Teach Yourself Cantonese

Author : Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781444134421

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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.

Author : Hugh Baker,P. K. Ho
Publisher : Hodder Arnold
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Cantonese dialects
ISBN : 0340620919

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Cantonese by Hugh Baker,P. K. Ho Pdf

This is a beginner's course in Cantonese, assuming no previous knowledge of the language. Based on the Council of Europe's guidelines on language learning, the emphasis of the course is on communication skills, and its structure includes much exercise material.

Author : Virginia Yip,Stephen Matthews
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134650613

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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.

Author : R. Bruce
Publisher : French & European Publications Incorporated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0828883068

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Teach Yourself Cantonese by R. Bruce Pdf

Author : Hugh Baker,Pui-Kei Ho
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071420207

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Teach Yourself Cantonese Complete Course (Book Only) by Hugh Baker,Pui-Kei Ho Pdf

Learning Cantonese as easy as 1-2-3 With this book, Cantonese is attainable for any beginning student. You can use Teach Yourself Cantonese Complete Course at your own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. This complete course is based on the very latest learning methods and designed to be enjoyable and user-friendly. Prepared by experts in the language, Teach Yourself Cantonese begins with the basics and gradually promotes you to a level of smooth and confident communication, including: Up-to-date, graded interactive dialogues Graded units of culture notes, grammar, and exercises Step-by-step guide to pronunciation Practical vocabulary Regular and irregular verb tables Plenty of practice exercises and answers Bilingual glossary

Author : Jade Jia Ying Wu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099969460X

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Learn to Speak Cantonese I by Jade Jia Ying Wu Pdf

Imagine falling in love with someone, but not speaking the same language as their extended family. This is the case for Gabriel, the narrator of this textbook, who is an American boy learning Cantonese to impress his girlfriend's mom. In this book, you will join Gabriel in his first meeting with Jenny's mother and the rest of her family, all of whom are from Hong Kong and can only speak Cantonese. From having dim sum to describing his favorite pastimes, Gabriel will teach you everything you need to know to master basic conversational Cantonese.

Author : Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781473600867

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Complete Cantonese (Learn Cantonese with Teach Yourself) by Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei Pdf

Complete Cantonese is a comprehensive ebook + audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -Maps from A1 to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -22 learning units plus four review sections and grammar summary -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Hong Kong and Southern China -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Cantonese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress Coming soon: get our companion app. Cantonese course: Teach Yourself is full of fun, interactive activities to support your learning with this course. Apple and Android versions available. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Author : John C. Wakefield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781351184236

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Cantonese as a Second Language by John C. Wakefield Pdf

Cantonese is a language from southern China that is spoken by roughly 70 million people worldwide. It is the language of Hong Kong cinema and has traditionally been the most prominent language spoken in Chinatowns around the world. People choose to learn Cantonese for a variety of social and economic reasons: because it is a heritage language that one’s relatives speak; because it is the language of one’s partner and monolingual in-laws; because it is necessary for living and working in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, or other Cantonese-speaking communities; because it is the bridge to fully appreciating and understanding Cantonese culture; or simply because it is an irresistible challenge. Whatever the motivation, more and more people are choosing to learn Cantonese as an additional language. This book discusses many issues related to both acquiring and teaching Cantonese. If you are a learner of Cantonese, this long overdue volume is essential to understanding both the grammatical and the social issues involved with learning this notoriously difficult language. If you are a teacher, this book will be invaluable to gaining insight into your students’ motivations and needs. And finally, if you are an applied linguist, the unique aspects related to the acquisition of Cantonese offer a fascinating contribution to the literature.

Author : Jacqueline Lam
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1444174991

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Get Started in Cantonese Absolute Beginner Course by Jacqueline Lam Pdf

Do you want a solid foundation to your Cantonese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Cantonese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Cantonese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Cantonese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Cantonese is for absolute and false beginners of Cantonese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Cantonese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Cantonese, our Complete Cantonese course (9781473600829) will take you to an intermediate level of Cantonese. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Author : Hugh Baker,P. K. Ho
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cantonese dialects
ISBN : 0340860359

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Cantonese by Hugh Baker,P. K. Ho Pdf

Cantonese is a vital living language spoken by upwards of a hundred million people in Southeast China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Malaysia, Europe, Australia, Fiji, North America, and many other parts of the world where the adventurous Cantonese people have settled. It is one of a large family of Chinese languages and retains many more traces of its ancient roots than do most of the other languages. On the other hand it is a language which seems unafraid to adopt or adapt, notably from English in the past century or so, and it invents, evolves and discards slang at a frenetic rate. As a result it is a very rich language. Teach Yourself Cantonese will introduce you to a wide range of topics and language structures and progresses quickly beyond the basics to a level where you can speak and understand with confidence. The key structures are introduced in 26 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and everyday situations to work and finance. Most of the units follow the same pattern: two dialogues, each with a list of new words used and explanations of new grammar points, followed by some exercises. There are four revision units giving more material based on what has been learned but not introducing anything new. The Appendices summarise the most important grammar points and refer you to the units of the book where they are first explained, and they also introduce you to Chinese writing. We have supplied Chinese characters for all the dialogues and new word lists in case you have the chance to get help from a native speaker but we are not attempting to teach you characters beyond the briefest of introductions. You will learn to speak and to understand much sooner if you ignore the script and you can always move on to learning it later. There is no 'official' romanisation of Cantonese and many different systems are in existence. In this new edition, the authors have chosen to use a version of the Yale system which clearly distinguishes the sounds and tones and is used widely in other reference material. The accompanying CD is available separately (0340912456) or in a pack with the book (0340912464). The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself.

Author : Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1473600820

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Complete Cantonese Beginner to Intermediate Course by Hugh Baker,Ho Pui-Kei Pdf

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Cantonese and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Cantonese will equip you with the skills you need to use Cantonese in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Cantonese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -26 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of China -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Cantonese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Cantonese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. This pack includes a book and one mp3 CD of audio material. What else can I use to learn Cantonese? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Cantonese Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174991 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Author : Martha Tang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462920006

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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.

Author : Farina Leong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798654148407

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Food and Drink Cantonese-English by Farina Leong Pdf

Now with a FREE AUDIOBOOK accompanying the book's text!Teach your little one spoken Cantonese with this useful book about food and drink, written in traditional Chinese characters with Jyutping pronunciations. Packed with bright, colourful photos and illustrations, it includes phrases and interesting facts to keep you and your little one entertained! This book is designed to help pre-school children learn conversational Cantonese, particularly for households where not everyone is fluent in Cantonese. Phrases are also colour-coded to both the Jyutping pronunciation and English translation to help learn about sentence structure.

Author : Mooli Print
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798646421914

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Everyday Cantonese for Parents by Mooli Print Pdf

Learn Cantonese as life happens! Do you want your family to learn Cantonese but not a native speaker or fluent? There are many parents and carers who wish to raise their children to be bilingual for many reasons, however they may not be fluent themselves or they may have lost fluency with time. Children learn to talk from their parents however, the toughest part of learning Cantonese is learning how to speak like a native. Most Cantonese books cover travel and business affairs, this unique book covers every day phrases spoken to children such as feeding, daily activities right through to bedtime and talking about feelings. Start introducing common phrases that you would normally speak to your children but replace them in Cantonese! ✓ This book covers common phrases and words when communicating with your baby and older children. ✓ Start speaking Cantonese straight away and learn as life happens! ✓ Useful and relevant phrases to communicate with children in Cantonese ✓ Phrases come in traditional Chinese characters and pronunciation guide is in the Yale romanization system (Jyutping edition is also available see here ) ✓ Written by a BBC parent raising their children to be bilingual. TOPICS (40 Chapers) The Basics Daily Routine Health & Personal Care Daily Activities Early Learning & Play Eating Social Skills & Emotions Sleeping Book dimensions : 5.5x8.5" Number of pages 98

Author : Christopher Byrnes,Tam Lye Suan
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1444102001

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Complete Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) by Christopher Byrnes,Tam Lye Suan Pdf

Are you looking for a complete course in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our 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. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. 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. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.