by Stephen Matthews (Editor), Virginia Yip (Author)
Basic Cantonese introduces the essentials of Cantonese grammar in a straightforward and systematic way.
Each of the 28 units deals with a grammatical topic and provides associated exercises, designed to put grammar into a communicative context. Special attention is paid to topics which differ from English and European language structures.
This new edition features:
* clear, accessible format
* lively examples to illustrate each grammar point
* informative keys to all exercises
* glossary of grammatical terms
Basic Cantonese is ideal for students new to the language. Together with its sister volume, Intermediate Cantonese, it forms a structured course of the essentials of Cantonese grammar.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 190
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07 Feb 2017
ISBN 10: 0415815592
ISBN 13: 9780415815598