Chinese Phrases For Dummies

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Chinese Phrases For Dummies covers basic language information, focusing on the most common phrases a student new to the study of the language needs. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, it provides readers with tips on how to use Chinese in everyday situations, such as posing simple questions, chatting about the family, finding your way around, and talking about the weather. From job-related expressions to translations of directions, numbers, and time, it teaches real-world language skills that readers can use immediately.· I Say It How? Speaking Chinese.· Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics.· Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds.· Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk.· Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!).· Shop til You Drop!· Making Leisure a Top Priority.· When You Gotta Work.· I Get Around: Transportation.· Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head.· Dealing with Emergencies.· Ten Favorite Chinese Expressions.· Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local.