The #1 Chinese self-study course on the market is now available with online audio!Spoken by over 900 million people world-wide, Mandarin Chinese is the standard dialect for business and trade in China, one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and the world`s most widely spoken language. Ideal for those new to Chinese, learning at home or in the classroom, `Beginner`s Chinese with Online Audio` make learning to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese easier than ever. It includes:- 10 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and exercises- A Chinese-English glossary of vocabulary used in the book- Additional exercises for teaching stroke order and writing skills, plus an index providing traditional character equivalents- Technology sections on how to read and write Chinese characters on a computer- Online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by professional actors from Beijing