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This deluxe course has everything you need to learn Mandarin from scratch or to revive the Mandarin that you learned years ago.Ultimate Chinesecombines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. It’s the perfect way to learn Mandarin for school, for travel, for work, or for personal enrichment. In this book you’ll find: • 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions. • English translations and explanations of Mandarin grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and culture notes. • Quizzes and review sections to check your progress. • A complete summary of Mandarin grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses. • A section on letter writing for business or social occasions. • An extensive two-way glossary. • Up-to-date computer and Internet vocabulary, information on euros, and more!