Wednesday 2 July 2008

BBC Chinese - Downloads and games

Essential holiday phrases

Take these phrases with you on your mp3 player and as print-out!



Mp3 downloads from BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/quickfix/

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A lively introduction to Mandarin Chinese in 10 short parts.
Click on the topics in order to see the slideshow and hear the language.

You'll also find useful phrases with tips on pronunciation and grammar,
cultural notes and a short challenge to check what you've learnt.
At the end of each slideshow there's a chance to watch a short
(approx. 1 min) videoclip taken from the TV series.

Get a better insight into the Chinese language and learn about the tones beforehand. Play the Chinese Tone Game.

Find more information in the User guide.

For starters
  • Introducing yourself
  • Family introductions
  • Saying a bit about yourself
  • Ordering drinks


  • Ordering a meal
  • Doing some shopping
  • Asking for directions
  • Getting around by public transport
  • Finding and booking a hotel

  • Chinese Tones Game

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/games/tones.shtml

    Chinese Characters game
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/chinese/games/characters.shtml


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    Real Chinese is also a brand new TV Series, repeated regularly on BBC Learning Zone, BBC Two.


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