Mando's Mandarin Chinese Foundation Course A and B were created from years of real teaching experience. Many
students wanted a beginner textbook that felt friendly, practical, and not
overwhelming. So the A and B books were designed with real-life communication
at the center.
Mando's Mandarin Chinese Foundation Course A starts with the theme of people. You'll learn how
to introduce yourself and others, ask questions, talk about nationality, describe
where you live, introduce family members, talk about jobs and daily routines, and
make simple suggestions. Phrases like "Where do you live?", "This is my husband,"
and "Let's go to the park" appear throughout because they are truly useful.
Mando's Mandarin Chinese Foundation Course B focuses on numbers and everyday information:
quantities, dates, time, age, weather, prices, phone numbers, addresses, and short
messages. You'll move from basic numbers to practical sentences like "What's the
date today?", "I'll be there at seven," and "How much is this?"
Together, the two books contain twenty lessons, each with:
● Practical vocabulary
● Clear grammar explanations
● Gradual practice exercises
● Realistic dialogues
Each lesson is built around situations you will actually experience, making the
language memorable and usable. Whether you are learning on your own or
teaching others, the lessons can easily be adapted to different needs.
