Learn Chinese while traveling China

Details
Weight	1.50 lbs
ISBN	7800529266
Level	Beginner and Elementary
Size	5.5X8.5 IN
Pages	370
Language	Chinese/Pinyin/English
Publisher	Sinolingua
Year Published	2006
Author	Geng Jingru

With this book, you will have a much easier time dealing with daily life in China.

Learning Chinese While Traveling in China is compiled for those who are eager to visit China, but can't speak good Chinese or can't speak it at all. It is compiled in Chinese with English translation and Chinese phonetic symbols suited to the needs of beginners. It is a practical textbook for travelers, containing dialogues which you will find useful in many situations. Furthermore, it is more practical and useful for tourists by progressing through different stages of study: first basic dialogues, then dialogues specifically designed for tourists.

In addition, Learning Chinese While Traveling in China is rich in tourist information as well as tourist guidelines to specific areas. It provides necessary and relevant information for tourists, both in the scenic spots and historic sites in Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an and other places that you are bound to visit in China, and in shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and other places.

This book offers you a way to learn and practice Chinese language skills in a variety of social settings, such as "introducing yourself", "traveling by air, "getting through customs", "looking for missing luggage", "hiring a car", "buying train tickets", "asking about a travel agent", "lodging", "dining", and "changing money". The complete dialogues are provided in both English and Chinese and are easy to access and use.

In addition to daily conversation, the third and fourth sections of this book presents useful travel information, including commonly used telephone numbers, an introduction to famous Chinese attractions, tips on transportation, accommodation, shopping and so on.

This book is a must for tourists traveling In China.

Main Contents: Part one Basic Dialogues Part two Dialogues for Touring Part three Travel Information Part four Famous Tourist Sites in China Appendix