Ease into Chinese: Real Simple Mandarin for Adults (Including MP3 CD)

．The book is a short course of 12 chapters for people learning Chinese for business ,travel and everyday life in China. ．It is aimed at adult English speakers who want to learn basic Mandarin Chinese outside of an academic environment. ．Readers can work through the book on their own or use it with a teacher in a small class situation. ．The book focuses on simplicity and thoroughness. ．New words are minimal. ．Explanation is detailed but clear and simple. ．The book has cartoons to make it more accessible. ．Other features include the use of a pronunciation guide throughout the book ,characters so Chinese can follow, exercises, and a CD.