Books by Wendy Abraham

The fun way to learn to speak ChineseWith more than 1.2 billion speakers across the globe -- and with nearly 3 million in the U.S. alone -- Mandarin Chinese claims the top spot as the world's most common language. If you want to learn this language to get ahead at school or work, or to make your travel to China easier, this is the handy reference you'll want by your side.Chinese For Dummies teaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.* Concentrates on Mandarin Chinese and features new and revised content* Includes major updates to all the necessary foundational information needed to speak Chinese* Covers grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations* Offers a refreshed mini-dictionary complete with even more vocabulary* Find free conversational audio tracks onlineAs the Chinese economy continues to grow, the importance of Chinese as a trade language will also increase. If you're a student or business professional who has a basic understanding of the language, you'll be poised to surpass your peers when it comes to dealing with international markets. So get started today!

Learn to write 100 characters in ChineseBillions of people worldwide speak Chinese--and now you can learn to write 100 characters in the world's most-spoken language! Whether you're taking a course, looking to get ahead at work, or just want to up the ante when you're communicating with Chinese-speaking family and friends, Chinese Character Writing For Dummies gets you up to speed fast.This workbook will guide your first steps in learning Chinese characters. It contains 100 basic characters, including 44 simple characters (pictograms and symbols) and 56 composite characters (ideograms and ideo-phonograms). It helps you little by little to familiarize yourself with the pieces of the puzzle most frequently used, as well as some basic Chinese writing rules.* Offers online bonus content that includes instructional videos, downloadable flashcards, and printable writing pages* Shows you how to write 100 Chinese characters* Provides instruction for beginners, students, and lifelong learners* Gives you helpful tips on how to memorize charactersSpeaking Chinese will take you far--and learning to write some of the most common characters will only take you farther! Find out how Chinese Character Writing For Dummies can help you today!

Provides hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips to Speak Chinese instantly. This book enables you speaking Chinese in no time. It helps to discover how to: get directions, shop, and eat out; talk numbers, dates, time, and money; chat about family and work; discuss sports and the weather; and deal with problems and emergencies.