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Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary.

Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases and expressions you need when traveling to Hong Kong and Canton (Guangdong). In this accessible phrasebook you’ll find:

• A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
• Essential Cantonese expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversations
• New manga illustrations demonstrating critical phrases in real life situations
• Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media
• A useful English-Cantonese dictionary so the right words are at your fingertips
• Travel tips and cultural notes allow you to interact without making social blunders

With 14 chapters covering topics from talking about the weather to what to do in an emergency, you will never be caught unprepared. Essential Cantonese is the best book to get when visiting Hong Kong and Canton to be able to interact confidently with native Cantonese speakers.