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Chineasy (TM) ShaoLan

Chineasy (TM) By ShaoLan

Chineasy (TM) by ShaoLan


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Introduces the radicals the key characters on which the language is built and reveals how they can be combined to form a wealth of more complex words and phrases.

Chineasy (TM) Summary

Chineasy (TM): The New Way to Read Chinese by ShaoLan

Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult and has long put off the most linguistically savvy Westerners... until now. Breaking down the Great Wall of language, ShaoLan Hsueh has unpicked Chinese characters and created a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language. Working with renowned illustrator Noma Bar, she has developed a unique set of illustrations that are engaging and delightful, and offer a glimpse into the wonder of the Chinese language and culture. The book's main section introduces the `radicals' - the key characters on which the language is built - and reveals how they can be combined to form a wealth of more complex words and phrases. In fewer than 200 pages, readers of all ages will have made the first steps towards a genuine appreciation of Chinese, loving every new character they learn.

Chineasy (TM) Reviews

'Chineasy (TM)' is a `Life-Enhancer of the Year' - Wallpaper* Design Awards
'May revolutionize the teaching of Chinese around the world ... In 25 minutes ShaoLan's method had done more for me than had two weeks of headaches clutching Collins's 'Easy Learning Chinese Characters' - Sunday Times
'Brilliantly simple ... It is truly a very accessible system - also for kids - and I am already getting the hang of it. Don't miss out on this. Get the book, put it on your night stand and read a few pages every evening. It will give you access to a whole new world' - AllMyGoodness.com
'Easy peasy it's Chineasy (TM)! ... Not only does it look fantastic, thanks to the illustrations by Noma Bar, but it really works too!' - Independent School Parent

About ShaoLan

ShaoLan is a writer, entrepreneur, angel investor and traveller. She is also a member of the boards of the Said Business School of Oxford University, Asia House and the New School Network (an organization backed by the British Government promoting educational reform).

Table of Contents

Introduction * 1. Characters and constructions: the Calligrapher's Daughter; Why Chineasy?; How to use the Book; Writing, Spacing, Speaking 101 * 2. The Basics: Building Blocks, Compounds, Phrases; Advanced Sentences * 3. Story - Peter and the Wolf

Additional information

GOR005747900
9780500650288
0500650284
Chineasy (TM): The New Way to Read Chinese by ShaoLan
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2014-03-01
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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