Chinese For Dummies, 2nd Edition, teaches basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency. This book concentrates on Mandarin Chinese. It features 25 percent new and revised content, including a revamped, user-friendly organization; design improvements to both pedagogy and organization; and a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations. It also includes major updates in addition to all the necessary foundational information the Dummies reader needs in order to start speaking Chinese, including an expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations and pronunciations and a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary.