• Learn Chinese - Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set, Lessons 1-55

  • Absolute Beginner Chinese #7
  • By: Innovative Language Learning
  • Narrated by: ChineseClass101.com
  • Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars (35 ratings)

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Learn Chinese - Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set, Lessons 1-55

By: Innovative Language Learning
Narrated by: ChineseClass101.com
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Start speaking Chinese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set, a completely new way to learn Chinese with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Chinese friends. This Box set includes our Learn Chinese - Introduction to Chinese and Learn Chinese – Gengo Beginner Chinese audiobooks.

Why are the audio lessons so effective?

  • Syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly
  • Repeat after the professional teacher section so that you can practice proper pronunciation
  • Quick cultural tips in each lesson will help you navigate your way even better
  • Above all, fun and relaxed approach to grasping a lot of information quickly and easily
  • Effortlessly learn from a bi-lingual and bi-cultural host as they guide you through pitfalls and pleasures of China and Chinese

You see, unlike other audiobooks, we actually teach Chinese and Chinese culture. With each lesson, you will master a target phrase and key vocabulary. This is a complete lesson taught by a professional, bi-lingual teacher! Listen to the preview now!

This is NOT a vocabulary audiobook with just words and their translations. These short and effective audio lessons will allow you to:

  • Speak Chinese within minutes of your first lesson
  • Understand the culture, customs, and people of China
  • Order the food you want in restaurants
  • Travel in taxis, trains, buses, and cars with confidence
  • Master manners, etiquette, and customs
  • Use surprise phrases and tips that will leave your guests wondering where you learned them.

The first course in this box set is Learn Language - Introduction to Language. This audiobook will take you through the basics of Chinese with Basic Bootcamp, All About and Pronunciation lessons.The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. Then, you'll hear the conversation two times: One time at natural native speed and one time with English translation. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed. Finally, practice what you have learned with the review track. Repeat the words and phrases you hear in the review track aloud to practice pronunciation and reinforce what you have learned.

In the 15 All About lessons, you’ll learn all about Chinese and China. Our native teachers and language experts will explain everything you need to know to get started in Chinese, including how to understand the writing system, grammar, pronunciation, background on culture, tradition, society, and more -- all in a fun and educational format!

The five Pronunciation lessons take you step-by-step through the most basic skill in any language: How to pronounce words and sentences like a native speaker. You’ll go from basic concepts to advanced tips and will soon sound like you’ve been speaking Chinese your whole life.

The next course in this box set is Learn Chinese – Gengo Beginner Chinese The course consists of lessons centered on a practical, real-life conversation.

In each lesson, first, we'll introduce the background of the conversation.Then, you'll hear the conversation two times:One time at natural native speed and one time with the English translation. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts. Next, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed at the end of the lesson.Finally, practice what you have learned with the review track. Repeat the words and phrases you hear in the review track aloud to practice pronunciation and reinforce what you have learned.Before starting the lessons, go to InnovativeLanguage.com/audiobooks to get the lesson notes for this course and sign up for your FREE lifetime account.

©2010 Innovative Language Learning, LLC (P)2011 Innovative Language Learning, LLC

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Pretty disappointing

Sorry, but I can't recommend this to a beginner trying to learn Chinese. On the positive side, the two teachers (one American, one Chinese) are fun to listen to when they're chatting about Chinese culture. But the language instruction, which is only 20% or so of the tapes, is pretty poor. It's not something you can listen to in the car, because the instructors don't lead you through a learning process. They just say the words once or twice, and that's it. If you're just starting out and looking for something to listen to in the car, jogging or whatever, check out YoYo Chinese instead.

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good for fresh beginner into intermediate

very long and a lot of good content. lots of language for practical situations. starts with very basics in beginning chapters, but as usual you still need to start with some real life basic chinese class to better understand it all. maybe the start is too boring for more advanced, but all is still good for ongoing language practice/ review. sometimes the chinese spoke too fast or speech was not clear though, btw thats just like real life. its mainland, shanghai chinese so not same usage as everywhere else.

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Because I only live once

I thought this is very fun you get a lot of laughs.
a lot of laughs makes good emotions.
good emotions make great memories.
Have fun learning Chinese!

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Not your typical learn a language program

This is a collection of podcasts from Chinese Class 101. Personally I found it helpful. It’s not your typical language program where a word or phrase is said in English, pause, then said in Chinese. The podcast first begins talking about Chinese culture and listing top 5 stuff. Personally, I thought the explanations were helpful. Probably the best explanations I have heard about Chinese grammar, negating words, and forming questions. Those background information is important and not often shared in language programs where you just have to figure it out. The language portions are pretty fast paced so you’ll probably need to pause it yourself, write it out on paper, and even rewind the program by a few seconds. I personally enjoyed this program but I do have a bit of background in Mandarin. It recommended for a beginner if you just want to listen to it while driving. However, if you’re sitting at a desk and have a pen/paper, this program is very helpful and a good learning Chinese podcast. I got it for free with my Audible premium membership so that’s a plus. I believe this podcast is also available on apple podcast for free.

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Great Refresher with charming hosts.

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I grew up in Taiwan and was fluent in Mandarin as a child but have since gottten a bit rusty - this course is great in that it offers you the basics without telling you what you already know (i.e. the pronunciation and tones.) This is less of a formal instruction course and more of a Podcast format.I really enjoyed the hosts who are charming a funny and have great chemistry. This series may not be for everyone - but if you're an intermediate Mandarin speaker in need of a refresher this course might be just what you're looking for.

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Good if you are immersed in it daily

I enjoyed listening to the hosts, they were very engaging. I think that this would be very helpful if you lived in China or Taiwan, but if you, like me, are trying to learn the language in America, this will not do a ton for you. It was helpful to hear them discuss grammar and usage points, I really liked that. The culture snippets were also helpful. I really appreciated Victor's usage tips, I think they were very helpful. Unfortunately, I don't think I ended up learning much vocab as it wasn't structured well for that, very little repetition. I got a lot more out of Pimsleur, but it does cost a lot more.

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great way to learn to speak Mandarin

Where does Learn Chinese - Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set, Lessons 1-55 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Easy to learn Chinese! The two speakers are pleasant and easy to listen to and learn from!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Learn Chinese - Ultimate Getting Started with Chinese Box Set, Lessons 1-55?

I can continue to go back and keep learning at my own pace!

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