--- product_id: 3972223 title: "Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs" price: "AR$163087" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3972223-pimsleur-chinese-mandarin-conversational-course-level-1-lessons-1-16 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs **Price:** AR$163087 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs - **How much does it cost?** AR$163087 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/3972223-pimsleur-chinese-mandarin-conversational-course-level-1-lessons-1-16) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs [Pimsleur] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs Review: Good progress after the first six lessons - I recently started a graduate program in which all the other grad students and about half of the faculty are Chinese speakers. I realized that I would never have a better chance to learn Mandarin and it would help me connect with my new colleagues. I bought these Pimsleur CDs and, having completed the first six lessons, feel like I'm ready to write a review. First let me say that I think any of the commercial language programs probably work if you actually follow the program. In this case the program is to listen to the CDs for half and hour per day, every day. The process is very interactive. You are asked to repeat phrases and answer questions in Chinese. The nice points about the Pimsleur method are that you have your hands free and that it only takes half an hour a day. I think I will be far less likely to blow this program off than I would if it required writing or computer work or took more time per day. I have been doing most of the lessons first thing in the morning while I drink my coffee. You are supposed to repeat each lesson until you get 80% of the responses correct. So far I have averaged three repetitions on each lesson. Progress: After a little over two weeks I find myself understanding a fair number of phrases and words when my colleagues are talking in Chinese. My overall listening comprehension is only about 5%, but that's progress. I have tried out several sentences on them and they seem impressed. The night before last I actually carried on a halting conversation with a waitress in a Shanghinese restaurant and she said my accent was "very good". I don't know if I believe her, but she said it in Chinese and I actually understood it! Overall I am very satisfied. I will probably buy the rest of the disks after I finish this set. I plan to visit China some time this year, so I want to be as far along as possible with the language by then. Review: Good but could be better - Let me first state that I recommend this product to anyone with no prior experience with Mandarin or someone who wants to casually learn a little. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: 1) CD format is great 2) Lessons are short and easy 3) You can learn very quickly IF you dedicate the time 4) Lessons learned in the previous section are reinforced in the next. Cons: 1) There is no pin yin to go with the CDs. I had a hard time distinguishing between, for example, "ni" and "yi". This is probably because I listen in my car instead of at home. Your best bet is to listen through your home stereo system or walkman. 2) The words and pharases you learn are not necessarily the ones you want. For example, in Lesson 4 you are taught how to say "Where is Long Peace street?" Who needs to know this?? 3) There is no discussion of sentence or phrase structure so that you can form your own. For example, the sentence "You speak Mandarin very well" is structured "You Mandarin speak very well". The serious learner needs lessons on sentence structure. Overall this is a good beginner product. If you're a serious learner, you'll need additional resources like a dictionary, phoenitics guide, and phrase book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,234,273 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,238 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) #3,400 in Books on CD #33,450 in Schools & Teaching (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (151) | | Dimensions | 9.5 x 2.2 x 8 inches | | Edition | 2nd Edition, 16 Lessons | | ISBN-10 | 0743550498 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0743550499 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 8 pages | | Publication date | November 1, 2005 | | Publisher | Pimsleur | ## Images ![Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Conversational Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-16 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vdpQ5F5kL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good progress after the first six lessons *by O***N on October 7, 2012* I recently started a graduate program in which all the other grad students and about half of the faculty are Chinese speakers. I realized that I would never have a better chance to learn Mandarin and it would help me connect with my new colleagues. I bought these Pimsleur CDs and, having completed the first six lessons, feel like I'm ready to write a review. First let me say that I think any of the commercial language programs probably work if you actually follow the program. In this case the program is to listen to the CDs for half and hour per day, every day. The process is very interactive. You are asked to repeat phrases and answer questions in Chinese. The nice points about the Pimsleur method are that you have your hands free and that it only takes half an hour a day. I think I will be far less likely to blow this program off than I would if it required writing or computer work or took more time per day. I have been doing most of the lessons first thing in the morning while I drink my coffee. You are supposed to repeat each lesson until you get 80% of the responses correct. So far I have averaged three repetitions on each lesson. Progress: After a little over two weeks I find myself understanding a fair number of phrases and words when my colleagues are talking in Chinese. My overall listening comprehension is only about 5%, but that's progress. I have tried out several sentences on them and they seem impressed. The night before last I actually carried on a halting conversation with a waitress in a Shanghinese restaurant and she said my accent was "very good". I don't know if I believe her, but she said it in Chinese and I actually understood it! Overall I am very satisfied. I will probably buy the rest of the disks after I finish this set. I plan to visit China some time this year, so I want to be as far along as possible with the language by then. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but could be better *by F***X on April 7, 2008* Let me first state that I recommend this product to anyone with no prior experience with Mandarin or someone who wants to casually learn a little. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: 1) CD format is great 2) Lessons are short and easy 3) You can learn very quickly IF you dedicate the time 4) Lessons learned in the previous section are reinforced in the next. Cons: 1) There is no pin yin to go with the CDs. I had a hard time distinguishing between, for example, "ni" and "yi". This is probably because I listen in my car instead of at home. Your best bet is to listen through your home stereo system or walkman. 2) The words and pharases you learn are not necessarily the ones you want. For example, in Lesson 4 you are taught how to say "Where is Long Peace street?" Who needs to know this?? 3) There is no discussion of sentence or phrase structure so that you can form your own. For example, the sentence "You speak Mandarin very well" is structured "You Mandarin speak very well". The serious learner needs lessons on sentence structure. Overall this is a good beginner product. If you're a serious learner, you'll need additional resources like a dictionary, phoenitics guide, and phrase book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impossible Language Made Possible *by C***D on January 11, 2007* This is the best audio language program I have used for a very challenging language. Unlike other audio programs that cram in much vocabulary and too little response time, Pimsleur Mandarin limits the vocabulary but teaches the beginner how to organize sentences. They do this through repetition and substitution. It was so subtle that I didn't realize how much grammar I learned. Used in combination with a book that provides Pinyin spelling and tones, it is even more useful for continuing at the intermediate levels. My only complaint is with how Simon and Shuster markets the set. I thought this was the complete Mandarin I course. It is only the first 16 lessons. To complete Mandarin I, you will need to purchase another set with 14 more lessons. The price is $175 or more depending on coupons and discounts. The problem is, this set includes the first 16 lessons that you already own and you have already mastered. This makes it redundant and expensive. I completed Mandarin I by finding a complete set on cassette(not CD as I preferred) at the library. Now, I just bought Pimsleur Mandarin II in CD and hope it is complete. 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