Essential Chinese : speak Chinese with confidence / Philip Yungkin Lee ; revised by Shun-Yao Chang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee, Philip Yungkin, author.

Contributor:

Chang, Shun-Yao, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chinese language--Conversation and phrase books--English.

Chinese language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

North Clarendon, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This portable, user-friendly Chinese language guide and phrasebook 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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 12, 2014).

ISBN:

1-4629-1337-7

OCLC:

859236612