Since my kids have started to learn Chinese in class, I ran across this book on Amazon that seems to have all great reviews. Just thought it might be of help for those venturing to learn the language or at least communicate with their Chinese students. Sounds user friendly for those of us trying to learn foreign languages "later" in life.

http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Chinese-Don-Snow/dp/7100031664/ref=pd_sim_b_img_2

Survival Chinese (Paperback)
by Don Snow (Author)

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