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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Frontcover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Pronunciation guide; Basic grammar; 1 The Basics; 1.1 Personal details; 1.2 Today or tomorrow?; 1.3 What time is it?; 1.4 One, two, three ... ; 1.5 The weather; 1.6 Here, there ... ; 1.7 What does that sign say?; 1.8 Legal holidays; 1 .9 Telephone alphabets; 2 Meet and Greet; 2.1 Greetings; 2.2 Asking a question; 2.3 How to reply; 2.4 Thank you; 2.5 I'm sorry; 2.6 What do you think?; 3 Small Talk; 3.1 Introductions; 3.2 I beg your pardon?; 3.3 Starting/ending a conversation; 3.4 A chat about the weather; 3.5 Hobbies; 3.6 Invitations |
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3.7 Paying a compliment3.8 Intimate comments/questions; 3.9 Congratulations and condolences; 3.10 Arrangements; 3.11 Being the host(ess); 3.12 Saying good-bye; 4 Eating Out; 4.1 At the restaurant; 4.2 Ordering; 4.3 The bill; 4.4 Complaints; 4.5 Paying a compliment; 4.6 Requests; 4.7 Drinks; 4.8 The menu; 5 Getting Around; 5.1 Asking directions; 5.2 Traffic signs; 5.3 The car; 5.4 The gas station; 5.5 Breakdowns and repairs; 5.6 Bicycles/mopeds; 5.7 Renting a vehicle; 5.8 Getting a lift; 6 Arrival and Departure; 6.1 General; 6.2 Customs; 6.3 Luggage; 6.4 Tickets; 6.5 Information; 6.6 Airports |
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6.7 Subway trains6.8 Long-distance trains; 6.9 Buses; 6.10 Taxis; 7 A Place to Stay; 7.1 General; 7.2 Hotels/hostels/budget accommodations; 7.3 Requests; 7.4 Complaints; 7.5 Departure; 8 Money Matters; 8.1 Banks; 8.2 Settling the bill; 9 Mail, Phone and Internet; 9.1 Mail; 9.2 Telephone; 9.3 Internet/email; 10 Shopping; 10.1 Shopping conversations; 10.2 Food; 10.3 Clothing and shoes; 10.4 At the hairdresser; 11 Tourist Activities; 11.1 Sightseeing; 11.2 Places of interest; 11.3 Going out; 11.4 Nightlife; 11.5 Cultural performances; 11.6 Booking tickets; 12 Sports Activities |
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12.1 Sporting questions12.2 By the waterfront; 12.3 In the snow; 13 Health Matters; 13.1 Calling a doctor; 13.2 What's wrong?; 13.3 The consultation; 13.4 Medications and prescriptions; 13.5 At the dentist; 14 Emergencies; 14.1 Asking for help; 14.2 Lost items; 14.3 Accidents; 14.4 Theft; 14.5 Missing person; 14.6 The police; 15 English-Chinese Word List; Other Ebook; Backcover |
| Summary |
Annotation A concise Mandarin Chinese phrase book and guide to Chinese language, Essential Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Mandarin Chinese. Have you ever considered learning Mandarin Chinese (putonghua), but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Mandarin Chinese actually has simpler grammar than English and there are no conjugations-meaning anyone can learn a few important phrases in no time. China has 1.3 billion people and due to initiatives to phase out regional dialects in favor of Mandarin Chinese, nearly all of them can communicate in Mandarin. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Chinese is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to China or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Mandarin class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Chinese phrasebook or as a Mandarin to English Dictionary / English to Mandarin Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Chinese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Chinese again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Chinese speakers In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in China This beginner Mandarin book will help you to quickly and easily learn Chinese. Your ability to read Chinese, write Chinese, speak Chinese, and comprehend Chinese will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Arabic language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Chinese language -- Conversation and phrase books -- English.
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Chinese language
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| Genre/Form |
Conversation and phrase books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chang, Shun-Yao, author
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| ISBN |
9781462913374 |
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1462913377 |
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