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cantonese
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goal
all-round confidence |
category
language |
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content
learn how to speak, understand cantonese
progress quickly beyond the basics
explore the language in depth |
| paperback |
isbn:
0 340 86035 9 |
price:
£13.99 |
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| cassette |
isbn:
0 340 86037 5 |
price:
£11.99 |
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| cassette
+ book pack |
isbn:
0 340 86036 7 |
price:
£25.99 |
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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. All
Cantonese text is given in roman characters so that
you can start speaking straightaway.
The accompanying cassette is available
separately or in a pack with the book. |
Hugh
Baker, co-author, is Professor Emeritus of Chinese
at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS),
London where he taught Cantonese and Mandarin for 35 years.
Professor Baker has published extensively on Chinese culture,
the Chinese family system, Chinese language, and Hong
Kong history and society. He was Chief Editorial Consultant
to the Channel 4 TV documentary series 'The Heart of the
Dragon', and has frequently broadcast on radio and television
in Britain and in Hong Kong.
Ho Pui-Kei, co-author, was
born in Hong Kong and studied at the Chinese University
of Hong Kong. Mr Ho has more than 30 years' experience
of teaching Cantonese to foreign adults from all walks
of life, and he brings to his teaching an approach which
emphasises humour and down-to-earth everyday language,
the ideal register for the extrovert people of Hong Kong
and South China. |
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