Express Yourself in Mandarin
2Speak will teach you the most used Mandarin vocabulary and phrases. You will master basic conversational skills, like greeting someone, introducing yourself, and asking and answering complex questions. Join in a wide range of social interactions. Express your ideas, share your feelings, talk about daily life, business, and local events – all clearly and spontaneously. Make great progress in just 8 weeks.
Explanations That Work
Unlike other software, 2Speak is organized around the idea that Mandarin is more than just a series of pictures and vocabulary words. Adults need explanations to understand how a language works. Step by step, the 2Speak Mandarin software shows you the rules you need to know. Do more than just memorize – learn to speak your own Mandarin sentences.
Lose Your Accent – Anywhere
With 2Speak, you’ll sound like a local and blend in. Learn the tips and tricks to speak without an English accent from native Mandarin speakers. With 2Speak’s portable audio, you can practice on your computer, in the car, at the gym or anywhere you like. 2Speak’s one click export to your iPhone, iPod, Android, or any other Mp3 device, makes taking the course on the go easy.
Your Questions Answered
2Speak Mandarin is more than just language software, it’s a growing community of Mandarin language learners. You’ll gain unlimited access to the built-in Mandarin social network. Collaborate with others, ask questions, and discuss how to improve your Mandarin. Get involved and get the help you need 24 hours a day.
Practice Makes Perfect
Find a Mandarin conversational partner in one click. Practice with Mandarin speakers all over the world with the integrated audio/video chat. Talk with others over audio alone or turn on your webcam for an interactive video practice session. Try out your new skills with another Mandarin speaker and master Mandarin by practicing in real-life.
What’s Included with 2Speak Mandarin Software
Interactive Study Guide
If you were to print out the interactive study guide, there would be over 500 normal sized pages of text. 2Speak Mandarin is comprehensive. Step by step, the text works with the course audio to teach you what you need to get fluent.
Portable Audio Instruction
There are over 40 hours of native speaker audio that build upon the lessons of the interactive Mandarin text. Learn to speak Mandarin without an accent. Practice on your computer or export to your iPod or any other mp3 audio device in one click.
Access to Mandarin Social Network
Gain unlimited access to the built-in Mandarin language social network. Find an Mandarin conversation partner that is also using the 2Speak Mandarin course and compare notes.
Built in Audio and Video Chat
Practice with Mandarin speakers all over the world with the integrated audio and video chat. Master Mandarin by practicing in the real-world.
2Speak Mandarin Starter vs. 2Speak Mandarin Complete
The only difference between the two courses is the amount of material you receive. 2Speak Mandarin Starter is the first half of the course (roughly 600 hours of instruction). 2Speak Mandarin Complete contains all the content of Mandarin Starter, plus an additional 50% more.
Topics Covered by 2Speak Mandarin
With over 60 individual classes, you will learn to master Mandarin by listening to and practicing with simulated conversations, engaging exercises, and skill units as you work through the interactive study guide and audio content. 2Speak Mandarin covers just about every area that you need to master in order to speak Mandarin like a native. The topics covered by the entire course include:
Basic Mandarin Concepts
- Alphabet and Writing
- Colors and Numbers
- Basic sounds in Mandarin
- Everyday Vocabulary & Most Used Words.
Everyday Situations
- Shopping
- Food.
- Beverages.
- Eating out and Restaurants.
- Banking and Money.
- Talking about Health.
People and Culture
- History & the Arts.
- Talking about Sports.
- Common Occupations
- Religion and Government.
Greetings & Polite Conversation
- Hello, goodbye, and others.
- Talking about names.
- Introductions.
- Gender differences.
- Talking about the Weather.
Talking about time
- Past.
- Present.
- Future.
- Days of the Week.
- Calendar and Holidays.
Travel and Getting Around
- Asking for Directions
- Sightseeing.
- Driving and other Transportation.
Software Delivery and Computer Requirements
Instant Download
Get Started Immediately After Checking out.
- Mandarin Starter - Interactive Study Guide (250 Pages), 20 Hours Mp3 Audio, Mandarin Social Network and Video Chat.
- Mandarin Complete - Interactive Study Guide (500 Pages), 40 Hours Mp3 Audio, Mandarin Social Network and Video Chat
Computer Requirements
- Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- Mac OS 10.4 and later with Intel Processor
- 512 MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
- Internet Access (for Video Chat and Social Network Only)
Optional Backup Disc
Have a copy of the software shipped to you on disc, anywhere in the world. Makes a great gift. See the option to add the disc to your order at checkout.