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Barron's Traveler's Language Guide -- Mandarin (Barron's Traveler's Language Guides) [Paperback]

Shu-hsiung Wu (Author), Ulrich Hoss (Author)
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Barron's Traveler's Language Guides October 1, 2005
Up-to-date in content, beautifully illustrated with color photos, packed with bilingual lists of vital words and phrases, and overflowing with helpful travel advice, this book is a perfect take-along for both business and vacation travelers to China. Page edges are color-tipped—a different color for each section—so that on-the-go travelers can refer to any one of 17 separate general topics and find the information they're looking for in a hurry. Color-coded topics include:

  • Culture and customs
  • Making travel arrangements in Chinese
  • Words and phrases for telling time, days of the week, seasons, and colors
  • Getting around in China via public transit, driving, or bicycling
  • Food and dining
  • Cultural sites, such as museums, theaters, and sports arenas
  • Many others

    A substantial red-coded section in this book is devoted to vocabulary. It gives travelers a bilingual dictionary in two sections—from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese. Small enough for easy packing with travel luggage, and featuring a clear, vinyl jacket that will stand up to the wear and tear of many journeys, this book is both practical and good-looking. Here are language and culture guides that both first-time tourists and seasoned travelers will appreciate. Titles in Barron's Traveler's Language Guides series are available for seven different languages and countries.

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    Language Notes

    Text: English, Chinese (translation)
    Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

    From the Back Cover

    [back cover]
    BARRON’S Traveler’s Language Guides

    MANDARIN

    Find the right words and phrases for all travel situations, plus tips on enjoying an active and creative vacation, traveling with children, and traveling if you are physically handicapped.

    Words, phrases and information on food and dining, the Chinese people and their culture, renting a car, getting medical help in cases of illness or accident, and much more

    Filled with cross-cultural tips
    Features a Mandarin-English and English-Mandarin glossary plus a brief overview of Mandarin Chinese grammar

    Color photos

    Color-coded pages give you quick reference to specific topics

    BARRON’S Traveler’s Language Guides available in
    Chinese • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Russian • Spanish

    Product Details

    • Paperback: 200 pages
    • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; Bilingual edition (October 1, 2005)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0764132040
    • ISBN-13: 978-0764132049
    • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
    • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
    • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,435,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for vocabulary!, February 17, 2007
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    I highly recommend this book for anyone who's interested in learning day-to-day, practical Chinese vocabulary. The book spans 11 chapters, with each chapter representing a likely environment or scenario you would encounter every day (e.g., Health, Eating & Drinking, On the Road, Services, etc.). I would say that each chapter is comprised of 90% vocabulary/phrases and 10% cultural education (etiquette, situational background, & advice). Be forewarned, however: this book is written entirely in English and Pinyin, so people expecting Chinese characters should steer clear!

    Overall, this is a fantastic book for Chinese vocabulary immersion. And the best part is, all the vocabulary is practical in nature. Great for "every day" situations, and great for learners of Chinese (like myself).
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