This text aids readers wanting to learn how to speak Mandarin and learn about Chinese culture, by presenting chapters on vocabulary, pronunciation, inflection, business and casual
communication, travel, cuisine, and cultural aspects. Each chapter contains background on the topic and common words and phrases. The book includes a historical and cultural overview of the
country, and chapters on health care and how to communicate with providers, spirituality, working and teaching in China, and hosting a Chinese exchange student. An audio CD is included to aid
with pronunciation. Grasso is a translator and editor at East China Polytechnic University Publishing in Hong Kong. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
