Summary: China is vast, and so are its cities. What's more, Chinese roads, highways, and urban patterns are quickly evolving-so, now more than ever, the Western visitor must be able to ask for directions clearly and politely. Listening closely and effectively to the answers is just as important. This program presents vocabulary and phrasing that will help beginning Chinese speakers find out how to get...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2004
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McCormick, Megan
Summary: A traveler takes a tour of Beijing, China from Tiananman Square to the Forbidden City.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Pilot Productions 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.1 BEISummary: A night out in Beijing-whether it's an ordinary, relaxing evening or the high point of holiday festivities-is certain to involve a lot of conversation. This program helps beginning Chinese speakers with the right phrases and vocabulary for buying tickets, finding out what time an event starts, discussing favorite pastimes, and much more. Cultural topics include: the booming nightlife of the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2004
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Summary: Nothing's more important than family, and nothing demonstrates the nuances of the Chinese language like talking about family. Whether it's introducing one's parents, grandparents, and children or the best ways to discuss marriage and relationships, this program illustrates practical techniques for talking about home life and family connections in Chinese. Cultural topics include: young people...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2004
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Summary: Shot entirely on location in and around Beijing, this program follows a group of Chinese schoolchildren through their daily lives as it demonstrates the meanings and usages of numerous Mandarin words, phrases, and expressions. Viewers accompany the children as they move about Beijing, take a trip to the Great Wall of China, and relax at home. Additional lessons focus on a family meal, a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Yogerst, Joseph R.
Summary: "This beautifully illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals 500 of the best tent, cabin, glamping, and RV campgrounds-including opening dates, booking information, activity recommendations, and more-in all 50 states and Canada"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022