Saying Hello

1. Saying Hello

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2. Introduction to Tones

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3. Ordering a Coffee

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4. Airport - Arriving

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5. Taxi - Going to Hotel

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6. Hotel - Checking In

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7. Numbers 1-10

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8. Breakfast

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9. Shopping

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10. Introducing yourself

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11. Meeting a Colleague

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12. Going for Lunch

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13. Ordering Lunch

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14. Numbers 11 to 999

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15. In the Office

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16. Telling the Time

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17. Ordering Dinner

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18. Having Dinner

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19. Days of the Week

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20. Booking a Day Trip

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21. Sightseeing

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22. Taking the Subway

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23. Asking for Directions

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24. Buying a Phone

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25. At the Bar

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26. Karaoke with Friends

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27. Planning Meeting

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28. Giving a Presentation

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29. Leisure Centre

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30. Talking about Family

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31. Months of the Year

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32. Weather

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33. Visiting the Bank

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34. At the Market

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35. At the Post Office

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36. Sightseeing

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37. Contract Extension

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Here you'll learn Chinese basic words and phrases that you'll need to say hello or to start a conversation. This is your essential starting point for your understanding of the Chinese language. You will learn Chinese through Pinyin, which is the system of writing Mandarin Chinese in the English alphabet.

Dani meets you on arrival at Beijing International Airport. Luckily Dani is a fluent English speaker, and can easily guide you during your time in China! You are in China on a business trip but you will have plenty of free time to see the sights, meet interesting people, experience the local culture, and of course learn Mandarin Chinese!

Beijing International Airport is the first taste of China that many visitors will experience. A very modern and large third terminal was added in time for the Olympic Games in the city in 2008. It's comfortable surroundings make for a pleasant introduction to China for the weary traveller. It's an ideal place to get started on your journey of learning Mandarin.



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