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Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary by Martha Tang Pdf
Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel size Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary. Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases and expressions you need when traveling to Hong Kong and Canton (Guangdong). In this accessible phrasebook you'll find: A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language Essential Cantonese expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations New manga illustrations demonstrating critical phrases in real life situations Vocabulary for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media A useful English-Cantonese dictionary, so the right words are at your fingertips Travel tips and cultural notes allow you to interact without making social blunders With 14 chapters covering topics from talking about the weather to what to do in an emergency, you will never be caught unprepared. Essential Cantonese is the best book to get for travel to Hong Kong and Canton-- interact confidently with native Cantonese speakers.
Essential Cantonese Phrase Book by Philip Yungkin Lee Pdf
A concise Cantonese phrase book and guide to Cantonese language, Essential Cantonese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Cantonese. Have you ever considered learning Cantonese, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Cantonese is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Hong Kong. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Canton or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Cantonese class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Cantonese phrasebook or as a Cantonese to English Dictionary / English to Cantonese Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Cantonese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Cantonese again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Cantonese 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. Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.
This portable, user–friendly Chinese language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Chinese before and during your trip. If you only want one Chinese language book—Essential Chinese is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan and is also designed as a great Chinese phrasebook, making it the most versatile Chinese language learning tool on the market. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to China or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Mandarin phrase book or as English–Chinese 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 or working in China. In this book you will find: Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use. A glossary of over 2000 terms and expressions. Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in China. Extensive information about Chinese grammar and pronunciation. This beginner Chinese book will help you 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 Chinese language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Arabic, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.
Lonely Planet Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary by Lonely Planet Pdf
Lonely Planet's Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Cantonese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Buy tickets to cultural events, barter with traders at the markets, and ask for directions to the local sights; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet's CantonesePhrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues Convenient features: 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases Q&A - suggested answers to questions asked Covers: Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, pharmacist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's CantonesePhrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' â New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' â Fairfax Media (Australia)
Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary by Martha Lam,Lee Hoi Ming Pdf
The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese vocabulary you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveler, student, or beginner just discovering the Cantonese language. Different meanings of the same word are distinguished so that you will always be able to make the correct choice with confidence. This handy reference guide provides the essentials of Cantonese pronunciation that will ensure you are always understood when speaking. This Cantonese dictionary features: Bidirectional Cantonese-English and English-Cantonese sections Over 12,000 essential words and expressions Headwords printed in easy-to-read type for quick and easy reference Latest computer, mobile phone, Internet and social media terms A basic overview of grammar and pronunciation
Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook & Dictionary by Catherine Dai Pdf
Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes significant sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic Chinese grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Mandarin right away. Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you make the most of the language. Also, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, and more. All Chinese words are presented in both Romanized form and Chinese script. Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook & Dictionary includes: Over 1,500 crucial sentences for everyday use A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily Latest Chinese vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more
Basic Cantonese by Virginia Yip,Stephen Matthews Pdf
This Grammar and Workbook is ideal for learners of Cantonese wishing to take their knowledge of the language beyond the elementary level. Its twenty-eight units highlight the key building blocks of sentence structure and comprise a structured introduction to essential grammar points. Each unit also features exercises, focusing on the communicative language, devised to perfect the students knowledge of these grammar points. Its clear presentation and lack of jargon mean that it can be used in conjunction with a language course or for independent study. It will also prove invaluable for revision and reference. Featuring an introduction to the language, full key to exercises and a glossary of grammatical terms, the Grammar and Workbook provides a firm foundation on which to build proficiency and confidence in speaking, reading and writing Cantonese.
Complete Cantonese (Learn Cantonese with Teach Yourself) by Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei Pdf
Is this the right course for me? This new and improved Edition of Complete Cantonese will take you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker. Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Cantonese will guarantee success! It is fully updated to make your language experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher with years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the phone and talking about work. This course uses the widely-accepted Yale Romanisation system and includes a helpful pronunciation guide at the beginning of the textbook. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Grammar tips Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Useful vocabulary Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. Dialogues Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. Pronunciation Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extend your knowledge Extra online articles at to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
5000 Most Useful Cantonese Phrases and Words by Lawrence Chui Pdf
This book is a practical reference guide for all readers in learning or improving on Cantonese. There are about 5000 useful phrases and words listed in this book.The MINI CANTONESE TO ENGLISH DICTIONARY, VOCABULARY LISTS AND IMPORTANT TABLES, ENGLISH TO CANTONESE VOCABULARIES, CANTONESE TO ENGLISH VOCABULARIES and CANTONESE SENTENCE FINAL PARTICLES are the main sections of this book.The UNIQUE CHINESE CHARACTERS section provides a selection of several hundred Chinese characters, most of which are complicated ones, for those who have an interest in or are particularly interested in knowing some of these Chinese characters.Sidney Lau Cantonese Romanisation System is utilised for all the unique Chinese and Cantonese characters throughout the whole book to indicate the actual Cantonese pronunciation by native speakers. I hope that all the readers will benefit from reading and using this reference guide and develop more interests in knowing and learning more about Cantonese.
Author : Pinhok Languages Publisher : Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive Page : 528 pages File Size : 54,6 Mb Release : 2019-05-14 Category : Foreign Language Study ISBN : PKEY:6610000175284
Cantonese vocabulary book + Cantonese dictionary This Cantonese vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Cantonese-English as well as English-Cantonese dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Cantonese learning resource is a combination of Cantonese vocabulary book and a two-way basic Cantonese dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Cantonese vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Cantonese vocabularies for a certain topic. The Cantonese vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Cantonese dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Cantonese dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Cantonese-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Cantonese words and directly find the English translation How to use this Cantonese vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Cantonese dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Cantonese translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Cantonese dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Cantonese and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.
Cantonese vocabulary book + Cantonese dictionary This Cantonese vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Cantonese-English as well as English-Cantonese dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Cantonese learning resource is a combination of Cantonese vocabulary book and a two-way basic Cantonese dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Cantonese vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Cantonese vocabularies for a certain topic. The Cantonese vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Cantonese dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Cantonese dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Cantonese-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Cantonese words and directly find the English translation How to use this Cantonese vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Cantonese dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Cantonese translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Cantonese dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Cantonese and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.
Author : Siu-hing So (Simon) Publisher : Chinese University Press Page : 416 pages File Size : 55,6 Mb Release : 2002 Category : Foreign Language Study ISBN : 9622019757
Cantonese has a wealth of colloquial expressions on various daily life situations which are very descriptive but not easily comprehensible to non-Cantonese. This book collects and compiles over 3,000 entries of the commonly used ones and presents them with their English translations for English-speaking students learning Cantonese. Besides listing the expression in Chinese characters with its literal translation in English, each entry also contains its phonetic transcription in the Yale Romanization System, and a description of its meaning and sometimes its origin. The entries are arranged alphabetically according following the Yale Romanization System, and for ease of reference, an index by the strokes of the Chinese characters of the expressions is included. There is also an elaborate description of the Yale Romanization System.
Cantonese Dictionary & Phrasebook by Hippocrene Books (Firm) Pdf
Spoken by nearly 60 million people, Cantonese is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and the dominant dialect of Chinese spoken in the province of Guangdong. This convenient dictionary & phrasebook provides travelers to south China with the tools they need to communicate effectively in Cantonese.