CHINESE a language map®: Quick Reference Phrase Guide for Beginning and Advanced Use. Words and Phrases in English, Chinese, and Phonetics for Easy ... Publisher: Bilingual Books, Inc. - Softcover

Kristine Kershul, MA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931873852 ISBN 13: 9781931873857

Publisher: Bilingual Books, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

This edition features a brand new "Phone, Mail and Internet" section for today's tech-savvy traveler. Part of the "Language Map" Series which includes 20 languages ranging from Arabic to Vietnamese. Additional vocabulary added to Sightseeing, Life's Emergencies, Time and Shopping sections.

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About the Author

"Kristine K. Kershul blends her experience as a teacher, world traveler and language scholar to create a playful, innovative way to learn and use a new language. Teacher: As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German at universities in the United States and in Europe. World Traveler: An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than 100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale in between. She understands the problems that all travelers encounter, regardless of which country they are visiting. She knows first-hand how languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different cultures. Language Scholar: Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second Master's Degree from the University of California in Santa Barbara and subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature. In addition to German, she also speaks a number of other languages ranging from Arabic to Swahili. A Colorful Background: Kristine's fascination for languages began as a child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish and English were spoken. Kristine's natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany. On A Personal Note: Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and new cultures continu

Edition details

• Publisher: Bilingual Books, Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931873852
• ISBN 13: 9781931873857
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1