From the Book - Second Edition.
Getting started. Chinese in a nutshell --
The written word: checking out Chinese characters --
Warming up with the basics: Chinese grammar --
Getting started with basic expressions: Nǐ hǎo! --
Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight --
Speaking Chinese at home --
Chinese in action. Getting to know you: making small talk --
Dining out and shopping for food --
Taking care of telecommunications --
Chinese at school and at work --
Recreation and outdoor activities --
Chinese on the go. Planning a trip --
Finding a place to stay --
the part of tens. Ten ways to learn Chinese quickly --
Ten things never to do in China.
Getting to Know a Little Chinese
The Nitty Gritty: Basic Chinese Grammar and Numbers
Introductions and Greetings: Ni Hao!
Part II: Chinese in Action
Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Eating and Drinking: Ganbei!
Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports
At the Office and Around the House
Taking the Road Less Traveled: Asking for (and Giving) Directions
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Ten Ways to Pick Up Chinese Quickly
Ten Things Never to Do in China
Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions
Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Chinese
Appendix A: Chinese Verbs
Appendix B: Chinese-English Mini-Dictionary
