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Basic Cantonese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks) - Softcover

Book 24 of 39: Routledge Grammar Workbooks

Yip, Virginia; Matthews, Stephen

 
9780415193856: Basic Cantonese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Synopsis

This book introduces the essentials of Cantonese grammar in a straightforward and systematic way. Special attention is paid to topics which differ from English and European language structures. It is ideal for students new to the language.

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Synopsis

This "Grammar and Workbook" should be suitable for learners of Cantonese wishing to take their knowledge of the language beyond the elementary level. Its 28 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 aid the student's 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 should also prove valuable for revision and reference. Featuring an introduction to the language, key to exercises and a glossary of grammatical terms, the "Grammar and Workbook" should provide a firm foundation on which to build proficiency and confidence in speaking, reading and writing Cantonese.

About the Author

Virginia Yip is Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Stephen Matthews is Professor at the Department of Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong. They are the authors of Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar (1994, 2nd edition 2011), The Bilingual Child: Early Development and Language Contact (2007, Cambridge University Press), and co-directors of the Childhood Bilingualism Research Centre.

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