Byrdsong

Essential holiday phrases

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

Basics	Accommodation
Food and drink	Shopping
Getting around	Olympics

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.