This book is designed for those who want to learn basic Mandarin within a short period of time. The use of simple phrases and sentences will help readers to grasp the language in no time at all. The different tones of of Hanyu Pinyin have been indicated so that the right pronunciation for each syllable can be said as a difference in tone may cause the word to carry a different meaning. Available in dual language of English and Mandarin, this book is suitable for all age groups.