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GATE: China 2018: Language, Culture & Arts

Language Learning Resources

Transparent Language Online - Duke University Libraries has a free online language service for learning Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and dozens of other languages. Just register for an account and select the language you would like to learn.

Pimsleur Language Program Chinese (Mandarin) - Ford Library and Duke University Libraries have audio CDs for learning basic Mandarin which can be checked out from Ford Library, Lilly or Perkins Library. Check the library catalog for availability.

Overdrive ebooks and eAudio

Ford library has a number of titles available for download to your own device (computer, Kindle, tablet, etc.) as ebooks or audiobooks on the Overdrive platform. Click on the Overdrive link, and search for China in the advanced search box.


If you need assistance with Overdrive, you can access a help here.

DVDs & Audiobooks

Ford Library owns the following documentaries about China.

In addition, Lilly Library on East campus has many documentaries available for checkout.

Recommended titles:

Demolition

Please vote for Me

Red Obsession

Up the Yangtze

 

Ford Library also has audiobooks on CD about China.

For eAudio that you can download to your own device, check out the Overdrive platform and search on the keyword China.

Subject Guide

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