Chineasy™ Memory Game
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Chineasy™ Memory Game
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Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult and has long put off even the most linguistically savvy Westerners. The author has used her entrepreneurial and software background to unpick Chinese characters and create a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language.
A fun way to learn 30 of the most commonly used Chinese characters using the bestselling visual method
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 has used her entrepreneurial and software background to unpick Chinese characters and create 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.
Chineasy™ Memory Game is a fun way to learn characters and enhance visual memory. Match each Chineasy™ illustration with its Chinese character, and before you know it you'll have learnt to read 30 Chinese words!
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Guardian praises it as a "visual treat" that offers "childlike clarity" on the complex world of Chinese ideograms, praising its beautiful illustrations. Detours highlights the quirky pictures that reveal characters’ meanings and etymology, suggesting it could "make learning Chinese, well, easy."
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500420126
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Game
Date Published: 04 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 60.0mm
Height: 66.0mm
Weight: 380g
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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