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The Very Practical Chinese Book
Table of Contents
In addition to the first three chapters of the VPC book, here is our Table of Contents, so you can see exactly what you're getting from our conversation book! 45 conversations on a wide range of topics!
VPC Book Chapter 1
- CD1 no.006 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
- CD1 no.007 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
- CD2 no.001 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
- CD2 no.002 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
- CD2 no.003 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
- CD2 no.004 Ch.1 - At the Breakfast Stand.mp3
VPC Book Chapter 2
- CD1 no.008 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
- CD1 no.009 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
- CD2 no.005 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
- CD2 no.006 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
- CD2 no.007 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
- CD2 no.008 Ch.2 - Where are you from.mp3
VPC Book Chapter 3
- CD1 no.010 Ch.3 - So how much money do you make.mp3
- CD1 no.011 Ch.3 - So how much money do you make.mp3
- CD2 no.010 Ch.3 - So how much money do you make.mp3
- CD2 no.011 Ch.3 - So how much money do you make.mp3
Pinyin English Glossary
40 pages - over 3000 words, phrases and even sentences found in the VPC Book and Study Guide, listed alphabetically by their phonetic (pinyin) component. A great reference and study tool
~see for yourself!
English Pinyin Glossary
This is the same list, only this time alphabetically ordered by English meaning. A great way to cross-reference your learning and look up words and phrases quickly. Take a look!
Tongue Twisters!
There are 20 well known tongue twisters in this book! They're a great way to limber up your tongue and guaranteed to impress your friends!
Slang
Only Very Practical Chinese gives you up-to-the-minute slang — straight from the streets of Taipei!
16 pages of great street slang you won't find in any other book!
Proverbs
Although many proverbs are hundreds of years old, they're used in everyday conversations. We've chosen 36 of the most oft used proverbs and showcased them in dialogues, showing you how to use these age-old expressions in modern life!
The Very Practical Chinese Study Guide
The Study Guide is a 225 page guide to the VPC book, in which each and every sentence of the 45 dialogues is broken down, line by line, for ease of comprehension. In additon, the Study GUide provides explanations of common expressions, and many more examples based on the vocabulary and sentence patterns in the book. While the book can stand on its own, the Study Guide is a tremendous resource to possess, expertly complimenting the book. Take a look!
VPC Study Guide Chapter 1
VPC Study Guide Chapter 2
VPC Study Guide Chapter 3
