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13) Mandarin
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Introduces readers to the Mandarin dialect of Chinese, with information about where it is spoken, who speaks it, and what script it uses, as well as lessons of basic Mandarin phrases.
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Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of...
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Includes "standard hanyu pinyin romanizations, compounds and phrases for vocabulary building, step-by-step stroke order guides, special practice boxes with grid lines, and lots of extra practice sheets." Also features "foundation characters for the HSK A level language proficiency test, over 500 words and phrases containing the basic characters, and English definitions."--Cover.
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"... a fresh and fun approach to language learning. It is designed like a storybook rather than a textbook to give children a bright and stimulating introduction to Chinese and covers topics that will appeal to young learners, such as family and friends, school, toys and games, numbers and colors."--P. [4] of cover.
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