Bibliograph

Essential Cantonese phrasebook & dictionary, speak Cantonese with confidence, Martha Tang

Type

Label

Essential Cantonese phrasebook & dictionary, speak Cantonese with confidence, Martha Tang

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Essential Cantonese phrasebook & dictionary

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1031394265

Responsibility statement

Martha Tang

Sub title

speak Cantonese with confidence

Summary

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. Phrases 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

Table Of Contents

The basics -- Meet and greet -- Small talk -- Eating out -- Getting around -- Arrival and departure -- A place to stay -- Money matters -- Mall, phone and internet -- Shopping -- Tourist activities -- Sports activities -- Health matters -- Emergencies -- English-Cantonese dictionary

Target audience

adult

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Essential Cantonese phrasebook and dictionaryCantonese phrasebook & dictionary

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