be understood even by native
speakers unused to dealing with foreigners,* handle increasingly
difficult grammatical structures,* enjoy fluent conversations with a
variety of strangers,* have a near-native accent, and the subtleties of
the language will be apparent in your speech,Note: In order for the
Pimsleur Method to work correctly, you must first complete the Level I +
II language programs before proceeding to the Level III language
program.
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
III includes 30 additional lessons (16 hrs.), which build upon the
language skills acquired in Levels I and II. Increased spoken language
ability. Also includes a Culture Booklet. Level III will increase your
vocabulary and grammatical structures and triple your spoken
proficiency. Upon completion of a level III, you will be able to: *
participate in most informal and some formal discussions on practical,
social, and some semi-professional topics, * form longer sentences while
maintaining the target language syntax, * be understood even by native
speakers unused to dealing with foreigners, * handle increasingly
difficult grammatical structures, * enjoy fluent conversations with a
variety of strangers, * have a near-native accent, and the subtleties of
the language will be apparent in your speech, Note: In order for the
Pimsleur Method to work correctly, you must first complete the Level I +
II language programs before proceeding to the Level III language
program.
The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Mandarin
Chinese Did you know that Mandarin Chinese is the world's most widely
spoken language with over one billion native speakers? Once you get the
basics down, you'll be surprised how quickly you're able to begin
speaking it. And even knowing a little bit of the language will make
travel to China far easier, and much more fun. Whether your goal is to
travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family,
or just understand more of what's going on in the world around you,
learning to speak Mandarin Chinese will expand your horizons and
immeasurably enrich your life. The best part is that it doesn't have to
be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it
takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur
courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of
your learning. If you've tried other language learning methods but found
they simply didn't stick, then you owe it to yourself to give Pimsleur a
try. Why Pimsleur? - Quick + Easy Only 30 minutes a day. - Portable +
Flexible Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into
your busy life. - Proven Method Works when other methods fail. -
Self-Paced Go fast or go slow it's up to you. - Based in Science
Developed using proven research on memory and learning. - Cost-effective
Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native
speakers. - Genius Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. -
Works for everyone Recommended for ages 13 and above. What's Included? -
30, 30-minute audio lessons - 60 minutes of recorded Notes to provide
you some insight into Mandarin Chinese culture - In total, 16 hours of
audio, all featuring native speakers - a Notes Booklet and User's Guide
What You'll Learn Builds upon skills taught in Pimsleur's Mandarin
Chinese Levels 1 and 2. In the first 10 lessons, you will expand your
vocabulary and increase your fluency to an even higher level. You'll
gain experience participating in many informal and some formal
discussions on practical, social, and semiprofessional topics. You'll
skillfully form longer, more complex sentences, and most importantly,
you'll find yourself being understood, even by native speakers unused to
dealing with foreigners. You'll be able to join in conversations
eagerly, confident of being understood. In the next 10 lessons, your
skills will demonstrate ever-increasing mastery of Mandarin Chinese.
Speaking with grace and complete naturalness, you'll enjoy fluid
conversations on many new subjects. Delving deeper into cultural norms
and situations, you'll find yourself responding effortlessly, and able
to choose from a wide accumulation of vocabulary and structures. In the
final 10 lessons, you're nearing fluency with agile responses, and a
natural sounding, near-native accent. You're able to utilize the
language in subtle ways, and speak using past, present, and future
tenses. Self-confidence soars as you no longer experience the language
and culture as a foreigner, but as someone with a deepening insight into
the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world. One hour of recorded Cultural
Notes are included at the end of Lesson 30. These notes are designed to
provide you with some insight into Chinese culture. A Notes booklet is
also included. The Pimsleur Method We make no secret of what makes this
powerful method work so well. Paul Pimsleur spent his career researching
and perfecting the precise elements anyone can use to learn a language
quickly and easily. Here are a few of his "secrets": The Principle of
Anticipation In the nanosecond between a cue and your response, your
brain has to work to come up with the right word. Having to do this
boosts retention, and cements the word in your mind. Core Vocabulary
Words, phrases, and sentences are selected for their usefulness in
everyday conversation. We don't overwhelm you with too much, but
steadily increase your ability with every lesson.
This course teaches Mandarin, also known as
Standard Chinese. Mandarin is the official spoken language in Mainland
China and Taiwan. It is also widely spoken in Singapore and Malaysia,
and it is one of the five official languages of the UN. Mandarin is used
in Chinese schools, colleges, universities, and in the media. Learn
Mandarin Chinese today with Pimsleur. The Pimsleur® Method is
scientifically proven to be your fastest route to nearnative fluency.
Speak and understand Mandarin Chinese in just thirty minutes a day.
Mandarin Chinese III includes another 15 hours of spoken language
practice and one additional hour of culture notes, and is designed is
designed to be used after completion of Levels II and III. The beginning
offers you the chance to further expand your vocabulary and increase
your fluency to an even higher level. In these lessons, you'll gain
experience participating in many informal and some formal discussions on
practical, social, and semiprofessional topics. You'll skillfully form
longer, more complex sentences, and most importantly, you'll find
yourself being understood, even by native speakers unused to dealing
with foreigners. Understanding a large amount of the conversations you
hear, you'll be able to join in effortlessly, confident of being
understood. In the next 10 lessons your skills will show everincreasing
mastery of the language. Speaking with grace and complete naturalness,
you'll enjoy fluid conversations on many new subjects. Delving deeper
into cultural norms and situations, you'll find yourself responding
without thinking, and able to choose from a wide accumulation of
vocabulary and structures. In the final 10 lessons, you are nearing
fluency with agile responses, and a natural-sounding, nearnative accent.
You're able to utilize the language in more subtle ways, and speak
consistently using past, present, and future tenses appropriately.
Self-confidence soars as you experience the language and culture; no
longer as a foreigner, but with a deepening insight into an expanding
new world. One hour of recorded Culture Notes are included at the end of
Unit 30. These Notes are designed to provide you with some insight into
Chinese culture. A Notes Booklet is also included in PDF format. |