By DK Publishing
Combining the easiest of DK's visible and audio methods to studying languages, the Eyewitness shuttle visible Phrasebooks with CDs train the words which are crucial for navigating effectively overseas.
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Extra resources for Eyewitness Travel Guides: Mandarin Chinese Visual Phrase Book (EW Travel Guide Phrase Books)
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