Complete Cantonese Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself

Complete Cantonese Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself by Hugh Baker, Pui-Kei Ho

368-page book (with 40 illustrations) and double CD.

Are you looking for a complete course in Cantonese which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Cantonese 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.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China.

TRY THIS

• Easy to use - the romanisation system in this edition has been completely altered to the Yale system which is most commonly used in other reference material and grammars
• Comprehensive vocabulary - now contains an English-Cantonese listing as well as a Cantonese-English listing
• Enjoyable to use - humorous and lively dialogues make learning interesting
• Progress quickly - moves quickly beyond the basics to a level of speaking and understanding with confidence. All Cantonese text is given in roman characters so that you can start speaking straightaway.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction Pronunciation
• Guide
• 01 Encounters
• 02 Personal Property
• 03 Family and friends
• 04 Eating in and eating out
• 05 Shops and markets
• 06 Getting around
• 07 Revision
• 08 Blowing hot and cold
• 09 Fun and games
• 10 Health care for beginners
• 11 The world of fashion
• 12 Education for life
• 13 Speculation
• 14 revision
• 15 Travelling
• 16 driving
• 17 The uniformed services
• 18 Law and order
• 19 Banking and finance
• 20 Using the postal system
• 21 revision
• 22 the office
• 23 Eating out in Hong Kong
• 24 Leisure activities
• 25 Household affairs
• 26 Revision
• Appendices
• Grammar summary
• The Chinese writing system
• Taking it further Key to the exercises
• Cantonese-English glossary
• English-Cantonese glossary

Complete Cantonese Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself - About the Author(s):

Hugh Baker taught Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, for 36 years. P.K. Ho teaches Cantonese as a foreign language in Hong Kong.

Readership

Adults wanting to learn Cantonese or brush up their existing knowledge.