Survival Chinese in a Week

A Pocket Guide

By: Fiona Lewis

Narrated by: Tsoming Liu

Survival Chinese in a Week is the compact, language companion you’ll be glad you packed. With bold visuals, fun characters, and essential phrases laid out in real-life scenes, this book gives you the confidence to speak up—even with zero experience.

• Say what you need, fast: Learn key phrases for greetings, shopping,directions, food, and emergencies
• Visual memory hacks: Manga-style illustrations make words and situations stick
• Practice writing: Trace simple calligraphy with helpful stroke guides
• Fits in your bag or pocket: Take it with you everywhere
• Learn casually: No pressure, no grammar drills, just the stuff that matters most

Whether you’re headed to Taipei, Beijing, or your local Chinatown, this is the ultimate grab-and-go Chinese survival guide.

You never know when you’ll need it. But when you do—you’ll be glad it’s in your pocket.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Fiona Lewis (P)2025 Fiona Lewis

Pocket Phrases That Actually Help

I grabbed this before a trip and ended up using it more than I expected. I listened on the way to places and felt ready to speak up instead of freezing. The focus is on everyday moments, like ordering food or getting a taxi, which made it useful right away. I liked that it didn’t bog me down with rules. It felt light, quick, and practical. I wasn’t fluent, but I was understood, and that felt like a win.

Perfect for Tourists and Expats

This book is a lifesaver for anyone spending time in China. It covers greetings, numbers, directions, transportation, and even polite phrases that locals appreciate. It’s not overwhelming and builds confidence quickly.

Perfect Pocket Lifesaver

This fit in my bag and saved me at a café, a market, and a taxi stand. Clear scenes, bold phrases, and quick writing guides made it fun and stress-free.

Quick, Practical, and Surprisingly Fun

This is the perfect crash course for anyone traveling to China or wanting to pick up basic phrases fast. The structure is super accessible, no fluff, just clear and useful expressions for real-life situations. The tone is light and encouraging, and the pace makes it easy to follow even on a busy schedule. You won’t be fluent, but you’ll feel a lot more confident navigating markets, restaurants, and everyday conversations.

Smart Strategy

Listening to Strategic Thinking gave me practical insights into long-term planning and decision-making. Quinn Voss presents game theory and strategic concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. Ivan Busenius’ narration keeps the content engaging, making complex ideas feel clear and actionable. This audiobook sharpened my approach to both personal and professional challenges.