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Periplus Essential Phrase Books take you beyond the traditional"Hello. How are you? My name is..." world of standardtravel-oriented phrase books. With 2,000 phrases in fourteenthematic sections and a word list with over 2,000 entries, eventenderfoot travelers will be navigating streets, marketplaces, andpublic transportation with the ease of a veteran. With PeriplusEssential Phrase Books, you'll develop the confidence you need toapproach any situation with key words, phrases, essential grammar,and pronunciation. These pocket-sized companions displayinformation in two colors for easy access. The pronunciation guidesare clear and accessible. Each volume contains an outline ofgrammatical principles. Authentic * and romanized forms areincluded where applicable. Bonus sections include phrase panels inthe target language to promote two-way communication. Usefulinformation on getting around and making travel arrangements, aswell as de*ive listings of typical menu items, provideeverything the traveler needs to get started--all presented in away that is concise and easy to understand. With thousands ofphrases, this book is an invaluable guide to getting around inCantonese. The book offers useful information on making social andbusiness arrangements, de*ive listings of typical menu items,and a 2,000-item word list of terms relevant to the needs oftourists and travelers. With its clear explanation of pronunciationand the principal points of grammar, this book smooths thetransition from English to Cantonese. It also contains * andromanized forms given where applicable; index marks and marginheadings allow the sections to be found with case.