Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar

2013-05-24 Foreign Language Study

Author : Stephen Matthews
Release : 2013-05-24
Genre : Foreign Language Study
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Book Rating : 502/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar by : Stephen Matthews

Download or read book Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar written by Stephen Matthews. This book was released on 2013-05-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Cantonese as spoken by native speakers in Hong Kong. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in current Cantonese. This makes it the ideal reference source for all learners and users of Cantonese, irrespective of level, in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Moreover, it will provide a lasting and reliable resource for all fluent speakers of the language. The book is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Cantonese grammar. Arranged by both syntactic categories and language functions, the Grammar provides an in-depth treatment of structures and pays special attention to idiom and speech registers. Explanations are full, clear and free of jargon. An extensive index, numbered paragraphs and generous use of headings and cross-references provide readers with easy access to the information they require. Features include: Comprehensive pronunciation section Full use of examples from films, advertising and authentic conversations Cantonese-English parallels highlighted throughout the book All examples given in characters as well as pinyin

Cantonese

1994 Foreign Language Study

Author : Stephen Matthews
Release : 1994
Genre : Foreign Language Study
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Book Rating : 456/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Cantonese written by Stephen Matthews. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While a number of grammars of Mandarin Chinese are available, no reference grammar of Cantonese has appeared in English since 1959. Developments since then, in the language as well as in linguistic description, have been far-reaching. This is the first truly comprehensive reference guide to current Cantonese as used by native speakers. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the patterns of use in today's Cantonese"--Publisher description.

Basic Cantonese

2013-05-13 Foreign Language Study

Author : Virginia Yip
Release : 2013-05-13
Genre : Foreign Language Study
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Book Rating : 612/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Basic Cantonese by : Virginia Yip

Download or read book Basic Cantonese written by Virginia Yip. This book was released on 2013-05-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Grammar and Workbook is ideal for learners of Cantonese wishing to take their knowledge of the language beyond the elementary level. Its twenty-eight units highlight the key building blocks of sentence structure and comprise a structured introduction to essential grammar points. Each unit also features exercises, focusing on the communicative language, devised to perfect the students knowledge of these grammar points. Its clear presentation and lack of jargon mean that it can be used in conjunction with a language course or for independent study. It will also prove invaluable for revision and reference. Featuring an introduction to the language, full key to exercises and a glossary of grammatical terms, the Grammar and Workbook provides a firm foundation on which to build proficiency and confidence in speaking, reading and writing Cantonese.

Intermediate Cantonese

2003-09-02 Foreign Language Study

Author : Virginia Yip
Release : 2003-09-02
Genre : Foreign Language Study
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Download or read book Intermediate Cantonese written by Virginia Yip. This book was released on 2003-09-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intermediate Cantonese is designed for learners who have achieved basic proficiency and wish to progress to more complex language. Each of the 25 units combines clear, concise grammar explanations with communicatively-oriented exercises to help build confidence and fluency. * Suitable for independent learners and students on taught courses * Many authentic examples from contemporary media, including films, advertising, songs and soap operas * Clear distinction between colloquial and more formal speech registers * Teaches contemporary Cantonese as spoken in Hong Kong Intermediate Cantonese and its sister volume, Basic Cantonese, form a structured course of the essentials of Cantonese grammar.

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar

2015-09-16 Foreign Language Study

Author : Yip Po-Ching
Release : 2015-09-16
Genre : Foreign Language Study
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 453/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar by : Yip Po-Ching

Download or read book Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar written by Yip Po-Ching. This book was released on 2015-09-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Chinese grammar which presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Chinese. The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Chinese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Chinese as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require. The new edition features a revised and expanded chapter on prosody (Prosody and Syntax), as well as four completely new chapters: • Morphology and Syntax (I) looks at Chinese word formation • Morphology and Syntax (II) explores the interaction between words, expressions and sentences • Intralingual Transpositions reviews the possible conversions between sentential constructions • Interlingual Conversions examines the differences between Chinese and English. The Grammar is an essential reference source for the adult learner and user of Chinese. It is ideal for independent study and for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes, up to an advanced level.

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