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Complete Cantonese Beginner to Intermediate Course

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Complete Cantonese Beginner to Intermediate Course by Hugh Baker and Ho Pui-Kei is a comprehensive guide designed to take readers from basic to intermediate levels in Cantonese. This book covers essential vocabulary and grammar, supported by practice dialogues and exercises that enhance language skills, making it ideal for immersive learning. With clear explanations and cultural insights, it's a valuable resource for anyone aiming to confidently communicate in Cantonese.
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You might like this book if you are keen on learning Cantonese from scratch or wish to solidify your foundation in the language up to an intermediate level. With its practical approach and clear explanations, it’s perfect for anyone interested in both personal development and opening doors to new cultural experiences.

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Discover a new and effective way to learn Cantonese. With 26 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your computer or MP3 player.

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Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Cantonese and communicate confidently with others?

Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Cantonese will equip you with the skills you need to use Cantonese in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?

By the end of Complete Cantonese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?

If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

What do I get?

  • 26 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
  • Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
  • Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
  • Culture notes - learn about the people and places of China
  • Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
  • Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Cantonese
  • Test Yourself - see and track your own progress

Complete Cantonese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

What else can I use to learn Cantonese?

If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Cantonese Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174991

Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473600829

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 03 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Teach Yourself

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 822g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Hugh Baker taught Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) for 36 years at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Pui-Kei Ho teaches Cantonese as a foreign language in Hong Kong.

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