A COMMON MALADY of visitors to China is "instant illiteracy."In China,familiar signs in English are rare.Even the independent spirit soon learns that without language skills one requires hile to engage in the most basic activities.The Pocket Interpreter makes it possible for the adventurous to enjoy some rewarding experiences on their own.This handy companion begins with a brief survey of essentials to prep the new student of Chinese on forming basic sentences.Alongside the senterces are explanations about many unique aspects of China,from local snacks to Chinese Operas.Some special features are:simplified les-sons on "What You"ll Hear"and"Signs,"plus an extersive,targeted English-Chinese dictionary.In a bright,easy format with humrous drawings for popular expressions ,The Pocket Interpreter is a quick cure for language woes in China.注:本書(shū)為英文版。
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Introduction Pronunciation Guide 1: Essentials 22 Sentence Patterns Self-introduction Courtesies Key Phrases Bridging the Gap Emergencies Signs 2: Travel Asking for Information Identification Booking a Ticket Waiting to Board All Aboard Baggage Claim Customs Signs 3: Local Transport Getting Set Taking a Taxi Hiring a Car Going by Bus Riding the Subway On Foot Renting a Bike Signs 4: Hotel Checking In Checking Out Service Inquiries Problems in the Room Housekeeping Laundry Making a Phone Call The Foreign Exchange Desk The Post Office Faxes The Barbershop Signs 5: Friends Opening Lines Talk About the Weather Talk About Family Talk About Work Talk About Hobbies Talk About Politics Saying Good-bye Signs 6: Food Eating on the Run Finding a Place to Eat Making Reservations Getting a Table Ordering During the Meal Ending the Meal Signs 7:Sightseeing 8: Shopping 9: Entertainment 10: Health English-Chinese Dictionary Chinese-English Supplement Appendices