Chinese for Beginners
Casey O. Jordan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
If you’ve always wanted to speak Chinese but didn’t know where to start, this is the audiobook you’ve been waiting for.
Chinese for Beginners: Learn to Speak Naturally in 30 Days is a step-by-step guide designed to help you speak real, practical Mandarin without getting lost in grammar rules or character memorization. It’s built for the way you live, work, and travel—with easy-to-follow lessons, real-life dialogues, and cultural tips that bring the language to life.
In just a few minutes a day, you’ll start to build conversations you can actually use. From saying hello and ordering food, to asking for directions or talking about your hobbies, this audiobook teaches you how to speak Chinese naturally and confidently.
You’ll learn how Chinese pronunciation works using Pinyin, how the four tones shape meaning, and how to listen, repeat, and respond like a native speaker. You’ll also pick up polite expressions, survival phrases, and the cultural know-how that makes all the difference in daily life.
This audiobook is perfect for:
You don’t need years of study. You need a voice to guide you, daily practice to build habits, and practical words that stick.
Chinese for Beginners gives you exactly that—and more. By the end of 30 days, you’ll be speaking Chinese with more confidence than you ever thought possible.
Let’s get started. Your journey to real conversation begins now.
Duration - 4h 19m.
Author - Casey O. Jordan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Benjamin Bautista ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. If you’ve always wanted to speak Chinese but didn’t know where to start, this is the audiobook you’ve been waiting for. Chinese for Beginners: Learn to Speak Naturally in 30 Days is a step-by-step guide designed to help you speak real, practical Mandarin without getting lost in grammar rules or character memorization. It’s built for the way you live, work, and travel—with easy-to-follow lessons, real-life dialogues, and cultural tips that bring the language to life. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll start to build conversations you can actually use. From saying hello and ordering food, to asking for directions or talking about your hobbies, this audiobook teaches you how to speak Chinese naturally and confidently. You’ll learn how Chinese pronunciation works using Pinyin, how the four tones shape meaning, and how to listen, repeat, and respond like a native speaker. You’ll also pick up polite expressions, survival phrases, and the cultural know-how that makes all the difference in daily life. This audiobook is perfect for: You don’t need years of study. You need a voice to guide you, daily practice to build habits, and practical words that stick. Chinese for Beginners gives you exactly that—and more. By the end of 30 days, you’ll be speaking Chinese with more confidence than you ever thought possible. Let’s get started. Your journey to real conversation begins now. Duration - 4h 19m. Author - Casey O. Jordan. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Benjamin Bautista ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Introduction: Your 30-Day Journey to Learn Chinese
Duration:00:00:05
Why Chinese is easier than you think
Duration:00:04:38
The power of daily practice and immersion
Duration:00:03:58
How this book helps you speak naturally
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 1: The Basics of Mandarin Chinese
Duration:00:00:05
Introduction to Pinyin: the building blocks of pronunciation
Duration:00:04:13
The 4 tones explained simply with examples
Duration:00:05:05
Chinese characters vs. Pinyin – what beginners need to know
Duration:00:04:54
Practice drills for confidence
Duration:00:05:38
Chapter 2: Greetings and Everyday Expressions
Duration:00:00:05
Saying hello and goodbye in natural ways
Duration:00:05:16
Introducing yourself and asking someone’s name
Duration:00:05:17
Polite words: please, thank you, sorry, excuse me
Duration:00:05:53
Cultural notes: how greetings differ in China vs. the West
Duration:00:05:46
Chapter 3: Numbers, Dates, and Time
Duration:00:00:04
Counting from 1 to 100 with memory tricks
Duration:00:05:51
Asking and telling the time
Duration:00:06:05
Talking about days, months, and birthdays
Duration:00:05:15
Useful practice dialogues
Duration:00:05:09
Chapter 4: Essential Travel Phrases
Duration:00:00:04
Asking for directions and transportation basics
Duration:00:06:07
Buying tickets for train, bus, or metro
Duration:00:06:31
Ordering food and drinks like a local
Duration:00:06:06
Survival phrases for emergencies
Duration:00:05:49
Chapter 5: Talking About Family and Friends
Duration:00:00:05
Family vocabulary with practical examples
Duration:00:06:44
Asking about someone’s family politely
Duration:00:06:10
Saying “this is my friend,” “this is my sister,” etc.
Duration:00:06:12
Dialogues you can use right away
Duration:00:05:48
Chapter 6: Shopping and Money
Duration:00:00:04
Bargaining phrases you’ll actually hear in China
Duration:00:05:05
Numbers in action – handling prices
Duration:00:05:41
Buying clothes, souvenirs, and essentials
Duration:00:04:43
Cultural tip: When bargaining is appropriate
Duration:00:04:50
Chapter 7: Food and Dining
Duration:00:00:04
Ordering dishes in a restaurant
Duration:00:05:09
Talking about tastes: sweet, spicy, salty
Duration:00:04:56
Asking for recommendations and house specialties
Duration:00:04:42
Real-life restaurant dialogues
Duration:00:04:52
Chapter 8: Work, School, and Daily Life
Duration:00:00:04
Introducing your job or studies
Duration:00:05:27
Talking about hobbies and interests
Duration:00:04:38
Useful small-talk for daily conversations
Duration:00:05:10
Practice exercises to connect with people
Duration:00:05:35
Chapter 9: Practical Communication Skills
Duration:00:00:05
Asking for clarification when you don’t understand
Duration:00:04:31
How to say “I don’t know,” “Can you repeat that?” naturally
Duration:00:04:32
Using body language and context to aid communication
Duration:00:04:32
Building confidence with mistakes
Duration:00:04:25
Chapter 10: Putting It All Together – 30 Days of Speaking Chinese
Duration:00:00:06
A step-by-step 30-day practice schedule
Duration:00:06:40
Daily drills: listen, repeat, write, speak
Duration:00:04:16
Example dialogues to rehearse each day
Duration:00:04:14
Tracking your progress and staying motivated
Duration:00:04:27
Bonus Section: Learn Chinese the Smart Way
Duration:00:00:04
Apps, podcasts, and YouTube channels that pair with this book
Duration:00:04:59
How to create your own language immersion at home
Duration:00:05:24
Quick review cheat sheets: tones, numbers, common verbs
Duration:00:05:05
Next steps for intermediate learners
Duration:00:05:26
Conclusion: Speak Chinese with Confidence
Duration:00:00:04
Review of what you accomplished in 30 days
Duration:00:04:13
Encouragement for continued learning
Duration:00:03:18
How to use your new skills in travel, business, or relationships
Duration:00:04:16
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:20