HUGH BAKER

Cantonese is a vital living language spoken by upwards of a hundred million people in Southeast China, Malaysia, Europe, Australia, Fiji, North America, and many other parts of the world. This book introduces you to a wide range of topics and language structures and progresses beyond the basics to a level where you can speak and understand.

A course for beginners in Cantonese, assuming no previous knowledge of the language. It is based on the Council of Europe's guidelines on language learning, with the emphasis on communication skills. Its graded structure includes much exercise material, and a cassette is available with the book.

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 startedAuthor insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors many years of experience.Grammar tipsEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DialoguesRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PronunciationDont sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progressExtend your knowledgeExtra online articles at to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what youve learnt and how to use it.

Cantonese is a vital living language spoken by upwards of a hundred million people in south-east China. Introducing a wide range of topics and language structures, the course aims to help users progress from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Cantonese with confidence.

Cantonese is a vital living language spoken by upwards of a hundred million people in south-east China. Introducing a wide range of topics and language structures, the course aims to help users progress from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Cantonese with confidence.