Author(s): Stephen Matthews,Virginia Yip
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 176
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-04-04
Dimensions: 159 x 235 x 10.16mm
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd New edition
Illustrations:

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.