Q. What is it?

A. The ideal Mandarin Chinese course for absolute beginners, designed for adults learning at home or in a class.

Talk Mandarin Chinese provides you with a clear, simple and successful way of learning Mandarin Chinese. Featuring introductions, ordering and talking about food and drink, finding your way around, buying things, finding somewhere to stay and getting around, it gives you the best possible grounding in the basics of Mandarin Chinese.

Whether you're learning for work, for a first qualification or just for fun, Talk Mandarin Chinese is the simplest way to start speaking the language in no time. Talk Mandarin Chinese comes either as a course book or a complete pack with the course book and CDs.

"Back from your holiday determined to learn the language but no time for nightschool? Try the BBC Talk short courses." - The Guardian

Q. Who is it for?

A. Talk Mandarin Chinese is for beginners.

Q. How do I use it?

A. Talk provides a clear, simple and successful way of learning Mandarin Chinese. It gives the best grounding in the basics of the language and helps you to start quickly understanding Mandarin Chinese and speaking it with confidence. 10 easy-to-follow units, with step-by-step presentation of the new language, and clear explanations of essential grammar and regular process checks make it simple to learn quickly.

Q. What language level could I reach?

A. Focusing on conversation skills, you will learn basic speaking and listening skills over a wide range of useful topics. This course is ideal for getting started before undertaking a first qualification or for those who just want the confidence to get by abroad.