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Chinese Language Books
Here are some suggestions
for books to help you learn Chinese.
Note:
When people talk about Chinese, they usually mean Mandarin
Chinese. This differs from the other variant of Chinese,
Cantonese, almost exclusively in terms of pronunciation.
Essentially, the two languages are written the same
but pronounced differently. Of the two, Mandarin is
much the more commonly used.
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Teach Yourself Beginner's Chinese (Book + CDs)
by Elizabeth Scurfield, Lianyi Song
A good introduction to Mandarin,
starting with speaking and listening and progressing
to reading and writing.
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Basic
Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook
by Po-Ching Yip and Don Rimmington Clear, concise
explanation of the grammar, with exercises to reinforce
your learning.
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Intermediate
Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook
by Po-Ching Yip and Don Rimmington This takes
you to the next level.
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Teach
Yourself Cantonese: Complete Audio CD Program
by Hugh Baker A good course in
Cantonese.
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Learn
to Write Chinese Characters
by Johan Bjorksten A guide for native English-speakers
through learning the strokes and composition of the
Chinese characters.
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Essential Chinese Characters for Everyday Use Vol 1
by Philip Yungkin Lee Learn to write the characters,
along with what they mean.
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250
Essential Chinese Characters for Everyday Use Vol. 2
by Philip Yungkin Lee When you're ready, learn
250 more!
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Pocket
Mandarin Chinese Dictionary
by Philip Yungkin Lee A handy little dictionary
Mandarin-English and English-Mandarin.
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Pocket
Cantonese Dictionary
by Philip Yungkin Lee
A handy little dictionary Cantonese-English and English-Cantonese.
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| Interested
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about and set in China.
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