Say it now - a complete handbook of spoken chinese

Say It Now ! - A Complete Handbook of Spoken Chinese is a practical manual for foreigners who live, work or travel in China to practice their spoken Chinese. The handy, pocket-size book chooses 55 life situations under 12 topics (ranging from being a guest to eating out), with more than 600 practical sample sentences that can basically meet the communicative needs in a foreigner's daily life and work in China.
It can also be used as supplementary material so learners who already have a grounding in Chinese can improve their spoken Chinese. In Simplified characters with English and Pinyin. Accompanying MP3 CD allows students to practice their listening and pronunciation skills. A very helpful book for anyone who travels to China or lives there. Contents ?? 1) Useful Expressions ??? ? 1. Basic Expressions ??? 2.
Saying Goodbye ?? 3. Thanks ?? 4. Apologies ?? 5. Compliments ?? 6. Approval ?? 7. Disapproval ?? 2) Personal Information ??? ? 1. Name ?? 2. Age ?? 3. Nationality ?? 4. Professions ?? 5. Family Members ??? ? 6. Hobbies ??? ? 3) Eating Out ?? 1. Before the Meal ??? 2. Ordering Dishes ?? 3. Likes and Dislikes ??? ? ??? 4. During the Meal ??? 5. After the Meal ??? 4) Shopping ?? 1. At the Supermarket ??? 2.
At the Free Market ??? ? ? 3. At a Department Store ??? 4. Bargaining ??? ? 5) Going Out ?? 1. Talking about the Weather ??? 2. Asking the Way ?? 3. Taking a Taxi ??? ? 4. Public Transportation ??? ? 5. Taking the Airplane ??? 6. Taking the Train ??? 6) At the Hotel ?? 1. Reservation and Check in ??? ? ??? 2. Room Facilites ??? ? 3. Hotel Service ??? ? 7) Recreation and Leisure Life ??? ? 1. Karaoke ?? OK 2.
Watching Movies / TV ??? / ?? 3. Bar / Coffee House / Tea House ?? / ??? / ??? 4. Sports and Fitness ??? ? 5. Taking Photos / Developing Films ?? / ?? 8) Being a Guest ?? 1. Time ?? 2. Invitation ?? 3. Welcome ?? 4. Saying Goodbye ?? 5. Visiting a Residence ??? ? 9) Parties ?? 1. Festive Gathering ??? ? 2. Birthday Party ??? ? 10) Telephones, Post Offices and Banks ?? ,? ??? ? 1. Making Phone Calls ??? 2.
Sending Letters / Parcels ?? / ?? 3. Opening an Account / Reporting the Loss ?? / ?? 4. Depositing / Withdrawing Money ?? / ?? 5. Exchanging Money ?? 11) Life Services ??? ? 1. Renting an Apartment ??? 2. Haircut / Beauty Treatments ?? / ?? 3. Repair ?? 4. Laundry ?? 12) Experiencing Problems ??? ? 1. Seeing a Doctor ?? 2. Asking for Help ??? ? 3. Seeking for Help in an Emergency ??? ? Situational Conversations ??? ? Basic Expressions ??? Personal Information ??? ? Eating Out ?? Shopping ?? Going Out ?? At the Hotel ?? Recreation and Leisure Life ??? ? Being a Guest ?? Parties ?? Telephones, Post Offices and Banks ?? ,? ??? ? Life Services ??? ? Experiencing Problems ??? ? Appendix ?? Signs ?? General Information about China ??? ? Scenic Spots and Historical Sites ??? ? Renminbi ??? Common Gestures ??? ? Brief Introduction to the Chinese Language ??? ? ?? Index ??? ?