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Learn on-line now! Download Map of China and learn to pronounce Chinese provinces learn to count Learn to tell time Survival phrases Survival phrases 1 Survival phrases 2 BNR Nieuwsradio broadcast Basic Pronunciation: Sounds of Standard Chinese - Initials and Finals Pinyin table - complete pinyin table with audio.     Made possible by John Yin Jinhua. The University of Vermont. Sound differentiation Learn to read menu: Some Chinese vegetables (page 31) Identify basic ingredients - See page 26 Identify dishes - See page 27 Download course related materials: Family relationship chart Birthday song Map of NL Beijing subway Food vocabulary

Survival Chinese Courses Information Group Course: €95 . 2 x 3 hours (once a week) Individual Course €210 . 2 x 2 hours (once a week) see Courses and Schedule page for more information. These courses are conducted in English. These courses are conducted regularly in Amsterdam and occasionally in other cities. See the respective school websites for information. Course 203 - Travel Chinese In two 3-hour sessions we prepare the traveller to China by giving an introduction to Chinese language and culture. Emphasis is placed on basic pronunciation and acquiring survival phrases to help you get around. You will also learn to read maps and signs! A 'pocket-size'(A5) phrase book accompanies the course. Course 204 - Adoption Chinese (Toekomstige ouders van Chinese kinderen) A course targeted at Western parents who will adopt Chinese children. Learn not just useful phrases for basic communication with your future child, but also survival phrases for getting about in China. You will also be introduced to Chinese customs and culture. A 'pocket-size'(A5) phrase book accompanies the course. Course 209 - Travel Chinese Individual The content as in Course 203, but on an individual basis. We can take into account your availability as well as specific requests.

Developed specially for our Travel Chinese course, this course book is now available for sale at €30/-.
(postage +€5 within Netherlands)

A handy booklet with a lot of practical phrases to help you cope with various situations. It comes in pinyin and Chinese with English translation. Simply point to the Chinese should all communications fail!

A5 size. comes with MP3 CD