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Chinese In Plain English, Second Edition

by Boye De Mente
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Learn Chinese with ease in plain English.

This book can be a good read for anyone who wants to learn Chinese as it provides an easy-to-use pronunciation system and basic language presentation. The unique feature is that all the words and phrases are written in Roman script, which makes it easy for beginners to read and understand. Users may appreciate the useful sentences and technological jargon included in the book, making it a beginner-friendly guide to speaking Chinese.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chinese In Plain English, Second Edition

by Boye De Mente
$7.90 Now $3.90 Save 51%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$30.92  

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ISBN: 9780071482950
Author: Boye De Mente
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date of Publication: 2007-03-16
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 12 readers)

Description

Next time someone asks if you know how to speak Chinese, you can say Wo
zhidao (Waw jr-dow).* With Chinese in Plain English, you can speak Chinese
in no time! Its easy-to-use pronunciation system and straightforward
presentation of the basics of the language--with plenty of useful sentences
--help you break the language barrier quickly and confidently. How? All the
words and phrases in this book are written in Roman script--in plain
English--in a form you can use immediately and in the right context.
Instantly you'll know the basics of Chinese, from polite pleasantries to
the latest technological jargon. Start on the right foot and speak Chinese
with ease: Good morning! Zaoshang hao! (Zow-shahng how) Thank you! Xiexie!
(She-eh-she-eh) Please call the doctor. Qing jiao yiwei yisheng. (Cheeng
jee-ow ee-way ee-shuung) Another round, please. Qing zai lai yi-ge. (Cheeng
zigh lie ee-guh) Is Beijing hot during the summertime? Beijing-de xiatian
re ma? (Bay-jeeng-duh shee-ah-tee-in run mah) I will be here for about two
weeks. Wo meiyou yao baoguan-de dongxi. (Waw may-yoe yow bow-gwahn-duh
doong-she) *I know!


Author: Boye De Mente
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication Date: 2007
 

Learn Chinese with ease in plain English.

This book can be a good read for anyone who wants to learn Chinese as it provides an easy-to-use pronunciation system and basic language presentation. The unique feature is that all the words and phrases are written in Roman script, which makes it easy for beginners to read and understand. Users may appreciate the useful sentences and technological jargon included in the book, making it a beginner-friendly guide to speaking Chinese.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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