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This is the abridged version of the trilogy The Torrents: Family, Spring, Autumn, masterpieces of Ba Jin, one of the greatest writers of modern Chinese literature. The trilogy recounts the decline of a large feudal family following the May Fourth Movement of 1919. The abridged version of 30,000 words for each title, approximately 1/10 of each of the original, can be listened to by elementary-level students of Chinese with a 2,000-word vocabulary or can be used as an aid to reading the original.

This is the abridged version of the trilogy The Torrents: Family, Spring, and Autumn, masterpieces of Ba Jin, one of the greatest writers of modern Chinese literature. The trilogy recounts the decline of a large feudal family following the May Fourth Movement of 1919. The abridged version of 30,000 words for each title, approximately 1/10 of each of the original, can be listened to by elementary-level students of Chinese with a 2,000-word vocabulary or can be used as an aid to reading the original.

「 中国語は難しい」「私には無理」最初は誰だってそう感じるのが普通です。でも安心してください。３ヵ月程度で中国語のリズムや音に慣れ、中国語を聞くのが心地よくなってきます。こうなればもうこっちのもの。

Long, long ago, people didn't know how to distinguish which plants were edible and which were not. Many suffered poisoning from eating the wrong food. Shennong, the chieftain of a tribe, decided to solve this problem.

In ancient Chinese mythology, Nüwa was the goddess who created the universe. She was half woman and half snake. Legend claimed that she created human by kneading clay into her image. One day, heaven collapsed, the earth cracked and a flood occurred. A Black Dragon Demon devoured humans as they appeared and they were confronted with an unprecedented catastrophe. How would Nüwa help the humans? Would she defeat the Black Dragon Demon? Please listen to the story of Nüwa to find out.

Chunyu Yi has five daughters. However, the absence of a son always makes his heart sink. To his surprise, when he is in trouble, Tiying, his youngest daughter, bravely steps forward to help.

This book invites you on a fascinating journey through timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. Spanning a diverse range of themes such as strategic thinking, effective communication, meaningful relationships, the art of learning, emotional wellbeing, and the pursuit of achievement and success, these idioms resonate deeply in our modern existence, transcending cultural boundaries to offer universal wisdom.

Two imperial concubines become pregnant. The emperor tells them that whoever gives birth to a boy first will be the queen. No one expected the emperor’s offer to embroil the palace in the gory intrigue that follows....

The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty was also China’s very first emperor. Although he is revered in Chinese history for unifying the country, he had a miserable childhood. What did he achieve that made him a remarkable statesman? What is his political legacy that continues to have a profound influence on China to this day? This story unveils an important chapter in Chinese history: the making of the first emperor.

You may have seen a bird holding branches in its beak in order to build its nest, but have you ever seen a bird picking up pebbles to throw into a vast expanse of water? There was indeed such a bird in ancient China.

Do you know the Monkey King? If so, do you know that his master, Xuanzang, was a real historical figure? Xuanzang was a Buddhist monk during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). More than 1,000 years ago, he traversed more than 25,000 km and overcame countless difficulties and dangers along the way to study Buddhism in India....

How did people weigh an elephant in ancient China? A young child came up with a brilliant solution.

The Chinese New Year’s Eve is called Chuxi, meaning “driving away the monster Xi”. There is an amazing legend about it....

In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you'll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Chinese words. Most importantly, you'll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings.

Hemos dividido nuestros libros para aprender mandarín en diferentes niveles de aprendizaje. Empieza por el libro “Principiante inicial” y continúa con los libros “Principiante” y “Principiante avanzado”. A continuación, sigue con la serie “Intermedio”. Por último, pon a prueba tus conocimientos y consolídalos con la serie “Diálogos”.

Our Mandarin Chinese language course is designed to help learners of all levels master the language and start to build fluency. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with the basics, or a more advanced learner looking to refine your skills, our course has something for everyone. Our experienced instructors will guide you through all the essential elements of the language, starting with a detail and comprehensive approach to Mandarin pronunciation, then introducing broadly used vocabulary, then adding some more technical vocabulary for specific situations.

This is an audio version of the same-named video course. This mini-course will walk you through the process of taking notes on Chinese. And also, you will learn to select the best notebook and use it effectively. Most importantly, you will learn to use colors to make your notes easy to read and to help you understand Chinese.

A language guide for English speakers who work with Mandarin Chinese-speaking clients in customer service roles such as in the financial, retail, and hospitality industries. The course teaches a number of useful phrases to help communicate with Mandarin Chinese-speaking clients. Content is organized over 14 daily sessions, including reviewing core Mandarin vocabulary and spaced repetition of content to aid learning and retention.

This course focuses on key words and phrases in Mandarin for doctors, surgeons, nurses, caregivers, and others who work in the medical and healthcare field. A review of commonly used Mandarin words and phrases is also included as part of the course. The course is broken down into 14 daily sessions, to enable a firm understanding of Mandarin medical terminology in 2 weeks.

If you are teaching Mandarin-speaking students, this course offers core vocabulary for managing a classroom environment and student interactions. Vocabulary is focused on words and phrases commonly used by teaching and educational professionals. This is an ideal way to broaden your Mandarin vocabulary if you are involved in education. A basic overview of core Mandarin words and phrases is also included as part of the course. The course is split into 14 daily sessions.