Complete Cantonese (Learn Cantonese with Teach Yourself‪)‬

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support, which is sold separately (ISBN: 9781444101744).


- You can also purchase the paperback book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444101737)


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Is this the right course for me?


This new and improved Edition of Complete Cantonese will take you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker.


Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Cantonese will guarantee success! It is fully updated to make your language experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher with years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.


The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the phone and talking about work. This course uses the widely-accepted Yale Romanisation system and includes a helpful pronunciation guide at the beginning of the textbook.


By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.


Complete Cantonese includes:


Chapter 1: Encounters


Chapter 2: Personal property


Chapter 3: Family and friends


Chapter 4: Eating in and eating out


Chapter 5: Shops and markets


Chapter 6: Getting around


Chapter 7: Revision (1)


Chapter 8: Blowing hot and cold


Chapter 9: Fun and games


Chapter 10: Health care for beginners


Chapter 11: The world of fashion


Chapter 12: Education for life


Chapter 13: SpeculationChapter 14: Revision (2)


Chapter 15: Travelling


Chapter 16: Driving


Chapter 17: The uniformed services


Chapter 18: Law and order


Chapter 19: Banking and finance


Chapter 20 Using the postal system


Chapter 21: Revision (3)


Chapter 22: The office


Chapter 23: Eating out in Hong Kong


Chapter 24: Leisure activities


Chapter 25: Household affairs


Chapter 26: Revision


Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:


Not got much time?


One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started


Author insights


Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.


Grammar tips


Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.


Useful vocabulary


Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.


Dialogues


Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.


Pronunciation


Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.


Test yourself


Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress


Extend your knowledge


Extra online articles at to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China.


Try this


Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.