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Chineasy™ 100 Postcards

By ShaoLan
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Chineasy™ 100 Postcards offers a creative and accessible way to learn the basics of Chinese characters. ShaoLan Hsueh simplifies the complexity of the language by breaking down characters into easily understandable components, while renowned illustrator Noma Bar provides unique and engaging visuals. This set of postcards acts both as an educational tool and a delightful introduction to Chinese culture, ideal for quick reference or sharing with others.
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Format: Postcard book or pack
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Perfect for beginners interested in learning Chinese in a fun and visually appealing way, as well as those who appreciate clever design and cultural insights. Suitable for language learners, educators, and anyone looking to explore Chinese characters without being overwhelmed.

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Spread the Chineasy™ way with this set of 100 beautiful postcards celebrating the Chinese language.

A set of 100 postcards showcasing the unique graphic style of renowned illustrator Noma Bar and inspired by the bestselling visual method for learning Chinese characters

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult and has long put off the most linguistically savvy Westerners... until now. Breaking down the Great Wall of language, ShaoLan Hsueh has unpicked Chinese characters and created a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language.

Working with renowned illustrator Noma Bar, she has developed a unique set of illustrations that are engaging and delightful, and offer a glimpse into the wonder of the Chinese language and culture.

This set of 100 postcards showcases Noma Bar's unique illustrations developed to support ShaoLan's revolutionary method. You can use them to learn the Chinese characters for the most common words or send them to friends and family.

Chineasy™ 100 Postcards are both educational and visually captivating, making them an ideal gift or personal resource for those interested in exploring the basics of the Chinese written language.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500952030

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Postcard book or pack

Date Published: 21 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 97.0mm

Height: 135.0mm

Weight: 570g

About the Author

ShaoLan is a writer, entrepreneur, angel investor and traveller. She is also a member of the boards of the Saïd Business School of Oxford University, Asia House and the New School Network (an organization backed by the British Government promoting educational reform).

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