Everyday Cantonese for Parents

Author: Mooli Print
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Learn Cantonese as life happens! Do you want your family to learn Cantonese but not a native speaker or fluent? There are many parents and carers who wish to raise their children to be bilingual for many reasons, however they may not be fluent themselves or they may have lost fluency with time. Children learn to talk from their parents however, the toughest part of learning Cantonese is learning how to speak like a native. Most Cantonese books cover travel and business affairs, this unique book covers every day phrases spoken to children such as feeding, daily activities right through to bedtime and talking about feelings. Start introducing common phrases that you would normally speak to your children but replace them in Cantonese! ✓ This book covers common phrases and words when communicating with your baby and older children. ✓ Start speaking Cantonese straight away and learn as life happens! ✓ Useful and relevant phrases to communicate with children in Cantonese ✓ Phrases come in traditional Chinese characters and pronunciation guide is in the Yale romanization system (Jyutping edition is also available see here ) ✓ Written by a BBC parent raising their children to be bilingual. TOPICS (40 Chapers) The Basics Daily Routine Health & Personal Care Daily Activities Early Learning & Play Eating Social Skills & Emotions Sleeping Book dimensions : 5.5x8.5" Number of pages 98

Everyday Mandarin for Parents

Author: Ann Hamilton
Publisher: Mooli Print
ISBN: 9781838209506
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
A practical Mandarin phrasebook for parents who wish to start speaking Mandarin at home. Comes with free audio on mooliprint.com

My First Words in Chinese

Author: Farina Leong
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
This large-format book is perfect for introducing new learners and children to their first words in spoken Cantonese. Encourage your child to be bilingual by introducing Cantonese words at an early age, through colourful illustrations and photos that make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Over 400 words are written in traditional Chinese, accompanied by the Jyutping pronunciation and English translation. You can scan the QR codes at the back of the book to hear the words spoken by a native speaker, and play the audio whilst you are reading along to help with pronunciation. Topics include: Colours Shapes Numbers to 100 and beyond Seasons Months Days of the week Time Weather Nature Solar system Parts of the body Feelings Relatives and family tree Animals Insects Ocean life Vehicles Sea & air transport Fruit Vegetables Food Clothes

Daily Vocabulary Cantonese-English

Author: Farina Leong
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
*WITH FREE AUDIO FILES* Teach your child spoken Cantonese with this handy book on essential words and vocabulary! Whatever your level of fluency in Chinese, this book is designed to help your child learn and improve his or her Cantonese vocabulary. Packed with bright, colourful photos and illustrations, you can play the accompanying audio files alongside the book to check your pronunciation! Each word or phrase is written in traditional Chinese characters with Jyutping pronunciations and English translations. Sentences are colour-coded to both the Jyutping and English translation to help learn about sentence structure. Interesting facts about the language are also included in the footnotes for adult learners. This edition includes sections on: Daily routine Activities Outdoor activities Weather Colours Numbers Parts of the body Other books in this popular series include: Animals Food & Drink

My First Book of Chinese Words

Author: Faye-Lynn Wu
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462911838
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
My First Book of Chinese Words introduces young children to basic words and concepts in the Chinese language through colorful rhymes and beautiful imagery. It is a book that parents and young children will enjoy reading together. The Chinese words in the book are all common, everyday items, and the rhymes are informative and fun for children. The goal of My First Book of Chinese Words is to familiarize children with the basic sounds and written characters of Chinese, to introduce core concepts of Chinese culture and to illustrate the ways in which Chinese sounds differ from English ones. Teachers and parents will welcome the cultural notes at the back of the book and appreciate how the book is organized using a familiar ABC structure. Each word is presented in Chinese characters (both Simplified and Traditional) as well as Romanized Pinyin for easy pronunciation. With the help of this book, we hope more children (and adults) will soon join the more than one billion people worldwide who speak Chinese!

Complete Cantonese (Learn Cantonese with Teach Yourself)

Author: Hugh Baker
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1444134426
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
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. 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.

Food and Drink Cantonese-English

Author: Farina Leong
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 39

Book Description
Now with a FREE AUDIOBOOK accompanying the book's text!Teach your little one spoken Cantonese with this useful book about food and drink, written in traditional Chinese characters with Jyutping pronunciations. Packed with bright, colourful photos and illustrations, it includes phrases and interesting facts to keep you and your little one entertained! This book is designed to help pre-school children learn conversational Cantonese, particularly for households where not everyone is fluent in Cantonese. Phrases are also colour-coded to both the Jyutping pronunciation and English translation to help learn about sentence structure.

Basic Cantonese

Author: Virginia Yip
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134650612
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
This Grammar and Workbook is ideal for learners of Cantonese wishing to take their knowledge of the language beyond the elementary level. Its twenty-eight units highlight the key building blocks of sentence structure and comprise a structured introduction to essential grammar points. Each unit also features exercises, focusing on the communicative language, devised to perfect the students knowledge of these grammar points. Its clear presentation and lack of jargon mean that it can be used in conjunction with a language course or for independent study. It will also prove invaluable for revision and reference. Featuring an introduction to the language, full key to exercises and a glossary of grammatical terms, the Grammar and Workbook provides a firm foundation on which to build proficiency and confidence in speaking, reading and writing Cantonese.

Get Started in Cantonese Absolute Beginner Course

Author: Jacqueline Lam
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 9781444174991
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Do you want a solid foundation to your Cantonese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Cantonese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Cantonese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Cantonese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Cantonese is for absolute and false beginners of Cantonese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Cantonese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Cantonese, our Complete Cantonese course (9781473600829) will take you to an intermediate level of Cantonese. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Goh Goh and Dai Dai's Big Day with Elephant

Author: K. Yee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999273067
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Goh Goh (Big Brother) and Dai Dai (Little Brother) have an unexpected visitor! Join Goh Goh and Dai Dai on their adventures around the house with Elephant. Along the way, your child will learn everyday dialog and household vocabulary. Vocabulary lists allow parents and children to point-and-name items on the page together. This book is unique in its focus on spoken Cantonese, not formal Chinese. Each word is written in traditional Chinese characters, Jyutping and alternate phonetic pronunciation, and English. Select characters are color-coded to their English translations.