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Our belief is learning Mandarin is fun. And you should have fun in speaking it!

The most important value of a textbook is: It should be interesting. It should be relevant. And it should be properly structured.

That is the philosophy behind Mandarin Express series which focuses on speaking and listening for people who take Mandarin as a Second Language. It covers from Intro level to Intermediate level.

The features of Mandarin Express:

• Pinyin and simplified Chinese

• Practical task-based learning with the focus on form and function

• A wide variety of text presentations and practice

• Language materials presented in a fun, interesting way

• Highly attractive illustrations

• Audio tracks included

• For learners over 16 years old

Preview of the Mandarin Express books here.

Purchase the Mandarin Express e book versions here.

• Intro Level

There are two introductory courses offered in this level, Intro Level A and Intro Level B. The courses are designed for the learners with zero background in Mandarin (Putonghua). Each course focuses on 10 fundamental topics.

This level provides you with more than 700 essential words and phrases, which are introduced in a conversational context. Important structures are practiced and re-enforced in Students Workbooks..

 

After completion of this level, you will be able to participate in basic conversations and lay a foundation for continued learning.

     

 

 

• Basic Level

 

       

There are two courses offered in this level, Basic Level A and Basic Level B. The courses are designed for the learners with some experience in Mandarin (Putonghua), or have received 60 to 80 hours instructions on Mandarin. Each course focuses on 10 very important topics.

 

An enlarged vocabulary of 600 words and phrases are introduced through conversations and stories. Important words and structures are practiced and re-enforced through Students Workbooks.

 

After completion of this level, you will be able to carry more natural and social conversations. And you’ll enjoy talking to Mandarin speakers and start picking up phrases from them.  

 

 

• Pre-Intermediate Level

 

There are two courses offered in this level, Pre-Intermediate Level A and Pre-Intermediate Level B. The courses are designed for learners who can carry on more advanced conversations in Mandarin (Putonghua), or have received 120 to 150 hours of Mandarin instruction. Each course focuses on 10 advanced topics.

 

These courses will bring you adequate vocabulary and phrases to make your conversation more comprehensive. There is lots of discussions involved. You will practice expressing your own opinions and thoughts.

• Intermediate Level

There are two courses offered in this level, Intermediate Level A and Intermediate Level B. The courses are designed for speaker who are fluent in social topics, but with an aim of getting into historical events, world issues.

 

You will be able to use the language in discussions of abstract topics, and in a higher degree of fluency.

 

At this stage, these courses are enriched with full of realistic discussions.

 

 

The Cost of Mandarin Express Books

MSL Master Students will enjoy a 25% discount.