Urban Chinese: Mandarin in 21st Century China (Chinese Edition)

A practical and effective way for native English speakers to learn Chinese characters, tones, pronunciation, etc. by developing word association with English. "A unique book, organized for beginning students of Mandarin by a young Western student living in Beijing. Featuring an innovative design and many cultural notes, with five sections that introduce the language, teach radicals, idioms, slang, a useful category usage dictionary. Many illustrations and sidebars enhance the text."