The Everything Speaking Mandarin Chinese Book

The Everything Speaking Mandarin Chinese Book by Grasso, J.F.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781593377236.

This text aids readers wanting to learn how to speak Mandarin and learn about Chinese culture, by presenting chapters on vocabulary, pronunciation, inflection, business and casual communication, travel, cuisine, and cultural aspects. Each chapter contains background on the topic and common words and phrases. The book includes a historical and cultural overview of the country, and chapters on health care and how to communicate with providers, spirituality, working and teaching in China, and hosting a Chinese exchange student. An audio CD is included to aid with pronunciation. Grasso is a translator and editor at East China Polytechnic University Publishing in Hong Kong. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)