China Simplified: Language Gymnastics

by Stewart Lee Beck

This e-book was replaced by "China Simplified: Language Empowerment" in digital and paperback. New cover, new title, and improved content – all thanks to our reader feedback!!

134 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

Stewart Lee Beck 李渡 during his 24 years in China worked as a marketing director, bartender, actor, columnist, screenwriter, and documentary producer. This diversity of experience, coupled with his endless fascination with Chinese culture, fueled his two books: China Simplified: Language Empowerment and China Simplified: History Flashback. Stewart now lives in SE Asia with a Chinese wife whom he refers to as "the crazy woman who keeps me sane."

Reviews

[Yi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning languages isn't just about syntax and grammar. It's also about the cultural elements of the language.

If you're thinking about embarking on any kind of course of study for Mandarin, this should be your first read. Fast and concise; a great introduction that'll give you some key background--and help keep you sane as you struggle with a whole new language.

[Li Wei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just a book about the Chinese language. A very funny and insightful read that explains and demystifies aspects of the Chinese culture through its language.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mandarin is complex