Very Simple Chinese

Starr, Don

Mason, Caroline

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Paul Norbury

As China's progress accelerates as a world market for both commerce and tourism alike, so will the demand to communicate, even at a basic level, in China's first language - Mandarin. This book offers absolute beginners a proven methodology for learning Mandarin based on commonly-experienced contexts in China. Contents include: arriving in China; at your hotel; talking about yourself; getting around; shopping; and eating out. An introduction to the Chinese writing system, tones, pronunciation and the Pinyin spelling system are also provided.

Very Simple Chinese (VERY SIMPLE (LANGUAGE))

<p>This grammar work with explanations and over 800 examples provides an excellent grounding for both a student embarking upon a Classical Chinese course and for someone seeking to improve their Classical Chinese through self-study. A comprehensive, example-fi lled section on the uses and meanings of over 60 function characters provides rich material for the more advanced student; particularly since it does not shirk from offering differing interpretations. With the provision of full tonal pinyin throughout and a glossary of all characters used, this is the only Classical Chinese grammar which is both stand-alone and userfriendly.</p>

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