Author(s): Lexus

Writing, Language & Reference

Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, hire a bicycle or pay the restaurant bill, "The Rough Guide Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook" will help you all the way. The A-Z English to Mandarin and A-Z Mandarin to English translations will have you speaking the language even before you step off the plane. Practice your pronunciation with 16-pages of additional scenario material; available as downloadable audio files, the scenarios have been recorded by native Mandarin speakers and are compatible to either your computer or iPod. This thoroughly-revised third edition includes a detailed grammar section and a helpful menu and drinks list reader to ensure you always choose the right dish. With this phrasebook in your pocket you are sure to have a great trip!
First published 1997; this 3rd edition 2006.