Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners by Keith S.T. Tong (Engl

Description: Colloquial Cantonese by Keith S.T. Tong, Gregory James, Dana Scott Bourgerie Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Cantonese. No prior knowledge of the language is required. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Cantonese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Cantonese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Cantonese is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include:A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Hong Kong An overview of the sounds of Cantonese Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Cantonese is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Cantonese. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. . Author Biography Dana Bourgerie is an Associate Professor of Chinese at Brigham Young University. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Gaujai Meeting People 2. Máaih-yéh Shopping 3. Sihou Interests and Leisure Activities 4. Sìhgaan Telling the Time 5. Ngoihbíu Physical Appearances 6. Gachìhn Prices 7. Fan-gng Commuting 8. Kéuihdeih jouh-gán mtyéh? What are they Doing? 9. Bng ngóh jouh d yéh Can You Help Me? 10. Hái bndouh? Where is it? 11. Giu yéh sihk Ordering Food 12. Tnhei The Weather 13. Yfuhk The Clothes We Wear 14. Léuihhàhng gngyihm Traveling Experiences 15. Dá-dihnwá On the Telephone Key to Exercises Cantonese–English Glossary English–Cantonese Glossary Further Reading Appendix Index of Grammatical Structures Review Details ISBN1138958220 Author Dana Scott Bourgerie Short Title COLLOQUIAL CANTONESE REV/E 2/E Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1138958220 ISBN-13 9781138958227 Media Book Format Paperback Affiliation University of Hong Kong Year 2015 Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Complete Course for Beginners Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 304 Illustrations black & white illustrations Publication Date 2015-08-01 UK Release Date 2015-08-01 AU Release Date 2015-08-01 NZ Release Date 2015-08-01 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Series Colloquial Series Alternative 9780415478861 DEWEY 495.1782421 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134468305;

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