Price reduced. ***************************** This vocabulary book is for Chinese language learners aiming to acquire everyday conversational skills. It carefully selects only the essential words necessary for smooth daily communication with native speakers. It emphasizes the perspective of "mastering verbs," which was lacking in conventional vocabulary books. It considers how to use words in live conversations by combining verbs with nouns. It consists of basic vocabulary, making it suitable as a starting point for learning. Most of the vocabulary includes example sentences, allowing you to learn within context. There are approximately 1600 headwords, but you can learn about 2000 words including the vocabulary in the example sentences. The included CD also contains the pronunciation of the example sentences. Table of Contents 0 Basic Words 1 Movement and the Five Senses 2 Daily Life 3 Social Life 4 Culture (Thought/Activity) 5 Plants, Animals, and Nature - Title: Chinese Vocabulary Book for Immediate Conversation - Number of CDs: 2 CDs included - Author: Kenji Ogura - Publisher: Nagase (2001/10/15) Toshin Books - Paperback: 255 pages