Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book » (Bilingual)

These pocket-sized Essential Phrase Books present the phrases travelers need to know in a way that is concise, accessible, and easyto understand. They cover over 2,000 essential phrases (selected for frequency of use), a glossary of the 2,000 most needed words, and key phrases for dining, lodgin, and shopping. No traveler wants to get stuck in a foreign country without knowing how to ask basic questions such as: Where can I buy a ticket? Where's the police station? How much does postage on this letter cost? Would you like to meet for dinner?

These phrase books can help you ask these questions and many, many more-along with the key phrases you need to determine crucial information, such as figuring out public transportation, or driving instructions. With grammar and pronunciation guides included, these books provide travelers with everything they need to get started.

Author Biography: Philip Yungkin Lee, a native Chinese speaker, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published several language learning titles and has received a Teaching Excellence award from his university.